The four-day trail or Classic Trail starts from one of two points; Km 88 or Km 82, on the Urubamba River and 88km and 82km from Cusco. The first day is relatively easy, covering no more than 13 km in a few hours, passingby the Inca ruins of Llaqtapata, a site used for crop production and which has remained well preserved. Day two includes the ascent to Warmiwañusca or Dead Woman's Pass, which, at 4,200 m above sea level, is the highest point on the trail. Day three starts with the final climb to Dead Woman's Pass, although some groups climb to the top of the pass on the second day and camp 600m below it on the other side at Pacaymayu. The views from the top provide excellent views of nearby mountains such as Salkantay and Veronika. After a second pass is the site of Sayaqmarka, perched atop a sheer cliff. After Sayaqmarka the Trail continues through thick cloud forest and jungle, filled with tropical flowers and colourful orchids. The third and final pass is Phuyupatmarka. The final day sees a descent past Winay Wayna, an impressive and well-preserved Inca site, where the one-day trail meets up with the main route. June 2004.
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The four-day trail or Classic Trail starts from one of two points; Km 88 or Km 82, on the Urubamba River and 88km and 82km from Cusco. The first day i...
The four-day trail or Classic Trail starts from one of two points; Km 88 or Km 82, on the Urubamba River and 88km and 82km from Cusco. The first day is relatively easy, covering no more than 13 km in a few hours, passingby the Inca ruins of Llaqtapata, a site used for crop production and which has remained well preserved. Day two includes the ascent to Warmiwañusca or Dead Woman's Pass, which, at 4,200 m above sea level, is the highest point on the trail. Day three starts with the final climb to Dead Woman's Pass, although some groups climb to the top of the pass on the second day and camp 600m below it on the other side at Pacaymayu. The views from the top provide excellent views of nearby mountains such as Salkantay and Veronika. After a second pass is the site of Sayaqmarka, perched atop a sheer cliff. After Sayaqmarka the Trail continues through thick cloud forest and jungle, filled with tropical flowers and colourful orchids. The third and final pass is Phuyupatmarka. The final day sees a descent past Winay Wayna, an impressive and well-preserved Inca site, where the one-day trail meets up with the main route. June 2004.
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