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  • near Soray, Cusco (Peru)
    Distance
    41.25mi
    Elevation +
    11998f
    TrailRank
    76| Rating 4.75
    Photo ofSalkantay via Llaqtapata (self-guided) Photo ofSalkantay via Llaqtapata (self-guided) Photo ofSalkantay via Llaqtapata (self-guided)

    Salkantay via Llaqtapata (self-guided) by Luana e Leandro from Expllorers channel. Days: 6 days / 5 nights (Machu Picchu visit included). Details coming soon.

    Una de las mejores rutas de trekking del mundo!! Se puede hacer con carpa o parando en los pueblos a dormir sin neces...
    Juan Francisco Casas
    Eu e minha mulher seguimos essa rota, ainda não terminamos. Falta o último dia, mas ela é muito fácil de seguir e as inf...
    tiagoantunes14
    what a beautiful trail,it is the best
    mehdi.tabibvand
  • Salkantay Trek

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    near Choquepal, Cusco (Peru)
    Distance
    52.15mi
    Elevation +
    6640f
    TrailRank
    70| Rating 4.72
    Photo ofSalkantay Trek Photo ofSalkantay Trek Photo ofSalkantay Trek

    This trek is an alternative to the Inka trail. I have done both the Salkantay and the Inka trails, and I find the Salkantay is much nicer and has fewer people. The trek is 4 days and it starts in a small town called Moll...

    At least, prepare yourself physically and for altitude. There is a lot of companys that can guide you for around 170 dol...
    Rodolfo Gomes de Oliveira
    Excellent track, 5/5 would do it again
    Valentyn Pylypchuk
    Um dos mais belos Trekking que já fiz!!!
    Fabricio Pinhata
  • near Aguas Calientes, Cusco (Peru)
    Distance
    13.72mi
    Elevation +
    10689f
    TrailRank
    68| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofAguas calientes - Machu Picchu - Waynapicchu - Aguas calientes Photo ofAguas calientes - Machu Picchu - Waynapicchu - Aguas calientes Photo ofAguas calientes - Machu Picchu - Waynapicchu - Aguas calientes

    English (castellano debajo): The route starts from the main square (plaza de armas) in Aguas calientes at around 6:30 am local time. (For this we had to stay overnight in the town as there is no other train option to ge...

    Sencillamente imperdible. Escaleras, siempre escaleras. Waynapicchu está sobrevalorado como si fuera muy dificil pero n...
    josue moncho
    This is a fairly simple trail, though listed as “moderate”, because most visitors here are not experienced hikers. For a...
    Mattie McGrath
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  • near Cachora, Apurímac (Peru)
    Distance
    36.08mi
    Elevation +
    22313f
    TrailRank
    65
    Photo ofPeru . Cachora - Choquequirao - Yanama - (Machu Picchu) Photo ofPeru . Cachora - Choquequirao - Yanama - (Machu Picchu) Photo ofPeru . Cachora - Choquequirao - Yanama - (Machu Picchu)

    DESCRIÇÃO COMPLETA EM: http://2bacalhaus.com/2018/07/choquequirao-peru/ [EN] THE ITINERARY CUSCO - CACHORA We caught a "colectivo" at the end of Avenida Arcopata (Paradero Carahuasi) to Carahuasi - 15 soles / p...

  • El Misti 5.822m

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Charcani Grande, Arequipa (Peru)
    Distance
    15.48mi
    Elevation +
    6027f
    TrailRank
    62| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofEl Misti 5.822m Photo ofEl Misti 5.822m Photo ofEl Misti 5.822m

    2 days hike to Volcano El Misti in Perú. 5.822 according to Wikipedia 5.815 (my gps). Drove from Arequipa few km from the mountain. Arequipa is in 2.335 m and second largest city in Perú with population of 840.000. I ra...

    I climed Misti on May 2014. It hasn't any tecnical pas, it is just walk on the sand and ashes. Wind can be a problem s...
    faltimiras
  • Chachapoyas - Collacruz

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    near Chachapoyas, Amazonas (Peru)
    Distance
    8.70mi
    Elevation +
    2904f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofChachapoyas - Collacruz Photo ofChachapoyas - Collacruz Photo ofChachapoyas - Collacruz

    Take a walk on the Chachapoyas pre-Inca road from Chachapoyas to Collacruz. You will see from the pictures of the view and trail that this is a beautiful walk on history through a beautiful country. Most of the way was o...

