Chilecito to Copiapo. 909 Kilometers. 594 km Loaison and 315 km Special. The cometitos will have to prove they are worthy of entering Chile A very early start and a climb to a height of 4,800 meters will precede the border cossing at paso San Fracisco.
The really challenging section will begain with a gradual warm-up on the mining tracks,before drivers are faced with the reality of the Atacame Desert.
