Sacred Valley Singletrack

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 shuttle and ride 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 all-mountain and downhill mountain biking that offer flow, technicality, and Andean landscapes, a trio that oftentimes evokes uncontrolable tears of joy! 

Total Distance: 21 km (13.5 miles)

1,162 m (3,812 ft)   2,050 m (6,719 ft)  Max: 4,317 m (14,160 ft)

Ride time: 5 hrs.

Shuttle time: 1.5 hrs

After shuttling up from The Sacred Valley, we start our climb at 3,800 m (12,470 ft.). After one and a half hours of calf-pumping climb, we max out at 4,320 m (14,160 ft.). Arriving at our summit, we’ll be able to take in all 360 degrees of breathtaking Andean landscape. (Note: For riders who would prefer not to climb, an alternative shuttle route is available or Day 2 can be substituted for other rides.)
 
After resting, we start a singletrack descent along an Inca Trail down towards the Sacred Valley. This trail can be unbelieveably fast, super flowy and offers riders a once-in-a-lifetime chance to bike chisseled Inca steps.  We’ll pause a bit to gaze down into the Sacred Valley from above before descending to the Huchuy Qosqo Inca Fortress, where we’ll pedal through the ruins and enjoy a lite lunch. 

Finally, we’ll carry on our descent towards the town of Calca down a technical singletrack. At the end of the day, we’ll pedal straight up to our Sacred Valley 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 MTB 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! 

• Professional 4x4 transportation and driver
• Pick-up and drop-off at your lodging
• Full-suspension Enduro Mountain Bike 2017 YT CAPRA AL
• Complete protective gear (helmet, kneepads, elbow pads, and gloves)
• Expert MTB guide with Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification
• Assistant MTB guide (groups of 4 or more)
• Trail Fees
• Water, hydrating beverage, fruits and snacks
• 2 Breakfasts (at your lodging)
• 3 Lunches (typical Andean dishes served trailside!)
• 1 Dinner (at your lodging)
• 2 Nights of lodging in The Sacred Valley
• Complimentary Perú Biking hat
• Access to first-aid and emergency resources
• Access to bikestand and repair tools
• Good times!