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  • Coast near Tililaca

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    near Tililaca, Puno (Peru)
    Author
    Milo Bloom
    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

  • Colca Canyon, Mirador San Miguel to Cabanaconde via Oasis Sangalle

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    near Cabanaconde, Arequipa (Peru)
    Author
    wal-d
    Distance
    14.07mi
    Elevation +
    6558f
    TrailRank
    47| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofColca Canyon, Mirador San Miguel to Cabanaconde via Oasis Sangalle Photo ofColca Canyon, Mirador San Miguel to Cabanaconde via Oasis Sangalle Photo ofColca Canyon, Mirador San Miguel to Cabanaconde via Oasis Sangalle

    This is a really nice two-day hike across the second deepest canyon in the world (Colca Canyon). You can do the trek easily without any guide. It is exactly the hike you are going to do, if you book a tour in Arequipa. I...

    The problem of doing this trail with a tour group taken in Arequipa is that timings are very short. Even you don't have ...
    Niangon
    Going down (and up and down) to the Oasis took me around 8 hours. Next day my legs were really sore and I was feeling wo...
    cris.frei.tas
    Bajada de 1200 metros en 7 kms. Subida matutina de 1200m en 5 kms. 2 días
    alburno

  • Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo

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    near Aguas Calientes, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Tatjana Giorgis
    Distance
    22.92mi
    Elevation +
    2986f
    TrailRank
    46| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofAguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo Photo ofAguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo Photo ofAguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo

    Easy but long walk from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo where busses go to Cusco, more advanced hiker need probably less time, beautiful trek along inka ruins next to the railway, sometimes a bit dangerous (but not more th...

    Bad weather made train circulation imposible soooo.. no tickets no problem.
    LuisPDN

  • Huayhash 3

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    near Huayhuash, Huanuco (Peru)
    Author
    Alberto Pedrotti
    Distance
    9.60mi
    Elevation +
    3248f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofHuayhash 3 Photo ofHuayhash 3 Photo ofHuayhash 3

    Trail from Huayhuash to Ogomina passing through: - Paso Trapecio (7.4 km) - Laguna Juraucocha (13.6 km)

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  • Huayhuash 4

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    near Ogomina, Lima region (Peru)
    Author
    Alberto Pedrotti
    Distance
    6.53mi
    Elevation +
    3448f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofHuayhuash 4 Photo ofHuayhuash 4 Photo ofHuayhuash 4

    Featuring Cerro Gran Vista and an attempt to the nearby Cerro Rosario (too difficult for a solo climb without gear).

  • Huayhuash 2

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    near Carhuaccocha, Huanuco (Peru)
    Author
    Alberto Pedrotti
    Distance
    10.55mi
    Elevation +
    3077f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofHuayhuash 2 Photo ofHuayhuash 2 Photo ofHuayhuash 2

    This is perhaps the best known stage of the Huayhuash circuit, since it features che crossing of Siula Punta, passing through the Mirador a as tres lagunas, on of the most renowned viewpoints of the world.

  • Cordillera Vilcabamba Full Traverse. Peruvian Andes

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    near Sahuayacu, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Alex Chile
    Distance
    100.45mi
    Elevation +
    33881f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofCordillera Vilcabamba Full Traverse. Peruvian Andes Photo ofCordillera Vilcabamba Full Traverse. Peruvian Andes Photo ofCordillera Vilcabamba Full Traverse. Peruvian Andes

    Solo. Distance - 162 km Time - 5 days (4 nights) Minimum altitude 2028 m Maximum altitude 4850 m Total Ascent 10327 m A long route in Cordillera Vilcabamba, Cusco, Peru. The route starts in the tropical zone at ...

  • Salcantay Trail - Cusco to Machu Picchu in 4 days - May 2015

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    near Mollepata, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Upsidown Earth
    Distance
    52.99mi
    Elevation +
    10948f
    TrailRank
    46| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofSalcantay Trail - Cusco to Machu Picchu in 4 days - May 2015 Photo ofSalcantay Trail - Cusco to Machu Picchu in 4 days - May 2015 Photo ofSalcantay Trail - Cusco to Machu Picchu in 4 days - May 2015

    The Salcantay Trail is a less-trodden alternative to the Inca Trail. There are no fees to pay and you can go solo (like we did) or take a tour. You will cross amazing landscape and various type of vegetation: high alpi...