  • near Sacsaywaman, Cusco (Peru)
    Distance
    6.20mi
    Elevation +
    1089f
    TrailRank
    58| Rating 4.17
    Photo ofSacsaywaman + 5 archeological sites to the Mall for good icecream Photo ofSacsaywaman + 5 archeological sites to the Mall for good icecream Photo ofSacsaywaman + 5 archeological sites to the Mall for good icecream

    The best archeological hike around Cusco city, possible to get back to downtown on public transport at the end.

    bellissimo
    Brumat Stefano
    Beautiful choice for a trekking day. This route continues through the bridge close to Inkilltambo to the main Qhapaq Ñan...
    oscarholguin
  • Punta Callan

    Road Bike
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    near Huaraz, Ancash (Peru)
    Distance
    44.06mi
    Elevation +
    6293f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofPunta Callan Photo ofPunta Callan Photo ofPunta Callan

    Ascent from Huaraz to Punta Callan, a high pass in the Cordillera Negra. This is totally on asphalt, since it is an important road, which later descends to the Pacific coast. From the pass, further on to the summit with...

  • Huancas - Cerca Huayco

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    near Huancas, Amazonas (Peru)
    Distance
    4.78mi
    Elevation +
    955f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofHuancas - Cerca Huayco Photo ofHuancas - Cerca Huayco Photo ofHuancas - Cerca Huayco

    Wow, what a view along the Mirador Canyon. Views not to be missed but also available in other location in and around Chachapoyas, but not like this. The trail close to either end is easy to follow and can be completed by...

  • Peru - Combapata - Rainbow Mountains

    Off Road
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    near Chuñuma, Cusco (Peru)
    Distance
    17.90mi
    Elevation +
    75f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofPeru - Combapata - Rainbow Mountains Photo ofPeru - Combapata - Rainbow Mountains Photo ofPeru - Combapata - Rainbow Mountains

    Scenic off-road drive from Combapata to Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain and Stone Forest. It’s all gravel road in quite good condition. The entrance is 15 Soles per person. This is not a big tourist spot yet and if you see it ...

  • near Chachapoyas, Amazonas (Peru)
    Distance
    28.83mi
    Elevation +
    3717f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofChachapoyas - Chachapoyas Ruins at Yalape and Collacruz Photo ofChachapoyas - Chachapoyas Ruins at Yalape and Collacruz Photo ofChachapoyas - Chachapoyas Ruins at Yalape and Collacruz

    I wanted to see these ruins but the infrequent bus schedule did not fit my schedule. Jose at the Chachapoyas Backpackers Hostel suggested that one can walk there but the trail is unmarked and crosses other paths that you...

  • Salkantay Trek

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    near Choquepal, Cusco (Peru)
    Distance
    46.72mi
    Elevation +
    8865f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSalkantay Trek Photo ofSalkantay Trek Photo ofSalkantay Trek

    Day 1, 17km: Got an early colectivo from Cusco to Limatambo, where we changed to a taxi which took us to Mollepata (stopped for breakfast) & then another 8km to Cruzpata (3,300m), where we were told the tour groups start...

    Hi, I'm planning a trip and I'm wondering if you think I will be able to camp in humantay lake. As I saw you didn't go t...
    Reynaldo Lluberes
  • Machu Picchu

    Hiking
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    near Aguas Calientes, Cusco (Peru)
    Distance
    6.13mi
    Elevation +
    3248f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofMachu Picchu Photo ofMachu Picchu Photo ofMachu Picchu

    Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca site located 2,430 metres (7,970 ft) above sea level. Machu Picchu is located in the Cusco Region of Peru, South America. It is situated on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley i...

    Eu fiz esta trilha. As portas de entrada para acesso ao caminho pedestre só abrem às 5 h da manhã. É bem mais fácil subi...
    pedromalpique
    Just magical... Lots of history...
    Trini Hiker
    La ruta desde Aguas Calientes hasta la entrada a las ruinas de Machu Picchu esta completamente señalizado, se parte a la...
    Kusho
  • near Cabanaconde, Arequipa (Peru)
    Distance
    23.56mi
    Elevation +
    7034f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofPeru, Arequipa, Colca Canyon 4d/3n alternative Circuit Photo ofPeru, Arequipa, Colca Canyon 4d/3n alternative Circuit Photo ofPeru, Arequipa, Colca Canyon 4d/3n alternative Circuit

    Description: Beautiful 4 days / three nights trek in and around the Colca Canyon near Arequipa in Peru, starting and ending in Cabanaconde. This trek is for the most part an alternative route to the classic tourist circ...

