{"id":27474,"date":"2021-09-13T08:33:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T12:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/?p=27474"},"modified":"2021-10-06T08:28:15","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T12:28:15","slug":"salkantay-trek-vs-lares-trek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/peru\/machu-picchu\/salkantay-trek-vs-lares-trek\/","title":{"rendered":"Salkantay trek vs Lares trek"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many ways to visit Machu Picchu<\/b> but if you are one of the adventurous ones, surely you have considered doing a route instead of a simple visit. We know there are many options, and two of the most requested are the Salkantay Trek and the Lares Trek but which one to do<\/b>? It’s a tough decision but that’s what we’re here for. <\/p>\n

Today we tell you the difference between the two routes so that in the Salkantay Trek vs Lares trek<\/b> competition you can make your winner and your final decision.<\/p>\n

We hope to help you decide between these two treks so you can incorporate them into your Peru travel itinerary<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Starting point: Cusco<\/h2>\n

The only thing these two routes have in common is that both start in Cusco<\/b>. In addition, during your last day you discover Machu Picchu and return to Cusco.<\/p>\n

But the rest is different, both the stops you make along the way and the number of miles traveled and the level of difficulty. That said, both are a guaranteed adventure.<\/p>\n

\"General<\/p>\n

Distance of Salkantay trek vs Lares Trek<\/h2>\n

On the Salkantay 4 days trek<\/a> you travel 36 mil<\/b> and 38 mil if you decide to do the 5-day option. In the Lares Trek however, you will do 29 mil<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Treks duration<\/h2>\n

The Salkantay Trek<\/b> can be done in 4 or 5 days<\/b>, you choose.
\nThe more days, the more time you will have to enjoy the views and scenery. On the other hand, the Lares Trek<\/a> is done in 4 days<\/b>, there are no other options. <\/p>\n

Altitude on the Salkantay Trek vs Lares Trek<\/h2>\n

The highest elevation of the Salkantay Trek is 15000 ft in altitude<\/b>. That is, during the second day of your excursion you will visit the Salkantay Passage<\/b>, the highest point of the trail. The rest of the days you will be at 14000 ft, 9000 ft and 7800 ft.<\/p>\n

However, the highest point of the Lares Trek is Paso Pachacutect, at 15400 ft<\/b>. The rest of the days at around 13700 and 12000 fts.<\/p>\n

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Salkantay Trek vs Lares Trek stops<\/h2>\n

The first Salkantay Trek<\/b> day starts in Cusco and you head to Mollepata<\/b>. Then to Challacancha<\/b> and to Soraypampa<\/b>, where you can visit Humantay Lake<\/a>. Places that with the Lares trek you won’t see.<\/p>\n

On the second day you can enjoy the views of the valleys and snow-capped<\/b> mountain peaks. Las paradas del d\u00eda son:The stops for the day are:Soraypampa<\/b>, Pasaje Salkantay<\/b>, Huayracmachay<\/b>.The rest of the stops you will make will be:<\/p>\n