night 0 = Cuzco (3326m)
... next morning bus to Mollepata, hike towards Soraypampa
night 1 = Cruz Pata (3500m)
... follow the road, or ask local advice on the best paths
... Cruz Pata is also called Marcocasa. Look for 2 huge crosses.
night 2= anywhere before Salcantay Pass
... close to the huge moraine wall offers best protection
... pass is 4700m
... this is the longest & most difficult day.
night 3 = hotsprings down hill past Colpapampa
... most hikers stay in Colpapampa. Hotsprings are even better.
night 4= La Playa
... small town with limited road access. Watch your gear here.
... many hikers catch a truck to the town of Santa Teresa. But much better is to hike to Llactapata instead.
night 5 = Llactapata
... lovely remote campsite with views to Machu Picchu
... catch train next day for 9km, or walk to Aguas Calientes
night 6 = Aguas Calientes (under 2000m)
... visit Machu Picchu (2350m) early next morning
night 7 = Aguas Calientes
... catch train out to Cuzco or Ollantaytambo next day
