Mountain Biking Ollantaytambo - Pachar by Las Qolqas Eco Resort
MTB Route along Inka Trail (Qhapaq Ñan) from Ollantaytambo to Pachar
Mountain Biking Easy
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 493 m
- Descent
- 430 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.8 km
- High Point
- 3 km
- Gradient
- 6˚
Start the route in Muñaypata and cycle downhill on a dirt road along the Patacancha River. Enter the living Inka village of Ollantaytambo and cycle through its cobble stone streets.
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Description
Cross the Urubamba river using the Inka suspension bridge at the entrance to the village and head South along agricultural terraces facing the Urubamba River. There is a small and well preserved Inka garrison that guarded the access to the village from upstream. The approach to Pachar is on an Imperial Inka Trail (Qhapaq Ñan), with well preserved agricultural terraces, which are farmed to this day using traditional methods. Once in Pachar you can treat yourself to a cold beer at the micro brewery Cervecería del Valle.
On your return trip we recommend you cycle past the train station in Ollantaytambo and head uphill along a small side road which will lead you straight to the Inka Fortress.
The climb back up to Muñaypata is the only strenuous bit of your ride.
Length of ride: 20km Elevation Gain: 419m Min Elevation: 2,803m Max Elevation: 3,005m
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Difficulty
Easy
Mostly smooth and non-technical singletrack with unavoidable obstacles 2in/5cm tall or less. Avoidable obstacles may be present. Ideal for beginner riders.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Technical
- Picturesque
- Singletrack
- Road sections
- Wet-weather friendly
- Gap Jumps
- Rock Gardens