Colca Canyon Trek (Cabanaconde path)
Partial line only: OSM Cabanaconde-side canyon path (relation 2517569). Published one-way 12.97 km; round-trip 25.93 km is not doubled. Not the full oasis circuit (cited ~50 km). Boleto Turístico PEN 70 is reported secondary.
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Distance 12.97 km Reported · Ascent provisional (DEM sample) · High point provisional (DEM sample) · 3d · SAC T2 · OSM mountain hiking — partial Cabanaconde path
Cite this record
The Hiking World, Colca Canyon Trek (Cabanaconde path), read 2026-10-15, https://www.thehikingworld.com/trails/colca-canyon
How we verify · last checked 2026-10-15
Byline
- The Hiking World editorial team · author
Figures marked provisional are seed data and still need verification. Source and last-checked date sit under each cited value.
Forecast at page generation, 2026-11-04T22:08:44.612Z
Representative point on Colca Canyon Trek (Cabanaconde path): -15.598°, -71.974°, about 3298 m. A forecast, not a trail-surface reading.
At generation: 18°C, Overcast.
- 2026-11-04 11–25°C, 2 mm
- 2026-11-05 8–25°C, 2 mm
- 2026-11-06 10–19°C, 14 mm
Source Open-Meteo. Mountain weather changes with elevation and aspect.
Life-safety notices on this page come from the issuer.
Sourced record
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Reported
Named secondary source, including OpenStreetMap. Not a verified official figure.
Distance and elevation
The stored line is OpenStreetMap relation 2517569, 12.97 km. That is the Facts distance for this record, not a second measurement.
OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), relation 2517569 · source · checked 2026-09-21
Maps
Geometry © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL, relation 2517569.
OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), relation 2517569 · source · checked 2026-09-21
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Altitude weather delta
High 3,298 m minus low 2,235 m is 1,063 m of relief on this record. A standard tropospheric lapse of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m implies about 6.9 °C cooler at the high point than the valley, all else equal.
That is a model (International Standard Atmosphere environmental lapse), not a forecast and not a trail-closure. Wind, snow, and storms stay in Hazards.
derived:lapse-rate · read 2026-09-10 · provisionalISA 6.5 °C / 1,000 m · wikipedia.org · 2026-09-10
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Catalog entry
OSM mountain hiking — partial Cabanaconde path
- SAC T2 (mapped — no official SAC grade)
- Mountain hiking. Continuous trail, some steep ground, sure-footedness helpful.
- YDS Class 1
- Class 1. Walking on an established path; low fall risk.
Stored distance is 12.97 km. The chart axis follows the DEM sample (13.72 km), not the published line length.
Ingested from OpenStreetMap relation 2517569 (ODbL). This is a partial line: the Cabanaconde-side canyon path only, not the full oasis circuit. Published one-way 12.97 km (provisional OSM line, 2026-09-21). Round-trip 25.93 km is noted and not doubled. Ascent 1,929 m and descent 1180 m are the Facts figures from Copernicus GLO-30 and remain provisional.
High 3,298 m and low 2,235 m are the DEM line max and min. Cruz del Cóndor / rim ~3,800 m is a cited landmark off this short path, not the line max. The cited ~50 km multi-day route is not this record. Disjoint: 2 members, gap 118 m.
typicalDays 3 is the cited fuller itinerary window (secondary) and does not match this short path. Boleto Turístico de Colca (Autocolca) PEN 70 for foreign adults, 2026, is reported secondary.
Water
No water sources recorded.
Permits & fees
Conditions, fees and rules change. Confirm with the issuer and local authorities before you go. This is a reference, not a substitute for local advice. Terms
- Permit
- Boleto Turístico de Colca (Autocolca)
Permits and fees
We are not the issuer. Fees and rules change — confirm with the issuer before you pay.
| Permit | Cost | Quota / restriction | Issuer | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boleto Turístico de Colca (Autocolca)Unverified — not officially sourced | Not recorded | — | Not recorded | Not recorded | Unverified |
Hazards
- This page is the short Cabanaconde-side path (12.97 km one-way), not the full Colca oasis circuit.
- Out-and-back. Round-trip 25.93 km is the same line walked back, not a second geometry.
Getting there
No sourced gateway chain yet.
Getting there car-free
- Start (OSM line): car-free flag unknown.
- End (OSM line): car-free flag unknown.
Trailheads
- Start (OSM line) car-free: unknown
- End (OSM line) car-free: unknown
Questions
Do I need a permit for Colca Canyon Trek (Cabanaconde path)?
A permit is listed as required for Colca Canyon Trek (Cabanaconde path): Boleto Turístico de Colca (Autocolca). Status: Unverified. This desk does not treat that as an official ruling.
When is the best time to hike Colca Canyon Trek (Cabanaconde path)?
On this record the best season is: Dry season May–Sep (Wikipedia, reported secondary, 2026-09-21).
How difficult is Colca Canyon Trek (Cabanaconde path)?
Colca Canyon Trek (Cabanaconde path) is graded OSM sac_scale: mountain_hiking · SAC T2 (mapped — no official SAC grade) · YDS 1. A sourced hazard on this record: This page is the short Cabanaconde-side path (12.97 km one-way), not the full Colca oasis circuit.
How long is Colca Canyon Trek (Cabanaconde path)?
The OSM 2-D length on this record is 12.97 km (reported). Published figures may differ. See /guides/how-long-is-the-trail
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