KM

65

TOPHEIGHT

4.900 m

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HIKING MACHU PICHU I PERU

1998 - Salkantay is a 65 km long altitude trail following the Inca footsteps towards the breathtaking ruins of the “Lost City of the Incas”. You cross Incachiriacasca Pass at 4900 m and pitch your tent under a canopy of stars. Carry your food and drinks because little provision is available on the way.

SALKANTAY TRAIL

The trail path takes you in 5 days from Cusco to Machu Picchu:

Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa - 21.2 Km - 6 Hr - 3,360-4,050 M
Day 2: Soraypampa - Salkantay - Challway - 20.8 Km - 7 Hr - 4.008-2,860 M
Day 3: Challway - Santa Teresa13.8 Km - 4 Hr - 2,860-1,972 M
Day 4: Santa Teresa - Aguas Calientes14.3 Km - 4 Hr - 1,972-1,680 M
Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu

BEST TIME

The weather can be quite unpredictable, no matter the season. Be prepared for low temperatures, heavy rain and wind, and sometimes snow even in the summer months).

The area is prone to quick and sudden changes in weather causing rapid fluctuations in temperature. Sleeping at high altitude can cause headaches. Nights are cold, so bring al duvet sleeping bag and rain proof tent along.

WORTH KNOWING

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is in fact a small part of a vast network of trails and roads (ca. 30.000 km) built by the Incan Empire over 500 years ago.

Consisting of mainly paved stone, the trails were used for a variety of reasons including trade, efficient transport and war.

The trails were built with the llama minding are, particularly in the mountainous region, steep, stepped and high.

FOOD & TRAVELLING

This trail requires endurance. The highest point is 4.900 m, with elevation changes of anywhere up to 650 m each day.

Huts and camp sites can be found along the trail. You walk with a heavy backpack along paved and muddy gravel paths. You can cook yourself join a group with porters that provide drink and cooking.