Yuncaypata Freeride

Probably the most popular location between local cyclists for the practice of Cross country, Freeride and Downhill styles, this is a dream ride area located 25 min nort of Cusco, full of single tracks labyrinth, ancient Inca trails, dirty roads, rock gardens, serious drop-offs, all size ramps and more than 20 diferent routes for all mtb skill rider and styles.
Over the years many biking competitions had been made in this area.
Routes start at Corao pass or at entrance of Yuncaypata village, once there make sure that you will stop and take your time to visit village an andean farmers comunity, as well as the diferent Inca remains along the way down as Pumawasi, Rumiwasi, Pumamarka etc. 
Enjoy full contact with Natural enviroments, a place not to be missed, really close to the city, about 25 min drive north direction.

. If you have a free morning or afternoon this is the perfect option for a quick ride.

Video dh in Yuncaypata.

 

Urubamba and The Santisimo Downhill.

A Downhill routes area full of fun and adrenaline, Located 40 km norwest of Cusco near to Urubama village, Surrounded by the spectacular Andean landscape of mountain and Its Huge snowpeaks With Sacred valley and  Vilcanota river in the bottom.

Among the several routes to be found here, there is the Santisimo downhill race course a well known and renowned  downhill race in peru. as well as different lines equally fast, challenging and fun.

the course is very fast and technical descend of 900 mtrs and  10 km long, it start at Raqchi at 3700m and descend Until the Urubamba village 2800m at bottom of the valley.

the first part of route is a 5 km long smooth and wide singletrack descend through agricultural fields,  pedaling sections and impressive landscape spots.

Second part of the famous Santisimo downhill course, a fast 5km ride, a technical and challenging singletrack with a pronounced slope and gradient ramps all zise, ​​verticals, drops, fast turns The Terrain is arid and mostly  dry With Some curves With loose soil and a couple of big ramps at the end of the course.

Physically demanding recommended just for average and experienced riders Because risk and difficulty.

Video DH Urubamba