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Cusco to Titicaca

5 to 7 DAYS TRIP

This is one of the most amazing cycling trips of Peru, starting from Cusco we will lead you to Lake Titicaca, finding during the days, a diversity of historical sites and best of all, some of the best views of these regions.

Season: April to November.
Average Stats: 2800-4600 mt of elevation / 40-80 Km per day / 4-6 hours riding time. Terrain: Gravel roads and some singletracks

About the place:

The main trip is ridden on dirt roads and some paths that are still in use by local shepherds. We have chosen these tracks because they are far from the main road traffic and because we will be able to enjoy the peaceful life of the Andean countryside.
At the end of each day, we spend the night in different kinds of homestays: family lodges, basic bed & breakfasts and Andean community houses.
As we will try to avoid the main road we have some shuttle rides from/to lodgings to start/end points.

Available by request.

The Spots:

Sacred Valley: The classic and must do place to ride in Cusco.
Four Lakes: The homeland of the main heroe of Cusco, who fought against the Spanish crown in the 18th Century.
Tinajani: An impresive rock formation at 4000m.
Lake Titicaca: The biggest lake in Peru, shared with Bolivia located at 3800m.

Important: Consider after finishing the bike trip to pick a flight departing from Juliaca.

Suggested Itinerary:

As a tailored trip we are open to discussing any request about your biking expectations.
Trip with private transportation:

Day 1 MARAS TO SACRED VALLEY We will begin our trip at the classic Maras ride. A mix of climbing, singletracks, easy downhill, flat and gravel roads. Starts at Lake Huaypo and climbing first to Misminay (3,500 masl) having an amazing view of Veronica Summit and Moray Inca site, then, we ride to Maras village following to Maras Salt Mine. Once down in the sacred valley, we will be picked up to Pisac´s Cuyo Chico community (3,000 masl).
Day 2 THE SACRED VALLEY We will start riding to Pisac village (2,900 masl), after a stop at the town we will continue by road to Huambutio. Once on the main highway, we may visit Pikillacta or Rumicolca and maybe make a loop around Lake Huacarpay. Shuttle to Andahuaylillas Homestay (3,100 masl).
Day 3. THE FOUR LAKES and RAQCHI We will start the day being shuttled to Pomacanchis to start the ride of the Four Lakes at an average of 3800 masl, the historical land of the Andean revolution of Tupac Amaru in 1780. Last part includes a climb a bit to ride down to Tinta village and maybe arrive on bikes to Raqchi Town. Lodge and meals providesd by the Andean community.
Day 4. LANGUI TO THE HIGHPASS We will start the day being shuttled, now to Lake Langui (3,900 masl), the biggest lake in Cusco, following its shores we will move to reach the higher altitude of our trip (4600m) to enter the Puno region and finally appear at the beginning of the Andean high plateau. We will spend the night in Ayaviri city at 3800m. 
Day 5. AYAVIRI MOUNTAIN RANGE We will leave Ayaviri and move to Tinajani Canyon, from there start our hardest climbing day, going from 3900m.a.s.l. to a couple of high passes around the 4600m. Once we reach our goal we will start the downhill on paved road to Lampa City.
Day 6. ARRIVING TO LAKE TITICACA SHORES From Lampa, we will be shuttled on the way to Sillustani, once there a visit to the ruins and snack time at the community nearby. Transfer to Lake Titicaca Andean Community Homestay.
Day 7. LAKE TITICACA Our last day with a ride following the coastline of the lake, then, shuttle to Puno city to finish our adventure. Hotel.

Shorter Trip: 

The trip may be shortened to 5 days, surpassing the days 2 and 4 with some shuttles.

OUR CONDITIONS:
Any broken or damaged part of the bike or equipment, made intentionally or not, caused by riders or terrain issues must get paid back at commercial prices (ex: frame, levers, gears, derrailleur, tyres, wheels, helmet, gloves, etc).
Any injury caused by any reason during the ride is fully responsability of the rider and any medical or transportation cost must be covered by the rider. This is an adventure sport activity subject by its nature to any kind of non expected events.

What to bring:
Try to bring your own equipment.
Depending on the level any ride is no less than four hours, so you must carry at least 1 or 2 Lt of water, some snacks and fruits.
A wind vest or a couple of layers if it rain, on highlands use some winter clothes and sunscreen.

Some important travel notes:
We supply private transportation but partial support during the rides.
Weather in Andes highlands is not predictable and can makes us change the schedule.

Seasons:
Recommended the dry but not the coldest season it means: May, June then September, October, November. July and August it may snow at the summits blocking the accesss to some roads.
In the Andes days are sunny, but nights are very cold (near 0°C) some days are rainy (usually unexpected) and exceptionally it may snow. These conditions may change plans which means we must take different routes and sleep at a different location (cost not covered).

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