4.0 km
Total Distance
563 m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A 4 km climb of about 560 m on the short Inca Trail from Chachabamba at kilometre 104 of the railway up the stone stairs of the mountainside to the terraces and temples of Wiñay Wayna. From here the trail goes on to the Sun Gate and Machu Picchu. A permit through a licensed operator is required, and places are limited.

Route Map

Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate