Alma Andina

Alma Andina takes riders deep into the spectacular landscapes of the Cusco region of Peru, combining high-altitude mountain roads, remote valleys, and ancient Andean landscapes in a demanding ultra-distance cycling adventure. Starting and finishing in Cusco, the route showcases the region’s dramatic scenery while pushing riders to their limits at extreme altitude.

The inaugural edition covered 620 kilometres with almost 10,000 metres of elevation gain, with a 130-hour time limit. The route passed through Abra de Corao, Pisac, Paucartambo, Ocongate, Checacupe, Pitumarca, Abra de Jahuaycate, Combapata, and Tungasuca before returning to Cusco.

Altitude is one of Alma Andina’s defining challenges. Riders climb deep into the Andes, with sections reaching around 4,200 metres above sea level, while navigating constantly changing terrain and conditions. The event combines physical endurance with the cultural experience of travelling through rural Andean communities.

More than simply an ultra, Alma Andina aims to showcase Cusco as a destination for long-distance cycling, connecting riders with the region’s landscapes, history, culture, and communities. The event also incorporates a social initiative supporting children and teenagers in high-altitude communities along the route.

With 620 km of riding, almost 10,000 m of climbing, and the immense altitude of the Peruvian Andes, Alma Andina is a serious test of endurance and adaptation—and a unique way to experience one of South America’s most extraordinary cycling regions.