HIGH ANDES RUNNING

SALT FLATS, VOLCANOES, COLOURED MOUNTAINS AND ANDEAN CULTURE.
Salta & Jujuy - Northwest Argentina

Run through the Andes adapting to altitude running on Andean trails in the Yungas cloud forest, dry valleys and high Puna.

Test stamina and resistance running at altitudes in between 2500 and 4200 metres above sea level.

Discover trails that have been in use by the Andean communities for hundreds of years. This trip collaborates with local projects.

Salinas Grandes, run on a salt flat and try your skills mining salt manually.

DURATION: 7 DIAS / 6 NOCHES

START/END: SALTA / JUJUY

WHEN: APR to NOV

TRAVEL STYLE: CASUAL

ACTIVITY LEVEL:

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Itinerary

Day 1

SALTA Arrive in Salta. Afternoon run in the Yungas forest to start acclimatizing running Meet your guide and trainer to learn about the next days. Welcome dinner in Salta.

Day 2

QUEBRADA DEL TORO Drive to Tastil archaeological site and discover petroglyphs carved on rocks and stones ancient inhabitants. Altitude run on trails into the Oriental Andes Mountains. Spend the night in a mining town.

Day 3

VOLCANOES Morning altitude trek up an ancient lava flow.

Day 4

SALINAS GRANDES. Run on salt. Learn about manual salt mining. Check in to your hotel in Purmamarca.

Day 5

SEVEN COLOUR MOUNTAIN Start a day on a trail behind the 7 Colour Mountain. Discover a remote mountain lifestyle. Taste Andean flavours from local markets. Evening in Purmamarca.

Day 6

QUEBRADA DE HUMAHUACA Hike on trails from Tilcara. Afternoon to explore on your own or relax.

Day 7

RETURN TO THE LOWLANDS. Morning on your own to explore. Farewell lunch, drop of at the Jujuy airport.

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