Cusco Mountain Bike Tour

Welcome to Cusco. You’re on the brink of getting at the most insane stash of singletrack rides on the planet!

Whether your plan is to strictly bike or to include our package as a part of an extended visit to Cusco, we’re happy to accommodate you and your bike. We’ll arrange pick-up at Cusco’s Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport and help to get you settled and relaxed at your lodging at only a five-minute walk from Cusco's Main Square. Furthermore, we’ll set your group up with a bike stand to get your bikes assembled and ready for some one-of-a-kind singletracks! You’re guides will be around to lend a hand.

In the evening, you’ll get together with guides and fellow riders for dinner and drinks and a brief orientation. Try to get some rest because tomorrow’s singletracks are for real!

Total Distance: varies (approximately 18 km; 11.5 miles)

412 m (480 ft)   2,373 m (3,825 ft)  Max: 3,985 m (13,075 ft)

Ride time: 2.5 - 3.5 hrs.

Shuttle time: 1.5 hrs.

We’ll shuttle and ride some of Cusco City’s most prized local singletracks. These trails are without a doubt where many of Cusco’s and Peru’s best riders polish their skills. All of these singletracks feature trailheads that sit above Cusco City (3,800 m; 12,467 ft.) and then plunge downward towards the city along playful singletracks that skirt Incan ruins and small villages that make up the outskirts of Cusco. If you’re looking to get aggressive on some major jumps, drops, and gaps, these trails have got ‘em. But no worries, there is always a way around. 

We’ll finish our final ride with a secret alleyway descent to our lodging in San Blas or can keep on flowing to Cusco’s Main Square, known as La Plaza de Armas. 

You’ll have plenty of time in the afternoon to wander around Cusco, to relax and, most importantly, pack your bags, as tomorrow we head off to the holy grail of singletracks, The Sacred Valley of the Incas. 

Total Distance: 20.5 km (13.0 miles)

59 m (627 ft)   2,520 m (8,266 ft)  Max: 4,475 m (14,678 ft)

Ride time: 4 hrs.

Shuttle time: 2 hrs

Prepare yourself for The Sacred Valley’s most complete mountain bike trail! Shuttle access to this secret track has to be coordinated with local community members to obtain access. After a one-and-a-half-hour shuttle from Cusco, we’ll begin this epic descent along the high plains of the Peruvian Andes, with stunning views of Nevado Chicón and Nevado Sahuasiray. A ride that begins as narrow all-mountain-style singletrack with seriously natural flow later evolves into the wildest, switchback-iest downhill run in the Peruvian Andes. The final descent is loaded with deep natural berms, fun chutes, challenging rock slabs and all sorts of other crazy features.

Later in the afternoon, we’ll shuttle and ride another Sacred Valley favorite, Chinchero Alto, which bombs down a beautiful valley with amazing rock features. This trail brings a taste of our Andean anti-grip for our riders.

In the evening, we'll welcome ourselves to The Sacred Valley with a proper barbecue in our new lodging, one of the most charming lodges in the whole Sacred Valley -- and undoubtedly the best, most generous host!

Total Distance: 42 km (26 miles)

341 m (1,120 ft)   2,997 m (9,830 ft)  Max: 4,263 m (13,985 ft)

Ride time: 4.5 hrs.

Shuttle time: 2 hrs.

 The Valley of Lamay features some of Cusco’s most addictive singeltracks. The type of singletrack that, years after your trip to Peru has passed, will slip into your MTB dreams and whisper faintly, “When are you coming back?” 

We’ll rip three unforgettable singletracks that cut across farmlands, backyards, and riverbeds, where the only trail markings are the locals who steer you down their centuries-old trails. These singletracks are the perfect combination of flow, technicality, and Andean landscapes, a trio that oftentimes evokes uncontrolable tears of joy! 

Day 5 is a Free Day to pick your own path. To help out, we recommend one of the following: 

Ride the World Famous Inca Avalanche: 

Double the downhill, double the fun! Getting an early start, we’ll shuttle up to the Málaga Pass, at 4,350 m (14,272 ft.) and 45 min. from Ollantaytambo, where the world-renown Downhill Race Inca Avalanche gets its start. The Downhill Race is a mass-start frenzy of a bike race that sends hundreds of bikers rolling down the mountain in utter chaos! This technical route offers a bit of everything: bomber verticals, drops, gaps, ramps, wall-rides, and fast, fluid sections (Note: there are ways around all extreme features of the trail). After we finish the first run at 2,635 m (8,645 ft.) – yea, that’s some serious vertical loss! – we’ll enjoy a trailside lunch and then shuttle back up for a second, more aggressive run! 

Note: The Inca Avalanche Ride is not included in the price of The Stash Package. This Full-Day of riding can be added for an additional fee depending upon the number of riders interested. 