  • near Labramarca, Cusco (Peru)
    Distance
    9.18mi
    Elevation +
    2802f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofDay 2 - Circuit Ausangate with Rainbow Mountains Photo ofDay 2 - Circuit Ausangate with Rainbow Mountains Photo ofDay 2 - Circuit Ausangate with Rainbow Mountains

    We left Upis early morning. Our plan was to get over the first pass along Mt. Ausangate and then turn south/west for the detour to the Rainbow Mountains. We kept going up and south instead of hiking along the mountain an...

    Fantástica ruta!
    Wbeimar MG
  • Santa CruzTrek April 2011

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    near Tingo, Ancash (Peru)
    Distance
    35.97mi
    Elevation +
    5725f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofSanta CruzTrek April 2011 Photo ofSanta CruzTrek April 2011 Photo ofSanta CruzTrek April 2011

    Great 4 days hike in the Cordillera Blanca mountains few hundres km north of Lima Perú. Santa Cruz Trek with donkeys and butiful mountain view. My infromation about lenght before the journey was 44 km but my Garmin GPS ...

    Beautiful!
    luan50
  • Huayhuash 5

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    near Ogomina, Lima region (Peru)
    Distance
    6.68mi
    Elevation +
    2733f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofHuayhuash 5 Photo ofHuayhuash 5 Photo ofHuayhuash 5

    Crossing of the Rasac pass. It was very tricky, because I was strict with myself and avoided to set foot, alone, on the glacier. Thus, I had to negotiate the difficult and dangerous scree slope on the opposite side. P...

  • Peru - Loop through the NP Huascaran

    Off Road
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    near Pampac, Ancash (Peru)
    Distance
    143.17mi
    Elevation +
    16522f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofPeru - Loop through the NP Huascaran Photo ofPeru - Loop through the NP Huascaran Photo ofPeru - Loop through the NP Huascaran

    The first part of the loop, from Yungay to Chacas and further to Acochaca is tarred and in very good condition. From Acochaca it’s just gravel road. The first part of the gravel road until Yanama is the worst part. The R...

  • Inca Trail Perú

    Hiking
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    near Piscacucho, Cusco (Peru)
    Distance
    26.35mi
    Elevation +
    7572f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofInca Trail Perú Photo ofInca Trail Perú Photo ofInca Trail Perú

    Hiking 19-23. march 2011 http://gylfigylfason.123.is/album/default.aspx?aid=203963&lang=en Pictures of this track and from Cusco

    Had a great time following the Inca Trail but we did a longer 1st day, doing a lot of the climbing before Dead Woman's P...
    David Caetano
    wonderful route, one of the best trails in the world.
    warlord
  • Rainbow Mountain

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    near Uchullucllo, Cusco (Peru)
    Distance
    6.36mi
    Elevation +
    1562f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofRainbow Mountain Photo ofRainbow Mountain Photo ofRainbow Mountain

    The difficulty depends on your adaptation to high altitudes. We walked all the time, but if you feel tired don’t hesitate to take a horse. The horses take you up to 4900 m. The last - and most exhausting - 100 m you have...

    Very high altitud, the air is so thin and the wind can be freezing.
    nadja_eng
  • Huayhuash Trek - Peru

    Hiking
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    near Llampa, Ancash (Peru)
    Distance
    90.29mi
    Elevation +
    21811f
    TrailRank
    47| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHuayhuash Trek - Peru Photo ofHuayhuash Trek - Peru Photo ofHuayhuash Trek - Peru

    Tappe, tempi (comprese le soste) e distanze 22/06/2015 Huaratz - Huayhuash - ore - 141 km 22/06/2015 Pocpa - Cuartelwain - ore 3:57 - 12.5 km 23/06/2015 Cuartelwain - Mitucocha - ore 4:55 - 8.1 km 24/06/2015 Mitucoch...

    Best
    Outdoor34
  • Coast near Tililaca

    Hiking
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    near Tililaca, Puno (Peru)
    Distance
    2.95mi
    Elevation +
    410f
    TrailRank
    47| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCoast near Tililaca Photo ofCoast near Tililaca Photo ofCoast near Tililaca

    There is a fantastic geologic formation on these peninsula. We choose to go first to the southern end and then start climbing. (There are many different ways to go down. Our path ... well, it was not really a path.)

    Magnifique
    Stefan Guillaume

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