Moray and Salt Pools



Huaypo lake

Moray and the Salt Pools, Certainly one of the most recommended mountain biking tours in Peru, considered by guidebooks, experienced riders and visitors. This Cross country and downhill trip is a mix of all terrain trails with amazing landscapes and the best cultural experience.

The route starts 30 km North of Cusco over the sacred valley at high plain of Chinchero 3700 m, a tipical andean Village surrounded by the snow capped mountains of Urubamba range, then it continues crossing high plain and the surrounding of Huaypo lake, towards the Incan Agricultural laboratory of Moray with its circular and concentrical terraces.

The route continues to the ancient colonial village of Maras, from this point the descend starts to Maras Salt Pools dating back to the Incas time but still in use today, finally the route continue descending to the bottom of the sacred Valley of the Incas at Pichingoto village located at 2800 m,o,s,l . this route is recommended for all skill rider, and it takes the entire day.

Highlights


Terraces of Moray

Downhill to Maras

Salt Pools of Maras