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38 kilometres from the Yanamayo Pass, at 4,500 m, down to the Inca town of Ollantaytambo.
Patacancha is the highest and longest enduro trail in Peru, home to one of the highest-altitude enduro races in the world. You start at the Yanamayo Pass, at 4,500 m, and descend the whole valley on an ancestral path that local communities still use to move their goods: open plateaus with alpaca herds, flowing singletrack, rock gardens and a skyline of glaciers that follows you all the way down.
On the way we ride through Patacancha and Willoc, two Quechua communities famous for their weaving and their red ponchos, where life carries on as it has for centuries.
The finale starts at Pumamarca (3,500 m), an Inca fortress older than Ollantaytambo, and drops above kilometres of farming terraces into the Inca town of Ollantaytambo (2,800 m), entering through its cobbled streets. Depending on how you feel, you can ride the full Willoc – Pumamarca link or hop in the vehicle up to the site and ride only the descent.
Bike, protective gear and guide included. Lunch, entrance tickets and hotel pick-up are not included.
9:00 am to 5:00 pm. We meet in Urubamba; our vehicle drives you up to the Yanamayo Pass and supports you all day. Private groups of 2 to 6 riders, with a special rate for solo riders.
You need previous mountain bike experience: a long day with flowing singletrack, rock gardens and some climbing (25% of the route).
The day starts at 4,500 m at the Yanamayo Pass. Spend a few nights in Cusco or the Sacred Valley before the tour.
Ride the full Willoc – Pumamarca link, or hop in the vehicle up to Pumamarca and ride only the final descent.
Lunch is not included. Bring the food you like to ride with.
Optional finish at the Ollantaytambo train station if you continue to Machu Picchu.
Yes. Patacancha is the highest and longest enduro trail in Peru and home to one of the highest-altitude enduro races in the world. It starts at the Yanamayo Pass, at 4,500 m.
38 km in two sections: Patacancha (Yanamayo Pass – Patacancha – Willoc, 25 km) and the link and final descent (Willoc – Pumamarca – Ollantaytambo, 13 km).
Intermediate: previous mountain bike experience. The route is 50% descent, 25% climbing and 25% flat, with flowing singletrack and rock gardens.
Yes. Depending on how you feel, you can ride the full Willoc – Pumamarca link or hop in the vehicle up to the site and ride only the descent.
An Inca fortress at 3,500 m, older than Ollantaytambo. The final descent starts there and drops above kilometres of farming terraces into Ollantaytambo.
Yes. If you continue to Machu Picchu, we can finish the tour at the Ollantaytambo train station.
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 Urubamba, in the Sacred Valley. The day runs from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
USD 180 per person for groups of 2 to 6 riders, and USD 225 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 Urubamba.
Tell us your level and your dates. We build the route and answer on WhatsApp the same day.
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