13.1km
Total Distance
1,402m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A steep descent into one of the deepest canyons on earth, from the rim town of Cabanaconde to a palm oasis on the valley floor. Condors soar on the thermals above as the trail zigzags down the arid walls. Getting down is easy, but the climb back out in the heat is a real test.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Bridge San Juan · 0.2km
    Viewpoint
  2. 2
    Shelter · 1.3km
  3. 3
    Viewpoint · 5.6km
  4. 4
    Viewpoint · 5.9km
  5. 5
    Sangalle Waterfalls · 7.3km
    Viewpoint
  6. 6
    Viewpoint · 9.7km
  7. 7
    Shelter · 10km
  8. 8
    Viewpoint · 10km
Marked route
Camino de Colca

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes