Hiking and Biking Peru's Inca Trails : 40 trekking and mountain biking routes in the Sacred Valley

From the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and the remote ruins of Choquequirao, to the high passes and glaciers around Ausangate and the spectacular Salkantay route, this region offers an unrivalled combination of trekking and mountain biking adventure. Rich in Inca history, Andean culture, and breathtaking high-altitude scenery, the Sacred Valley is within easy reach of Cusco. This comprehensive Cicerone guidebook describes 40 graded day walks, short treks, and mountain bike rides suitable for walkers and riders with a good level of fitness. Day walks range from 2 hours to a full day, treks from 2 to 9 days, and rides from 1 hour to 7 days, making this the most versatile guide available for exploring Peru's Inca heartland on foot or by bike. Routes cover six areas of the Sacred Valley, including many previously unpublished trails well off the standard tourist circuit. Discover 7 different routes to Machu Picchu, explore remote ruins like Choquequirao and Espiritu Pampa (Vilcabamba), visit the salt mines of Maras and Moray, and tackle the high glaciers and passes of the Ausangate massif at over 5000m. Plan your adventure with confidence using clear route gradings, sketch maps for all routes, a comprehensive route summary table, and a full glossary of Spanish and Quechan words. Practical information covers permits and guides, accommodation, food and health, safety, and the best time to visit—May to September offers the most reliable dry weather. Whether you're seeking the famous trails or venturing into remote terrain, this trusted Cicerone guidebook is your essential companion to hiking and biking adventures in one of the world's great mountain destinations.