This is an excellent pass near Oyon. Initially there is mine traffic, but soon you climb high above this and loop round the Queñuales mine. The descent to Rapaz and then down a quebrada to the thermals at Huancahuasi is spectacular.
Name of Pass | Abra Rapaz |
Where | Between Oyon (28km) and Rapaz (14km) |
GPS Co-ords | 10.814 S, 76.702 W |
Altitude | 4,937m |
Amount climbed | 1,450m (all on ripio) in 4 hours from Oyon |