Salkantay Trek Distances and Altitudes along the trek to Machu Picchu

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The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu passes through stunning landscapes varying from the cloud forest to the high mountains. Along the way you will see the fantastic views of second highest mountain in the Cusco area - Salkantay ("Savage mountain" from Quechua) standing at 20,574' (6,271 m). This trek to Machu Picchu goes through unfrequented areas and combines culture and tradition with the incredible flora and fauna offered by Perú. You will be in the real Andes and the perfect conditions to get a sense of the life in the area.

Salkantay Trek Distances

• Day 1: Challakancha - Humantay Lake - Soraypampa sky campsite: 13 Km (8.08 miles)
• Day 2: Soraypampa sky campsite to Collpapampa sky campsite: 22 Km (13.67 miles)
• Day 3: Collpapampa sky campsite to Lucmabamba sky campsite: 16 Km (9.94 miles)
• Day 4: Lucmabamba sky campsite to Aguas Calientes: 19 Km (11.81 miles)
• Day 5: Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu: 4 Km (2.49 miles)

Total Distance: 74 Km (45.98 miles)

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The standard route on the mountain is the Northeast ridge. Accessing the route typically involves three days of travel from Cusco. The climb involves about 1,800 m (5,900 ft) of vertical gain, on glacier, snow, ice, and some rock.

Day	Altitude	Distance
1	Cusco – Soraypampa
	Starting Elevation “Mollepata”: 2900 meters / 9,515ft Campsite Elevation “Soraypampa”: 3850 meters / 12,631ft Considered : Moderate The area : Andes	Walking distance: 13 km (approx.) Estimated trekking time: 5 hours Maximum altitude point: 3850 m (approx.)
2	Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass - Collpapampa
	Highest Elevation “Salkantay pass”: 4600 meters / 15090 ft Campsite Elevation “Collpapampa”: 3000m / 9842ft Considered: Challenge The area: Andes, Salkantay Glaciar	Walking distance 22 km (approx.) Estimated trekking time 9 hours (approx.)
3	Collpapampa – Lucmabamba
	Starting Elevation “Collpapampa”: 3000m / 9842ft Campsite Elevation “Lucmabamba”: 2000m / 6561ft Considered: Moderate The area: Cloud Forest	Walking distance: 16 km (approx.) Estimated trekking time: 6 hours
4	Lucmabamba - Hidroelectic - Aguas Calientes
	Starting Elevation “Lucmabamba”: 2000 meters / 6562 ft Hotel Elevation “Aguas Calientes”: 2050 meters / 6726 ft Considered: Moderate The area: Cloud Forest	Walking Distance: 15km / 9 miles Estimated trekking time: 6 to 7 hours
5	Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
	Machupicchu Inca City elevation: 2430 m / 7972 ft Huaynapicchu sacred Mountain elevation: 2720 m / 8924 ft