THE SALKANTAY LOOP - SALKANTAY TOUR

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THE SALKANTAY LOOP - SALKANTAY TOUR

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Description:

Trekking to the Huamantay (5917 masl / 19413 fasl) and to the Salkantay (6271 masl / 20574 fasl), sacred peak (Apu) of the Incas. Start at Mollepata, on the Apurímac river and end in Chilca (km 76 railroad), on the Vilcanota river and go over to the Inca Trail leading to Machu Picchu. Alternatively start at km 88 of the railroad route to Machu Picchu. Degrees of difficulty: intermediate, high and downhill. Minimum time: 4 days.

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Useful Information :

			Location: Cusco, province of Urubamba (2650 to 4200 masl / 8694 to 13780 fasl).
			Weather: Weather: cold and semi-dry. Average temperature: 14°C (57°F).
			Best season: Best season: from April to October.
			Access Routes: By road: Cusco - Mollepata (90 km / 56 miles). By train: Cusco - Qoriwayrachina (km 88) and Machu Picchu - Cusco (return trip, 110 km / 68 miles in 4 h).

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