Day 2: Scaling Heights: Soraypampa to Chaullay via Salkantay Pass
At 5:30 am, as dawn breaks, we gear up for the trek’s pinnacle: Salkantay Pass at 15,190 ft. The ascent unfolds a panorama of Salkantay, Humantay, Tucarhuay, and Pumasillo. A descent to Huayracmachay leads us to lunch and the transition into the lush “cloud forest” or Mountain Sky View.
The path to Chaullay unveils the wonders of the semi-tropical forest. As we reach Chaullay, Andean cabins become our haven for the night, offering a front-row seat to a breathtaking valley.
Hiking time: 7 – 8 hours
Kilometers covered: 13,67 mi (22 km.)
Low point: 12795 ft. (3900 m.)Â Â – High point: 15190 ft. (4630 m.)