What to expect
Peru has 8 trails
including difficult, medium, and extra difficult trails.
The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Ausangate Trek
and the one with the least climb is the Choquequirao Trek.
The longest trail is Huayhaush Hike
at 122 km. To complete this hike you should budget at least 9 days.
For a shorter adventure, you can try the Colca Canyon Trek
a t 18.5 km. This could be done in as little as 2 days.
Trails with the best offering of hostels include
Lares Trail, Salkantay Trek, Santa Cruz Trek, Ausangate Trek, and Choquequirao Trek.
Short trails in Peru
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Medium
Huayhaush Hike
Pacllón, Peru
76 mi · 25722 ft
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Medium
Ausangate Trek
Ocongate, Peru
40 mi · 9585 ft
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Extra Difficult
Choquequirao Trek
San Pedro de Cachora, Peru
20 mi · 12590 ft
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Medium
Colca Canyon Trek
Cabanaconde, Peru
12 mi · 8157 ft
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Medium
Lares Trail
Lares, Peru
16 mi · 5782 ft
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Medium
Salkantay Trek
Mollepata, Peru
47 mi · 20443 ft
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Medium
Santa Cruz Trek
Yanama, Peru
28 mi · 6314 ft
Longest trails in Peru
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Medium
Salkantay Trek
Mollepata, Peru
47 mi · 20443 ft
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Medium
Lares Trail
Lares, Peru
16 mi · 5782 ft
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Medium
Colca Canyon Trek
Cabanaconde, Peru
12 mi · 8157 ft
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Extra Difficult
Choquequirao Trek
San Pedro de Cachora, Peru
20 mi · 12590 ft
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Medium
Ausangate Trek
Ocongate, Peru
40 mi · 9585 ft
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Medium
Huayhaush Hike
Pacllón, Peru
76 mi · 25722 ft
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Difficult
Inca Trail
Ollantaytambo, Peru
20 mi · 10423 ft