Crossing Santiago to Mendoza & also Paso Sico
We are planning to ride two up from Santiago (Los Andes) to Mendoza viaCristo Redentor or Los Libertadores Pass in late September. We will be two up on an 1150GSA with probably Conti TKC80 front tyre & Michelin Anakee rear.
I understand this pass to be paved and suitable for any kind of vehicle and it is closed after heavy snowfalls.
Can anyone advise the likelihood of closure at that time of year?
What are the conditions like then and if it is closed, can it be for days/weeks?
Once in Mendoza we plan to head north up to Salta and cross over into Chile via Paso Sico. Apparently on the Argentinian side, the unpaved sections are quite bad. Is this still the case? Again, I believe this pass is closed after heavy snow. We will probably be there early October - can anyone advise how likely it is to be closed.
We need to be in Cuzco mid October, so the alternative is to go straight up the Pan American from Santiago. This may be lower risk but probably not anywhere near as interesting.
Any comments?
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