21.6 km
Total Distance
1,292 m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A 21.6 km trek with about 1,290 m of climbing from the hot springs village of Lares over the high passes of the Lares range at about 4,460 m to Patacancha above Ollantaytambo, through Quechua weaving communities, glacial lakes and llama pastures. It takes two days, with a camp near Huacahuasi. The trek is an alternative to the Inca Trail and needs no permit, but a local guide or operator is usual.

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Difficulty

5/5 · Very Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes
  • Bring enough water - check sources along the route