This pass is the high point on the road from Huayllay to Tanta. Much of this route is used by mine trucks, as there are a number of large mines in the area, though near the pass there is no traffic at all. The scenery is excellent.
Name of Pass | Abra Alpamarca |
Where | Between Huayllay and Yantac (10km) |
GPS Co-ords | 11.270 S, 76.445 W |
Altitude | 4,711m |
Amount climbed | 250m (all on ripio) in 1 1/2 hours from where we joined PE20A at the junction with the Chungar road |