CUSCO SACRED VALLEY TOP SECRET TRAILS

ONE DAY RIDES

ABOUT THE RIDE

After many explorations Holy Trails decided to restore 2 trails kind of close to one another. One has been renamed “Fairway to Heaven” and is very close to MORAY so we will get a great view from the top of this magical place and keep riding on red and white flowy berms all the way to the Vilcanota River. Our second run on this area is a trail close to the Maras Salt terraces that will keep you having fun without too much shuttling. We will have great homemade snacks and box lunch after our second ride.

Our last ride is a trail called “Deer Valley” and has a big drop. It was totally restored by the Holy Trails trail maintenance team late 2017 and has become our favorite. We will ride from a PARAMO type of land and get in to some unique UNCA Tree forests that only happen in some remote places in Apurimac and Cusco regions. This endemic specie of tree and forest are very hard to watch and appreciate since it is close to extinction due to deforestation and great wood qualities used since the Inca times to create sacred pieces as the wooden Kero (ceremonial glass). Finally, after 15 kms of riding on this trail we end next to the Vilcanota River.

↓ 767M 9.2 KMS ↑ 16m
↓ 993M 10.5 KMS ↑ 34m
↓ 1495 m 14 kms ↑ 285m

PICKUP TIME: 8:00 am

RETURN TIME: 4-5pm

RIDING SCHEDULE: MARCH – LATE DECEMBER

INCLUDES:

  • Pickup and drop off from your accommodation
  • 4x4 transportation/shuttling for riding
  • Guided ride with an expert guide from Holy Trails
  • Homemade snacks and food on your box lunch
  • Hydration
  • 40+ pictures of the ride
  • Sun screen
  • Mechanical assistance
  • First aid and medical assistance

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Bike rental Devinci Spartan (can be added for $70)
  • Riding gear (can be added for $10)
  • Accommodation
  • Insurance
  • Tips (optional)

Olleros AD ONS

  • Bike Rental $70
  • Accommodation $40- $70 contact us to check options

WHAT TO BRING

  • Hydration BACKPACK
  • Sunglasses and riding glasses
  • Riding gear (helmet, knee and elbow pads)
  • Replacement parts for your bike (derailleur hanger)
  • Trail or Enduro Bike in good shape
  • Brakes and pads in good shape
  • Some tools
  • Light jacket

PRICING PER PERSON

1 rider 2 riders 3 riders 4 + riders
$290 $250 $230 $220
1 rider 2 riders 3 riders 4 + riders
Agencies:$265 $225 $200 $180
Christian Escobar Age: 33

Born in Lima and riding since he is 14 years old. Christian has been a DH racer for many years and has collected some National DH titles. Now he is fascinated with riding long trails that start next to glaciers.

Juan Manuel Saracco Age: 37

“Juancho” started biking only 5 years ago and is totally in love with MTB. He definitely is our guide riding the most kms a year. Juan has a perfect english and loves bike mechanics.

Hans Martin de Rossi Age: 45

Hans is a Pioneer of MTB in Cusco and cofounder of Holy Trails. He lives in our favorite place on earth, The Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco. Hans is constantly exploring and riding Paradise. A background in tourism and a fluid english makes him our main man at Cusco.

Diego Sarmiento Age: 36

Diego “Pacifico” is our main man and has been riding since 1996. On 2002 he started Racing Downhill and has collected several national titles. Founded Holy Trails in 2002. Diego has discovered and restored 2 of our secret trails and has been organizing Santisimo Downhill an iconic race for 9 years; also owner and operator of BIKESHOP.

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