Departing from Cusco, we will head for approximately 3 hours to the base of the impressive Ausangate Mountain. You will stay in a local home, taste traditional food, hike, and ride mountain bike trails that will allow you to explore some of Peru’s most breathtaking landscapes. You will also enjoy a relaxing hot spring near your accommodation.

Discover everything this enduro mountain bike adventure tour to Ausangate has in store for you below.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in the village of Pajchanta – Ausangate

We’ll begin your enduro mountain biking vacation at our Cusco office (Zetas 400) at 9:30 a.m. There, we’ll set up your bike and provide you with all the necessary equipment. We’ll then head to the stunning Ausangate area, a 3-hour drive from the city. Upon arrival, we’ll stay with a local in a remote area of ​​the Peruvian Andes, where we’ll enjoy local hospitality and a delicious Peruvian meal. After a hearty lunch, we’ll take a short hike or a leisurely bike ride to adjust to the altitude.

The trail we’ll cover is approximately 3 km and will help prepare our bodies for the day ahead. Upon our return, we’ll relax with a cup of hot tea, as the temperature at 4,267 m/14,000 ft is chilly. Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m., followed by a rest stop or a dip in the Pacchanta hot springs.

Accommodation: Local guesthouse located at an altitude of 4,267 m/14,000 ft.
Meals included: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Ausangate, Glacial Lakes and Hot Springs

Wake up and shine! Today will be one of the most beautiful days cycling you’ve ever experienced!

We’ll wake up early for breakfast at 6:40 a.m. and depart at 7:30 a.m. to enjoy mountain biking in Ausangate. The hike to the trailhead will take about 15 to 20 minutes; since the route is at a high altitude, we’ll take it easy and enjoy the scenery. We’ll be accompanied by locals who will carry any additional equipment you may need and help push our bikes if necessary.

Today we’ll enjoy plenty of pedaling on varied terrain with ups and downs. After about an hour, we’ll encounter the serene emerald beauty of the first of many stunning glacial lakes of the day, with a massive glacier just beyond. As we continue, we’ll see alpine alpacas grazing on either side of us. During the descent, we’ll cycle past more glacial lakes and admire breathtaking views of majestic 20,000-foot snow-capped mountains.

We’ll conclude the trail at the Pajchanta hot springs, where we can relax before heading to lunch with our local family. After lunch, you’ll have time to relax or return to the hot springs. We’ll enjoy a light dinner, and then you can rest, relax, and appreciate the beauty of this sacred Inca mountain.

Characteristics

• Distance: 21 km/12.4 miles
• Maximum elevation: 4,876 m/15,997 ft
• Ascent: 654 m/2,148 ft
• Descent: 580 m/1,899 ft
• Accommodation: Local guesthouse
• Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 3: Radar Enduro South Valley

We hope you enjoyed the stunning Ausangate! Today we’ll head out to ride the coveted Radar MTB route in the South Valley!

Breakfast will be served between 8 and 8:30 am. We’ll pack up and drive for the 2-hour ride to the trailhead, where you’ll have a breathtaking view of the mountains we’ve just explored.

Get ready to enjoy one of the best trails in Cusco, “El Radar”

Daniel & Carlos, “local cyclists,” pioneered this challenging and seemingly endless enduro-style trail in Cusco’s South Valley, and from then on, they knew they wanted to share it with other cycling enthusiasts. After lunch at a local restaurant, we’ll head back to Cusco. If you still have energy and are up for more adventure, we can take a quick urban descent into Cusco city center!

Characteristics

• Distance: 13 km / 8 miles
• Maximum altitude: 4,468 m / 14,658 ft
• Ascent: 95 m / 309 ft
• Descent: 1,368 m / 4,487 ft
• Meals: Breakfast & lunch
• Accommodation: Not included

NOTE: If you don’t have time for the 3-day Ausangate mountain bike tour, or if you feel you’re not ready for the challenging Radar Trail, contact us to turn it into a 2-day Ausangate bike-only vacation.

Also, if you prefer to hike rather than bike Ausangate, or if you’re traveling with a companion who prefers to hike while you enjoy mountain biking, just let us know! We’re flexible!