Paso Libertadores

The Tunel del Cristo Redentor is one of the most important road links between Chile and Argentina. The two-lane, opened in 1980, tunnel, which connects the villages of Las Cuevas and Portillo bypasses the Paso de la Cumbre. The apex of the tunnel is located on 3,209 meters above sea level, the length is 3,080 meters, with 1,564 meters to 1,516 meters Chilean and Argentine territory to proceed.

In winter, the tunnel is often closed due to slippery road conditions and avalanche.

Alternative routes

The weathering susceptibility of this important transit link has led to consider different tunnel projects:

  • Tunel Juan Pablo II between Horcones (Argentina) and Juncal (Chile) - height 2,250 meters to 2,720 meters, length about 20 km
  • Tunel Las Lenas between El Sosneado (Argentina) and Machali (Chile) - height 2,050 meters, length about 13 km

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