Lares Trek Difficulty Level

The Lares trek is a great alternative trek to the Inca trail. You will trek to Machu Picchu, but since it is lesser known, it will be quieter and you’ll be able to get a glimpse of the local people who live like their families have for hundreds of years.

Cusco- Calca – Lares – Wakahuasi

Difficulty level:	Moderate
Maximum Altitude:	3900m
Minimum Altitude:	3100m
Distance travelled:	7KM
Approximate walking Time:	5-7 hours

Wakahuasi – Yanahuara

Difficulty level:	Difficult
Maximum Altitude:	4300m
Minimum Altitude:	2900m
Distance travelled:	13KM
Approximate walking Time:	7-8 hours

Yanahuara – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

Difficulty level:	Moderate
Maximum Altitude:	2900m
Minimum Altitude:	2100m
Distance travelled:	3KM
Approximate walking Time:	1 hour

Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

Difficulty level:	Easy
Maximum Altitude:	2400m
Minimum Altitude:	2100m
Distance travelled:	6KM
Approximate walking Time:	2-3 hours

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What is Lares Trek?

The Lares Trek is one of the main alternative treks to Inca Trail to reach Machu Picchu.

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How difficult is the Lares Trek?

The Lares Trek is considered a moderate hike. It's not a technical hike but the altitude may affect some individuals

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Is purified water available on the trek?

We recommend that you bring a refillable water bottle as boiled water will be provided in the morning at breakfast, at lunch and every evening after dinner.

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