Cristo Redentor crossing closed: what to check before travelling from Mendoza to Chile.

Preventive closure in the Andes

The Cristo Redentor Integrated System, linking Villa Las Cuevas in Mendoza with Los Andes in Chile, was listed as closed because of adverse weather in the official updates available in the early hours of Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

Argentina’s official crossing page stated that the closure was due to weather conditions and included a total closure on National Route 7 at the International Tunnel section, as reported by Vialidad Nacional. The same record linked the crossing status to snowfall and reduced visibility in the official forecast shown on the page.

For anyone planning to cross into Chile or return to Mendoza, the practical point is straightforward: do not head into the high mountains without checking the official status again, because openings and closures can change during the day depending on weather and border coordination.

Where to check before leaving

The main source for confirming the crossing status is the Cristo Redentor page on Argentina.gob.ar, where the pass status, the reason for any closure or reopening, and national-agency updates are published.

As a complementary source, the Mendoza provincial government maintains a weather and international crossings page. It is useful for local high-mountain context, although the final crossing status should be read through updated official channels.

The Cristo Redentor Integrated System has been operating under a 24-hour summer schedule since September 16, 2026, according to the national government, but that arrangement does not prevent temporary closures when weather conditions make circulation unsafe.

What to avoid when planning

Until there is an explicit new reopening, it is safer not to plan a trip around times shared by third parties, old screenshots or forwarded messages. In the high mountains, a few hours can completely change road conditions.

It is also important to distinguish the status of the international crossing from circulation on other nearby sections. The verified information in this article is limited to the Cristo Redentor Integrated System and the total closure reported at the International Tunnel section.