Visit the Inca Ruins of Machu Picchu:  

Visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu. Perú Biking can arrange your visit to Machu Picchu for an additional fee of 300.00 USD (includes train ride to and from Ollantaytambo, bus to and from Machu Picchu, admission to Machu Picchu, and guided tour).

Rest or Roam:   

Relax in your typical Andean Bed & Breakfast or explore one of the many Incan Ruins of The Sacred Valley. Your guides are always willing to provide recomendations. 

Total Distance: 33.5 km (20.8 miles)

415 m (1,361 ft)   2,843 m (9,328 ft)  Max: 4,605 m (15,105 ft)

Ride time: 5 hrs.

Shuttle time: 1.5 hrs.

Start the day with a hike-a-bike to 4,605 m (15,105 ft.) to one of Peru Biking's secret trailheads before descending through a completely uninhabited valley and riding along the flanks of the Ancashmarka pre-Incan ruin.

Later, shuttle towards the Lares Pass at 4,461 m (14,635 ft.), from where your imagination and two wheels can do the rest. The Lares Trail is a wide Inca trail that offers a little bit of everything for all riders: scree rides, fluid singletrack, canyons, rock steps, wall-rides, and other natural features. This descent ends right at your lodging!

Total Distance: 28 km (17.8 miles)

3,830 m (1,168 ft)   1,845 m (6,042 ft)  Max: 4,385 m (14,375 ft)  

Ride time: 5 hrs.

Shuttle time: 2 hrs.

We’ll shuttle to the Yanamayo Pass at 4,350 m (14,721 ft.) from  where we’ll begin the Enduro Patacancha race course, which, according to international cycling magazines, is one of the gnarliest, most demanding race courses in the world for its elevation profile, distance, physical demand, and technicality. This course has it all! Epic landscapes. Razor-thin singletrack. Rock gardens. You name it!

We’ll split the course with a visit to the local community of Willoc, where we’ll enjoy lunch. Afterword, with legs fully charged, we’ll pedal up towards the community of Pumamarka to then finish the day in epic fashion: a singletrack ride down to the town of Ollantaytambo.  

From Ollantaytambo, we head back to our lodging, but not before stopping at our favorite pub along the way! 

Total Distance: varies (approximately 23 km; 14.5 miles)

133 m (435 ft)   2,208 m (7,245 ft)  Max: 4,500 m (14,730 ft)  

Ride time: 3 - 4 hrs.

Shuttle time: 3 hrs.

Cusco’s South Valley is a little known hot spot for mountain biking, even for Cusco area riders. We’ve ripped these trails for years and know that they’re some of the best around. We’ll mix two seemingly infinite South Valley singletracks into one epic day of riding. 

 
The must do, kick-off-the-day ride, The Radar, is quite possibly the most complete singletrack in our stash of Cusco area rides. Starting at over 4,500 m (14,764 ft.) with a panoramic view of Mt. Ausangate to the south, this trail is a wide open roller coaster to start. From there, it’s narrow, smile-inducing singletrack – Andes style – that features some gnarley natural rock features, fluid curves, small drops, and an overall 5-star shred rating! We’ll roll to a halt along the banks of the Vilcanota River, where we’ll enjoy a typical lunch. We’ll couple The Radar with a second South Valley singletrack or shuttle back for a second run.

In theafternoon, we’ll head back to our original lodging in Cusco, where we'll have the chance for a celebratory night on the town and one last gathering amongst riders and guides.

Liked our stash? We’ve got more where that comes from. Come back and ride with us again!

We understand that many riders might want to extend their visit to Peru beyond the biking. After all, Peru has a wealth of natural, cultural, and culinary gems! We’re here to assist with your travel plans and other logistics – storing and transporting your bike, for example. Just let us know what works for you…

However, if your plan is to go immediately to Cusco’s Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, we’ll make sure you get there stress-free and on time. Ride on, amigos!

Prefer to organize a private ride group of your own? We're cool with that! Send us an email with your preferred dates and we'll try to make it happen...

• Airport pick-up and drop-off at Cusco’s Alejandro Velasco Astete International airport
• Private shuttle and driver for all rides
• Expert MTB guide with Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification
• Assistant MTB guide (groups of 4 or more)
• Trail fees
• Water, hydrating beverages, fruits and snacks
• 7 Breakfasts
• 6 Lunches
• 3 Dinners
• 3 Nights of lodging in Cusco (Hotel Andenes de Saphi)
• 5 Nights of lodging in The Sacred Valley (La Casa de Aida)
• Admission to Huchuy Qosqo Inca Fortress (Day 2)
• Admission to Pumamarka Inca Ruin (Day 6)
• Access to bikestand and tools
• Access to first-aid kit, two-way radios, and satellite communicator
• Pre-departure information package
• Complimentary Peru Biking hat
• Non-Stop Good Times!