    Just awesome and beautiful.
    lol86

  • Lares Trek

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    near Huarán, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    tijmenjoppe
    Distance
    13.99mi
    Elevation +
    5889f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofLares Trek Photo ofLares Trek Photo ofLares Trek

    A two- or three-day trek through the Lares Valley. You can camp at the communities of Kancha Kancha and Quiswarani. There is a paved road between Lares and Calca, from where Cuzco can be reached in about 2-3 hours by col...

  • Chachani - Ruta Cabrerías

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    near Cabreria, Arequipa (Peru)
    Author
    seancau
    with pete.cullen
    Distance
    15.34mi
    Elevation +
    9039f
    TrailRank
    44| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofChachani - Ruta Cabrerías Photo ofChachani - Ruta Cabrerías Photo ofChachani - Ruta Cabrerías

    The difficult route up Chachani, reachable from the centre of Arequipa by taking a combi to Cayma/1ro de Junio, then a taxi from there for about S/.15 towards the "Academia de Policia" or "trocha". About 1.5km along the ...

    Esa ruta es genial!
    Exon Jesus Valencia Pallardell
    :)
    aledegui

  • Volcano Ampato (up to 5000 m)

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    near Huacachiguero, Arequipa (Peru)
    Author
    Milo Bloom
    Distance
    9.70mi
    Elevation +
    1814f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofVolcano Ampato (up to 5000 m) Photo ofVolcano Ampato (up to 5000 m) Photo ofVolcano Ampato (up to 5000 m)

    We startet in Chivay with a car and drove throug the highplanes to an abandoned (?) farmhouse. You need 4WD and good weather for this faszinating offroad trip (~1h). From this point we started walking with the goal to e...

  • Perú - Chachani in one day

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    near PeruRail, Arequipa (Peru)
    Author
    Karsten Leckebusch
    Distance
    79.22mi
    Elevation +
    15453f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofPerú - Chachani in one day Photo ofPerú - Chachani in one day Photo ofPerú - Chachani in one day

    Usually this is a night-climb. After spending 3-4 hours of uneasy sleep in a freezing cold tent, you get up at 1am and start climbing through the night, reaching the summit of 6,075m-Chachani at about sunrise. We decide...

  • Choquequirao - CAR - Salkentay (94km)

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    near Incahuasi, Apurímac (Peru)
    Author
    damianlivesey
    Distance
    70.11mi
    Elevation +
    31877f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofChoquequirao - CAR - Salkentay (94km) Photo ofChoquequirao - CAR - Salkentay (94km) Photo ofChoquequirao - CAR - Salkentay (94km)

    A wonderful 4 day solo hike, fully self sufficient. Although there are plenty of places to eat along the way especially the route to Choquequirao. If your only looking to complete the Choquequirao circuit, you don't act...

  • Peru Sacred Valley trek (3 days)

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    near Jajapunco, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    BrunosTravels
    Distance
    18.29mi
    Elevation +
    5233f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofPeru Sacred Valley trek (3 days) Photo ofPeru Sacred Valley trek (3 days) Photo ofPeru Sacred Valley trek (3 days)

    Multiple day hike. Registered 2017/07. Also known under the names Cachicata trek or Inca Quarry trek. We did this trek without a guide, which appeared to be very uncommon. The locals haven’t seen many foreigners, not...

