The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu have three overlapping trails. The One Day, Mollepata and Classic. The Mollepata is the longest routes with highest pass that intersects on Classic route before travelling ing Dead Woman's PAss. Situated in the Andes mountain extend, the trail passes through various kinds of Andean environments including alpine tundra and cloud forest. Tunnels, Settlement and Incan ruins are situated along the trail before finishing the endpoint at the Sun Gate on Machu Picchu mountain. The two longer routes need an acclivity to beyond 12,000 ft or 3,660 meters above the sea level.
Peruvian government was concern with the overuse of their environment so they limt the number of tourist per season. Maximum of 500 people including porters and guides are only allowed to begin everyday trail. Every February, Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is closed for cleaning.
