HOT ROADS II
These are some of the world's most dangerous roads. Whether legally or illegally, people, animals and goods are transported on them. They are tracks, paths and passes. However, there is no information about what the routes actually look like, the precipices they can lead to, or the number of curves and obstacles that must be overcome. The roads can change from day to day and even from hour to hour. Rain, mud, snow, sandstorms, rockfalls and hurricanes can turn a predictable risk into an unknown quantity. Everyone who embarks on this dangerous journey hopes to arrive safely.
The Road to Death in the Andes
The Carretera de la Muerte - the road to death. Year after year many people die here. Omar and his co-driver Jaime drive across the Andes, encountering cyclists, mountain bikers, and coca-farmers on the way.
The Racing Cyclists of Burundi
The racing cyclists of Burundi are vital to Burundi's economy, in one of the smallest countries in Africa. Bananas, the staple food in Burundi, are transported from the markets to a banana beer brewing factory.
The Sichuan Tibet Highway
The Sichuan Tibet Highway leads through fascinating landscapes and remote areas up to the Himalayan Mountains. Truck driver Ren Taiping makes his trip to the Tibetan capital city of Lhasa.
The Philippine Serpentines
The Halsema Highway, on the island of Luzon, leads right through the Philippine jungle with its frequent fog and heavy rainfalls making it highly dangerous. A bus driver and a taxi driver make the challenging trip.
The Canadian Ice Roads
The Canadian ice roads last for only a few months in the winter, the only time of the year when goods can be transported by road up to Northern Manitoba. Truckers Vlad, Hugh, and Scott make their long journey to a village.