Roadworks: Inca aisle Marathon 2011 Peru.m2ts

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Inca aisle Marathon 2011 Peru.m2ts

The inca trail Marathon - Peru 18-08-2011 Video from Jan Vandepoele ( Belgium ) Early breakfast and start of the "Inca Trail Marathon." The trail continues along the Cusichaca River and follows it upstream on a gradual climb for about three miles leaving behind the Urubamba valley and a magnificent view of snow-capped Mount Veronica (18865'), the highest peak in the Cordillera Urubamba. We reach the village of Wayllabamba at 9100 feet, the last inhabited village on the Inca trail. Penetrating the spectacular Llulluchayoc gorge; the trail becomes steeper as we enter mossy woods and continue our uphill climb through a thick forest, before emerging into a large meadow "pampa" Llulluchapampa high above tree line at about 12400 feet. We continue about a mile to Warmiwañusq'a pass "Pass of the Dead Woman" at 13779 feet, the highest pass in the Inca Trail. A short rocky descent into the valley brings us to the Pacaymayo River. We will have an aid station here. Ascending steps, we begin the climb toward Runkurakay pass. On the way we encounter the Runkurakay watchtower ruins at 12464 feet. We pass by a small lake before reaching the Runkurakay pass at 13100 feet. From here, you will have excellent views of the glaciated peaks of the Cordillera Vilcabamba. Most of the climb is behind us; the trail descends rocky slopes and reaches the strategic fortress of Sayacmarca "Dominant Town" at 12234 feet. Beyond Sayacmarca the trail enters dense groves and you will find impressive ...