Hot Roads - The World's Most Dangerous Roads
This is a documentary about different roads around the world which are extremely difficult to drive and the adventure of driving those roads is nicely captured in the show.
- 2011-2014
- 2 seasons
- Action & Adventure
This is a documentary about different roads around the world which are extremely difficult to drive and the adventure of driving those roads is nicely captured in the show.
Season 2 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2012
Episode 1
The Road to Death in the Andes
43 mins
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.
Episode 2
The Racing Cyclists of Burundi
43 mins
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.
Episode 3
The Sichuan Tibet Highway
43 mins
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.
Episode 4
The Philippine Serpentines
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 43 mins
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.
Episode 5
The Canadian Ice Roads
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 43 mins
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.