From the abandoned(?) Mina Don Mario, the road climbs steeply on a difficult surface. Once above the mine however you reach a plateau, and the road climbs gently on this to the high point.
Name of Pass | Paso Don Mario |
Where | Between Don Mario Mine (11km) and the junction on the Huancayo/Acobambilla road (4km) |
GPS Co-ords | 12.450 S, 75.470 W |
Altitude | 4,758m |
Amount climbed | 450m (all on ripio) in 1h30 from Mina Don Mario |