Steep part in high altitude | Warning

December 1st, 2023 by IG:opusonthemove

This is a ridiculous warning. If you are driving around the Puna you should be ready for steep bumpy roads with loose corners. It is a gorgeous route, but nothing out of the ordinary road wise.

November 17th, 2022 by adiantes

Coming from Antofagasta the inclination is not that big - long and steady climb! The road is in bad condition, but we don't need the 4x4! We came on our Defender 110, but we were with friends with a van Iveco, who made the way without much difficulty (but their car is high!).
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Vindo de Antofagasta a inclinação não é tão grande - subida longa e constante! A estrada está ruim, mas não precisamos do 4x4! Nós viemos na nossa Defender 110, mas estávamos com amigos em uma Van Iveco, que fizeram o caminho sem grandes dificuldades (mas o carro deles é alto!).

March 23rd, 2022 by habitatnatural

We made a route with diesel mecanic Nissan Xterra 2003 (with modifications and 3 Ton) from Tolar Grande - Antofalla to Antofagasta. In this part of trail, Slowly and 2wd. No problems at well. We came from Brazil!

March 12th, 2021 by PanamePanam

We were a little bit concerned about this warning but we made it from Antofalla to Antofogasta without a single issue. Steep parts on the begining but nothing worst than plenty of others tracks in this area. First gear, high rpm in the steep parts and it works perfectly with our Land Rover Defender and small camper.

December 8th, 2019 by El Meandro

It is steep at the top. I can see that older diesel vehicles might struggle here. No problem for our modern petrol engine though. 2nd gear, easy going.

October 31st, 2019 by Pepamobil

Downhill was no problem at all. Even with a truck easy going.
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April 12th, 2019 by rok.hocevar

Going from Abtofagasta to Antofalla iz was not a problem for our Toyota 4runner. 2nd gear and not even full gas. But the road on the other side of the pass is a lot steeper! Would highly recommend traveling towards north on this route.

March 22nd, 2018 by info

Here you reach the highest point between Antofalla and Antofagasta. It is about 4600m high and the road is very steep in both directions (RP44 osm). We came from Antofagasta and couldn't get up the hill without unloading a few kilos ;) We have a Mercedes 308d non turbo. The road is in good condition but you need a lot of power or low transmission. From Antofalla to Antofagasta it is much steeper!