GUNUNG · Peru

Salkantay

Information

Elevation: 6.271 m
Country: Peru (PE)
Mountain type: Mountain
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: -13.3383, -72.5436

Description

Salkantay (6,271 m) is the second highest peak in the Cusco region and one of the most sacred mountains for the Inca people — revered as the 'Apu protector' of Machu Picchu. Its trekking route crossing Salkantay Pass (4,650 m) was named by National Geographic as one of the world's top treks.

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Routes

Pendakian Puncak Teknis (6 Hari)

Sangat berat

+2371 m 5–6 hari

Ekspedisi teknis via wajah utara atau punggung timur laut: pendekatan dari Soraypampa, kamp di ~5.200 m, lalu summit attack melewati glasier curam dan es. Memerlukan pengalaman teknis glacier, crampon, tali, dan pemandu berpengalaman—hanya puluhan pendakian sukses yang tercatat.

Rute Humantay Lake

Ringan–sedang

+700 m 1 hari

Day hike populer ke Laguna Humantay (4.200 m) di kaki Salkantay—tidak sampai puncak, namun menyuguhkan pemandangan langsung glaciernya dari danau berwarna pirus. Cocok sebagai aklimatisasi sebelum trek penuh.

Salkantay Trek ke Machu Picchu (5 Hari)

Sedang

+1600 m 5 hari

Trek 66 km dari Soraypampa (3.900 m) melewati Salkantay Pass (4.650 m) di bawah glasier Salkantay, turun ke hutan awan dan zona tropis, berakhir di Aguas Calientes lalu Machu Picchu. Dinobatkan National Geographic sebagai salah satu trek terbaik dunia.

Climbing Experiences

Salkantay (6,271 m), the 'Savage Mountain' in Quechua, offers two distinct experiences: a 5-day trek to Machu Picchu via Salkantay Pass (4,650 m) — one of Peru's most popular trails — and a technical summit climb of its glaciated peak reached only dozens of times. Climbers report challenging glacier terrain, unpredictable weather, and breathtaking views of the Cordillera Vilcabamba from the top.

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