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Cuesta del Infierno & Volcán Las Tres Vírgenes - MEX 1

Mexico · MEX 1

Features the infamous 'Cuesta del Infierno' (Hill of Hell), a dizzying set of steep, cliffside switchbacks carved into volcanic basalt that drops riders over 1,500 vertical feet in less than 4 miles from the volcanic highlands of Las Tres Vírgenes volcano down to the shores of Santa Rosalía on the Sea of Cortez. High drama, severe drop-offs, and spectacular views of lava fields. Road Quality: Smooth, high-friction asphalt with steel guardrails on critical apexes, though heavy semi-trucks frequently spill oil or experience brake failure on the downhill switchbacks. Safety & Military Checkpoints: Use low-gear engine braking to save motorcycle brakes; do not attempt overtaking trucks on the downhill hairpins; military checkpoint near Santa Rosalía outskirts. Fuel Range: Full Pemex stations in the date palm oasis of San Ignacio and the French-copper mining town of Santa Rosalía; easily completed on a single tank.

Cuesta del Infierno & Volcán Las Tres Vírgenes - MEX 1 runs 46 miles between San Ignacio, BCS and Santa Rosalía, BCS. We count about 125 corners along it, which is flowing rather than tight. Committed riding: real corners, real consequences.

Tank-bag quick reference

• StartSan Ignacio, BCS27.2842, -112.8972
• High30 ft - 2,130 ftelevation range
• EndSanta Rosalía, BCS27.3403, -112.2681

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

Repair within reach

• 0 miMoto Auxilio San IgnacioSan Ignacio, Baja California Sur

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

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Questions riders ask

How long does Cuesta del Infierno & Volcán Las Tres Vírgenes - MEX 1 take to ride?

About 46 miles. At an unhurried pace with stops that is roughly 1 hour of riding, longer if you are stopping for photographs.

Where does Cuesta del Infierno & Volcán Las Tres Vírgenes - MEX 1 start and end?

It runs between San Ignacio, BCS and Santa Rosalía, BCS. Either end works as a start; the route reads the same in both directions.

Is Cuesta del Infierno & Volcán Las Tres Vírgenes - MEX 1 a twisty road?

We count about 125 corners across 46 miles, which is flowing rather than tight.

Is there a GPX file for Cuesta del Infierno & Volcán Las Tres Vírgenes - MEX 1?

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.