    Amazing trek. Recommended with guide
    Xisco Fuster
    Trail was off in some parts but overall good. No good sources of water can be found after reaching max elevation until r...
    stephen.m.carmody

  • Urubamab - Laguna Juchuyocha (Juchuycocha lagoon)

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    near Chicón, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    klemensek
    Distance
    5.00mi
    Elevation +
    3707f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofUrubamab - Laguna Juchuyocha (Juchuycocha lagoon) Photo ofUrubamab - Laguna Juchuyocha (Juchuycocha lagoon) Photo ofUrubamab - Laguna Juchuyocha (Juchuycocha lagoon)

    Blue waters of Juchuycocha lagoon After endless 3 hours of suffering, we finally saw the blue waters of Juchuycocha lagoon – and all suffering was suddenly forgotten. The peaceful surface of the lagoon was changing it...

    Really nice trek. We did it yesterday and enjoyed a lot.
    victorsaji

  • Alpomayo Circuit, Cordillera Blanca, Peruvian Andes

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    near Pato, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Alex Chile
    Distance
    77.05mi
    Elevation +
    23560f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofAlpomayo Circuit, Cordillera Blanca, Peruvian Andes Photo ofAlpomayo Circuit, Cordillera Blanca, Peruvian Andes Photo ofAlpomayo Circuit, Cordillera Blanca, Peruvian Andes

    Beautiful hike in the high altitude mostly between 4000-5000 m. 126 km Solo 4,5 days Ultralight, base weight 5,49 kg I did it in the monsoon mostly under rain, should be easier in a dry season.

  • Peru - Huayhuash in 4,5 days

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    near Llamac, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Karsten Leckebusch
    Distance
    68.50mi
    Elevation +
    22083f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofPeru - Huayhuash in 4,5 days Photo ofPeru - Huayhuash in 4,5 days Photo ofPeru - Huayhuash in 4,5 days

    Disclaimer: If you have more than 5 days at your disposal, don't do the Huayhuash-Tour in 4,5 days. Take your time and spend as much time as possible in these fantastic mountains. Unfortunately we had only 5 days to com...

  • Lares Trek | Lares - Huacahuasi (Day 1 | Dia 1 | Tag 1)

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    near Lares, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Kai Single
    Distance
    6.28mi
    Elevation +
    2123f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofLares Trek | Lares - Huacahuasi (Day 1 | Dia 1 | Tag 1) Photo ofLares Trek | Lares - Huacahuasi (Day 1 | Dia 1 | Tag 1) Photo ofLares Trek | Lares - Huacahuasi (Day 1 | Dia 1 | Tag 1)

    [EN] TOUR INFO - * Hiking Scale: T2 - Mountain Hike * Climbing Scale: - * Equipment: Trekking Shoes, Trekking Poles, Appropriate Clothing, Tent, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Mat, Headlamp, Stove, Water Preparation, Firs...

    Trek moderado en su mayor parte
    Alfredo Huanes

  • INCA TRAIL Machupicchu

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    near Piscacucho, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    Miguel_fzm
    with Susana Moreno Morales
    Distance
    30.01mi
    Elevation +
    9780f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofINCA TRAIL Machupicchu Photo ofINCA TRAIL Machupicchu Photo ofINCA TRAIL Machupicchu

    Three days hiking the inca trail, living in this amazing montains, and the fourth day have been the best, visiting Machupicchu from the sunrise, climbing Waynapicchu, increreble experience.

  • Cordilheira Huayhuash - Half Trekking

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    near Puchcay, Huanuco (Peru)
    Author
    svpeixoto
    Distance
    31.14mi
    Elevation +
    10079f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofCordilheira Huayhuash - Half Trekking Photo ofCordilheira Huayhuash - Half Trekking Photo ofCordilheira Huayhuash - Half Trekking

    [EN] Cordillera Huayhuash is a mountain range within the Andes in Peru, stretching from north to south. The main part consists of about 20 peaks in only 25 km of length, including the second highest Peruvian peak Yerupaj...

  • Waqrapukara

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    near Acos, Cusco (Peru)
    Author
    TheThumbTour
    Distance
    10.51mi
    Elevation +
    5564f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofWaqrapukara Photo ofWaqrapukara Photo ofWaqrapukara

    I started the recording a bit after. Otherwise it's 18km round trip with the visit of the ruins. About 3-4h to hike up and 2-3h to go down

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