Abra Turpo – 4,798m

This is the highest of many high points on the undulating road from Turpo to Acobambilla. The surface is good and there’s no traffic.

Still the odd bit of snow around

Name of Pass Abra Turpo
Where Between Turpo (9km) and Acobambilla (30km)
GPS Co-ords 12.566 S, 75.467 W
Altitude 4,798m
Amount climbed 500m (all on ripio) in 2 hours from low point on Huancayo/Turpo road