Fitness Level Required for Treks in Peru

[kathyv]

I am taking the Lares Trek in a few weeks - how difficult is it??? Are there steep inclines? How many hours a day of walking?

[melody02]

I am in awful cardiovascular shape, have kinda bad knees, had a nasty sinus infection, AND was on my period during the trek (sorry for the TMI). It was very difficult, but I survived and am so glad I did it. The person in our group who had actually spent time acclimatizing and training with steps beforehand was practically walking backwards up the stairs while carrying on a normal conversation, while everyone else was huffing and puffing. I was by far the worse off in the group, but taking my sweet time allowed me to enjoy the scenery more. I rented two hiking poles, brought knee braces and spent a lot of just letting my heart rate go down. You will enjoy the journey a lot more if you are prepared, but if you are in moderate good shape, you will survive.

[michalcap]

Great tour ! You must go your own pace. Altitude can be a prob you can get something in Cusco for that.

This was my 1st trip in 2006 and since then I am with Gadventure going into my 10th trip. Have fun!

[michalcap]

Great tour. I did it in 2006. You must be in good shape.I did the Lairs trail. level 4. Great group of people and I still keep in touch with 1 of them .
Enjoy it. Have fun and use pills for the altitude.