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Challenging physically and technically trails. Get ready to climb for 3 hours up to 4,400m.


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14.0

Miles

22.5

KM

100%

Singletrack

14,505' 4,421 m

High

9,197' 2,803 m

Low

2,861' 872 m

Up

5,894' 1,797 m

Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

76%

Max Grade (37°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Not Allowed

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Trail is open all year round but be careful on the rainy season. This trail goes pretty high up in the mountains and weather is unpredictable. One Way Only: This is designated as a directional trail.

Overview

Challenging trail with very narrow and exposed sections. The views are one of the best in all the Sacred Valley.

Need to Know

There's nothing up there. You must greach the start of the ride with at least 2.5L of water, snacks and a rain jacket.
You'll be riding on a very remote area!

Description

This is a high elevation trail, one of the most epic trail in the Sacred Valley. It starts near 3,800m and to reach this point you need a shuttle with a good driver!

It starts up with a 2 hours hike a bike. Once on the top of the ridge you still have to climb for around 1 more hour. You'll reach the top of the Inca query of Cachicata! The views are stunning at this place.

The descent starts very steep and with tight switchbacks. You have all this first part of the descent right next to the Inca query. It is very steep and challenging. Only the most skilled riders will do it without walking a piece. Then it gets flowy and you reach an Inca doorway in middle of the mountain and facing the glacier. Then you have a fast descent until you reach the rocksteps. If you aren't strong enough, you'll have to stop and rest in middle of this steps!

Last past of the descent is very flowy and you'll reach the village of Ollantaytambo.

History & Background

You'll be riding your bikes in middle of the Inca query. The Incas took the rocks from this place to build the fortress of Ollantaytambo.

Shared By:

Wayo Stein

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Incredible trail on top of the Sacred Valley of Cusco. Maybe the best views you can get!
Mar 24, 2023 near Ollanta…, PE

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