Abra Antacassa – 4,881m

This is an easy climb from the prettily located village of Marcapomacocha over to the Carretera Central. Watch out once you reach the Carretera Central – it is rammed with traffic, and a very dangerous road to cycle.

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Name of Pass Abra Antacassa
Where Between Marcapomacocha (27km) and Casapalca (16km)
GPS Co-ords 11.570 S, 76.268 W
Altitude 4,881
Amount climbed 650m (all on ripio) in 2h30 from low point below Marcopomacocha