Salkantay Distances

Salkantay Trek Distances to Machu Picchu

The Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu passes through stunning landscapes of the Andes of Peru and varying from the cloud forest to the high mountains. Along the way are fantastic views of second highest mountain in the Cusco state, Salkantay (Savage Mountain) standing at 20,574' (6,271m / 20,574ft). This trek to Machupicchu passes through little visited areas and combines culture and tradition with the incredible flora and fauna offered by Peru. You will be in the real Andes and the perfect conditions to get a sense of the life in the area.

1.    Soraypampa to Salkantay Pass 7 km / 4.5 Miles

2.    Salcantay pampa to Salkantay Pass 4km / 2.5 Miles

3.    Suyroccocha to Salkantay Pass: 1km / 6. Miles

4.    Salkantay Pass to Wayrac Machay 7 km / 4.5 miles

5.    Salkantay Pass to Challway - Collpapampa 16km / 10 miles

First Day

• Total distance 7 km / 4.5 Miles approx.
• Estimated walking time 3 - 4 hours
• Maximum altitude point 4,500 m / 14,763 ft (approx.)
• Campsite altitude 4,500 m / 14,763 ft (approx.)

Second Day

• Total distance 16 km / 9.9 approx.
• Estimated walking time 6 - 7 hours
• Maximum altitude point 4,650 m / 15, 255 ft (approx.)
• Campsite altitude 2,876 m / 9,435 ft (approx.)

Third Day

• Total distance 16 km / 9.9 Miles approx.
• Estimated walking time 6 - 7 hours
• Maximum altitude point 2,750 m / 9,022 ft (approx.)
• Campsite altitude 2,100 m / 6,889 ft (approx.)

Fourth Day

• Total distance 16 km / 9.9 Miles approx.
• Estimated walking time 5 - 6 hours
• Maximum altitude point 3,000 m / 9,842 ft (approx.)
• Campsite altitude 2,000 m  / 6,561ft (approx.)