{
  "name": "Avenue of the Volcanoes",
  "slug": "avenue-of-the-volcanoes",
  "url": "https://www.bestdrivingroads.com/roads/avenue-of-the-volcanoes/",
  "summary": "Named by Humboldt in 1802, the 200 km Inter-Andean corridor between Quito and Riobamba is flanked by unbroken chains of snow-capped volcanoes, more major peaks from one road than almost anywhere on earth.",
  "roadNumbers": [
    "E35"
  ],
  "location": {
    "country": "Ecuador",
    "region": "Cotopaxi / Chimborazo",
    "start": {
      "name": "Quito",
      "lat": -0.230538,
      "lon": -78.523475
    },
    "end": {
      "name": "Riobamba",
      "lat": -1.665468,
      "lon": -78.656061
    }
  },
  "measurements": {
    "lengthMiles": 113,
    "lengthKm": 181.9,
    "driveMinutes": 207,
    "corners": 70,
    "hairpins": 2,
    "maxGradientPercent": 8,
    "summitMetres": 3605,
    "elevationConfidence": "measured",
    "difficulty": "easy",
    "tightnessOutOf10": 3
  },
  "timing": {
    "bestSeasons": [
      "summer",
      "autumn"
    ]
  },
  "conditions": {},
  "hazards": [
    "High altitude (2,500-3,800 m throughout)",
    "Active volcanoes nearby",
    "Afternoon cloud reducing summit views",
    "Fog on the passes"
  ],
  "scenery": [
    "mountain",
    "valley"
  ],
  "pointsOfInterest": [
    "Mirador Panecillo"
  ],
  "geometry": {
    "pointCount": 497
  },
  "attribution": {
    "source": "Routes - bestdrivingroads.com",
    "citation": "Cite with a link to the road page. Stats are measured from the mapped line, not copied from other lists; where elevationConfidence is \"approximate\" the 30 m DEM cannot resolve that line and the elevation figures are indicative.",
    "roadGeometry": "(c) OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL",
    "terms": "Facts are free to cite with attribution; bulk reproduction of the catalogue requires permission (simon@keane.studio)."
  },
  "updated": "2026-08-03"
}