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Puente Baluarte & Sierra Madre Cuota - MEX 40D

Mexico · MEX 40D

A marvel of modern highway engineering traversing the colossal chasms of the Sierra Madre Occidental via 61 tunnels and 115 bridges. Crowned by the awe-inspiring Baluarte Bridge, which hangs 1,318 feet above the river gorge as one of the highest cable-stayed bridges on earth. Features long, high-speed rhythmic sweepers carved into towering granite cliffs. Road Quality: Exceptional multi-lane toll expressway asphalt with modern drainage and high-friction surfacing; watch for sudden gusting crosswinds when exiting tunnels onto viaducts. Safety & Military Checkpoints: Well-patrolled toll road (CAPUFE emergency assistance vehicles frequent); toll booths accept cash (Pesos) or electronic tags (TeleVía/IAVE); military checkpoints near Sinaloa border toll plaza. Fuel Range: Modern service plazas and Pemex stations in Durango, near the midway toll plazas, and at Mazatlán; standard touring range is sufficient.

Puente Baluarte & Sierra Madre Cuota - MEX 40D runs 142 miles between Durango City, Durango and Mazatlán, Sinaloa. We count about 450 corners along it, which is flowing rather than tight. Committed riding: real corners, real consequences.

Tank-bag quick reference

• StartDurango City, Durango24.0277, -104.6532
• High30 ft - 8,900 ftelevation range
• EndMazatlán, Sinaloa23.2494, -106.4111

T-CLOCS before you go: tyres and wheels, controls and cables, lights and electrics, oil and fluids, chassis and stand.

Repair within reach

• 1 miMoto City DurangoDurango, Durango

Straight-line distance from the start of the route, not driving distance.

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Questions riders ask

How long does Puente Baluarte & Sierra Madre Cuota - MEX 40D take to ride?

About 142 miles. At an unhurried pace with stops that is roughly 4 hours of riding, longer if you are stopping for photographs.

Where does Puente Baluarte & Sierra Madre Cuota - MEX 40D start and end?

It runs between Durango City, Durango and Mazatlán, Sinaloa. Either end works as a start; the route reads the same in both directions.

Is Puente Baluarte & Sierra Madre Cuota - MEX 40D a twisty road?

We count about 450 corners across 142 miles, which is flowing rather than tight.

Is there a GPX file for Puente Baluarte & Sierra Madre Cuota - MEX 40D?

Yes. The GPX is free, there is no account, and the planner will build a route that includes this road alongside others nearby.

Where these numbers come from

Distances and corner counts come from the route's own geometry, not from ratings or votes. Nothing here is crowdsourced and nobody paid to appear.