Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 3,300 metres on the first day. The second day ascends over Dead Woman's pass- the highest point on the Inca Trail at 4,200 metres. This is the most dangerous point in terms of altitude sickness, however, you do not spend long at this elevation and by the afternoon you'll be back at 3,600 metres. The trail only descends from this point until you reach Machu Picchu at 2,430 metres. Inca Trail to Machu Picchu The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (also known as "Camino Inca" or "Camino Inka") is a hiking trail in Peru that terminates at Machu Picchu. It
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