R-726 · Route File
Mendoza and Maule · Argentina and Chile
A quieter paved high-Andes crossing between Malargue and Talca through the Maule mountains.
red · Confirmation required
A closed pass removes the direct Malargue–Talca crossing and requires a major reroute.
Planning response: Confirm border and road status on both sides before committing to the approach.
Seasonal windows are planning triggers, not a substitute for current road, weather or land-access reports. Recheck the official sources below before departure.
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Route-specific references
Information tied directly to this road, track or route.
Argentina international crossings
official · Argentina National Migration Directorate
Official international crossing directory and operating information
Chile border crossings
official · Unidad de Pasos Fronterizos
Official border status, operating hours and travel requirements
Argentina-Chile crossing infrastructure
official · Argentina Government
Official infrastructure and operating context for principal Andean crossings
Regional reference desk
Shared road, weather and access services used across Route Files in this region.
Argentina national route conditions
official · Vialidad Nacional Argentina
Current national-road conditions, restrictions and pass status
National winter-road maintenance plan
official · Vialidad Nacional Argentina
Snow, ice and winter-maintenance context for national roads and high passes
Chile road information
official · Chile Ministry of Public Works
National road works, closures and infrastructure information
Field Links are reviewed references, not live guarantees. Conditions, closures, services and regulations change. Confirm critical information with the responsible authority before relying on it.