[CR Photos PEROU] perou 2008

Mollepata Town


Going to Salkantay

We started early from Cusco and our first destination was the town of Mollepata where we start to push our bikes a little bit and ride until we reached the camp site of Soraypampa (3,800m – 12,467ft.). Fortunately a great lodge was waiting for us with hot springs and warm rooms. Was one of the best places I have ever been! We were just in front the two big glaciers: Salkantay (6,721m – 22,050ft.) and Humantay (5,917m – 19,412ft.).


Trail to our First Lodge


Humantay Glacier 5,917m


Our Lodge in Soraypampa


Salkantay Glacier 6,721m

The next day was the hardest day of our expedition. We had to climb (trekking) to the mountain pass of Salkantay at 4,644m (15,236ft.) and then start descending to the Amazon jungle!

4,644m .


Mules Taking our Gear


A View of our Lodge in Soraypampa


Heavy Climb to the Top!


The Porters Getting Closer to the Top!


Reaching the Top!



Start of the Downhill


Amazing descent!




A Short Break to Admire the Landscape



We are Now in the Amazon Jungle!


Awesome!


Little Bridge on the Trail



A View of the Andes Mountains Towards the Amazon Jungle


Downhill Sections


Downhill Sections


Hot Springs on the Trail


Close to Santa Teresa



Bike Wash


Waterfalls


Machu Picchu