Route 40, Argentina at the foot of the Andes
Ruta Nacional 40 follows the Andes for more than 5000 km. Michel Lagneau proposes an aerial reading from south to north, from Patagonia to the provinces near Bolivia.
The goal is not to connect airports by the shortest path. Follow the spirit of the road, its detours, valleys, lakes and Andean passes.
A great road route translated into flight.
Patagonia, lakes, Andes, Cuyo and Northwest.
Endurance, visibility and flexibility.
The real road matters more than the straight line.
Understanding the flight
The article invites you to fly like a road trip: identify the road, leave it sometimes, return to the valleys.
The map should help you understand vertical Argentina, not only display an axis.
Before departure
- Prepare each stage on the map before departure.
- Keep altitude margins in Patagonia and near the Andes.
- Accept detours to remain close to RN40.
- Fly slowly: the road deserves to be observed.
Suggested route
Experience tips
The best result comes at medium altitude: high enough to read the Andes, low enough to keep the road.
Use pauses to compare your track with the real RN40.
Copyright Michel Lagneau