How to get Salkantay Trek?

To reach Salkantay, you must go to Cusco from the capital city, Lima, Peru, or another department.

The buses from Cusco to Mollepata depart very early and pass through Limatambo. We suggest you visit the fortress of Tarahuasi. From the road, you can see the Apurimac River and part of its impressive canyon. Keep in mind that the area is cold and reaches an altitude of about 5,000 m. Already in Mollepata, some people offer the services of bunkers and muleteers. To make the Mollepata—Santa Teresa circuit, you must provide food for six days.

It is at 2,803 m. At this altitude, Mollepata allows gradually rising toward the Salkantay. On the way, there are herds of auquénidos. After climbing a step, one can have an impressive pyramidal view of the snowy Salkantay. From Mollepata, it takes two days to descend to Huayllabamba and join the second day of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

When making this Salkantay trek, we will know Mollepata Place, which is the famous snowy place in Salkantay.