RED VALLEY & SANTA ELENA DOWN HILL

Autor: Biking Perú trek

RED VALLEY & SANTA ELENA DOWN HILL
This wonderful Red Valley (4940masl) is located very close to the rainbow mountain in the district of Pitumarca, Canchis Province about 3 hours from the city of Cusco. This option is a unique form how to enjoy of the views by mountain biking enjoying the magnificent terrain with the glaciers all around and the mountains full of different colors riding next to different lagoons

FIRST DOWNHILL RED VALLEY
We will leave very early the pickup time will be at 05:00 hrs., We will pick you up from your hotel and then we will go to the south of Cusco for 3 hours in our truck, in Pitumarca we will have breakfast and then continue to the Red Valley (4963m), then we will get ready our cycling equipment, after the guide will give you indications and a brief explanation to begin the descent in the red valley, In the first point we will see lamas, alpacas and red mountains, also we will pass by rivers and country houses, the road is horseshoe with small jumps and steps of pure stone a luxury road for the downhill lovers then we will arrive to the town of Uchullucllo (3500m) a break to take water and our snack.

SECOND BEST DESCENT SANTA ELENA MAGIC
Then we get into our car to climb the magical mountain of Santa Elena, which is at 4700m, the place is amazing for its colorful mountains and small turquoise lagoons, the descent by the waterfall and the beautiful road built of dirt steps and stones throughout the canyon to the end. After these two epic descents we will return to Pitumarca for our lunch and then return in our car to Cusco city arriving approximately 18:00 hrs.