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Inca trails above Cusco, archaeological sites and a stair-filled urban downhill into San Blas.
The backyard of the Inca capital is one of the best mountain bike playgrounds in the world. A 20-minute shuttle puts you above 4,000 m, and from there drop pre-Hispanic trails that highland communities still use every day to come down to Cusco. These were never built for bikes: they are living paths, centuries old, that today form a unique enduro network.
Along the way you ride past major Inca sites such as Qenqo, the Temple of the Moon, Puca Pucara and Inkilltambo, through eucalyptus forest, farming terraces and viewpoints over the Cusco valley.
The difficulty builds gradually: we start on Huayllarcocha, flowing and full of berms; continue on Inca Cárcel down to Inkilltambo and on Yuncaypata, more technical; and finish with the urban downhill, riding colonial stairs and alleys through the San Blas neighbourhood into the historic centre.
Bike, protective gear, guide and shuttle included. Lunch, entrance tickets and hotel pick-up are not included.
9:00 am to 5:00 pm. We meet in Cusco; a 20-minute shuttle takes you above 4,000 m and our vehicle supports you all day. Private groups of 2 to 6 riders, with a special rate for solo riders.
You need previous mountain bike experience. The difficulty builds gradually, from flowing berms on Huayllarcocha to the more technical Yuncaypata and the stairs of the urban downhill.
The day starts around 4,000 m. Spend a few nights in Cusco or the Sacred Valley before the tour.
These pre-Hispanic paths were never built for bikes: highland communities still use them every day to come down to Cusco.
Lunch is not included. Bring the food you like to ride with.
As this is a day tour, distances and altitudes are approximate.
Four trails above Cusco: Huayllarcocha (≈8 km), Inca Cárcel – Inkilltambo (≈6 km), Yuncaypata (10 km, from Corao Pass down to Cusco) and the urban downhill from San Blas to the Plaza de Armas (≈2 km).
Intermediate: previous mountain bike experience. The difficulty builds through the day, from flowing berms to more technical trail and colonial stairs.
About 30 km, from 4,000 m down to 3,400 m, with ≈1,500 m of descent: 65% descent, 25% flat and 10% climbing.
We ride past Qenqo, the Temple of the Moon, Puca Pucara and Inkilltambo, through eucalyptus forest, farming terraces and viewpoints over the Cusco valley.
The last run of the day: colonial stairs and alleys through the San Blas neighbourhood into the historic centre of Cusco, about 2 km.
Yes. A high-end full-suspension mountain bike and full protective gear are included, along with a private WFR-certified guide and a support vehicle all day.
In Cusco. The day runs from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
USD 150 per person for groups of 2 to 6 riders, and USD 190 for a solo rider.
No. None of our day tours include lunch, so bring the food you like to ride with.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off is an optional service, arranged and quoted with you directly. The tour starts and finishes in Cusco.
Tell us your level and your dates. We build the route and answer on WhatsApp the same day.
Tell us who's riding and when. We confirm availability on WhatsApp the same day.
