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Ausangate Trek
A 53 km guided trek around Nevado Auzangate
Join the Ausangate Trek 5 days and enjoy one of the highest altitude treks you can do in the Andes. You will trek a total of 53 km around the Nevado Auzangate in the company of a professional mountain guide.
Get ready to spend 5 days among colorful lakes, glaciers, wild llamas, Andean villages and the highest mountain in Cuzco with 6384 masl always in the background. In addition, the fourth day of the trek, the route will take you to the insolite Rainbow Mountain or Vinicunca mountain 🌈. Do you want to know all the secrets that this Andean route hides? 👇
Tour details
Included
- Bilingual guide
- Access ticket to Ausangate Park
- Access ticket to Rainbow Mountain
- Chef to prepare meals
- Two-person camping tent (with mattress
- sheet
- pillows)
- Mules to carry luggage up to 6 kg (approx. 13 lbs) per person
- Oxygen bottles and first aid kit
- Portable toilet
- Waterproof bag to protect your backpack
- Private transport Cusco – Cachora – Cusco
Not included
- Sleeping bag (rent for 50 soles)*
- Individual camping tent (rent for $30 USD)*
- Breakfast on the first day
- Dinner on the last day
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation! If you cancel at least 48 hours before the tour starts, you will receive 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of no-show, no refunds will be given.
Tour itinerary
DAY 1 Cusco - Tinki - Pajchanta - Qomerqocha
Tinki ➡ Qomercocha
Difficulty: Moderate - 4,34 mi. (7 km.)
Initial altitude: 12467 ft. (3.800 m.)
Maximum altitude: 13451 ft. (4.100 m.)
Campsite altitude: 13451 ft. (4.100 m.)
Pick up in Cuzco
We will be picked up from our hotel in Cuzco at 7:00 a.m. and we will head to Pajchanta. We will travel by bus and it will take 3 and a half hours. Before lunch, around 12:00, we will have time to relax in the hot springs before stopping for lunch.
⛺Qomerqocha Camp
After this rest we will begin the trek to Qomerqocha camp, where upon arrival we will make ourselves comfortable and enjoy a delicious dinner before going to rest and replenish our strength for the next day.
DAY 2 Qomerqocha - Jhampa Pass - Jhampa Pampa - Huchuy Phinaya
Qomercocha ➡ Huchuy Phinaya
Difficulty: Moderate - 8,7 mi. (14 km.)
Initial altitude: 13451 ft. (4.100 m.)
Maximum altitude: 16437 ft. (5.010 m.)
Campsite altitude: 15420 ft. (4.700 m.)
Paso Jhampa (Jhampa Pass)
Today we will wake up early and after a delicious breakfast prepared by our chef we will start the trek to the Jhampa pass which is at an altitude of more than 16404 feet (5,000 me.) and is the first highest point of this 5 day trek.
⛺Camp Huchuy Phinaya
At 12:00 p.m. we will stop for lunch in Jhampa Pampa and after this short break we will continue the trekking route to our campsite in Huchuy Phinaya, where we will rest after this hard day and where we will enjoy a tasty dinner.
DAY 3 Huchuy Phinaya - Palomani Pass - Ausangate Qocha - Ananta
Huchuy Phinaya ➡ Ananta
Difficulty: Moderate - 8,7 mi. (14 km.)
Initial altitude: 15420 ft. (4.700 m.)
Maximum altitude: 17060 ft. (5.200 m.)
Campsite altitude: 15420 ft. (4.700 m.)
Paso Palomani (Palomani Pass)
Today we will wake up very early and after breakfast start the hike to Palomani Pass which is located at 5,210 meters above sea level and is the highest point of this entire 5-day trek.
⛺Ananta Camp
We will stop for lunch and rest at Ausangate Qocha and continue until we reach Ananta, where we will spend the night. Upon our arrival at the camp we will enjoy a comforting dinner and retire to our tents to rest and replenish our strength until the next day.
DAY 4 Ananta - Vinicunca Mountain - Ananta - Yana Qocha
Ananta ➡ Yana Cocha
Difficulty: Moderate - 7,45 mi. (12 km.)
Initial altitude: 15420 ft. (4.700 m.)
Maximum altitude: 16568 ft. (5.050 m.)
Campsite altitude: 16076 ft. (4.900 m.)
Vinicunca Mountain
We will wake up early and after breakfast we will start the hike to the spectacular Vinicunca Mountain, also known as the Rainbow Mountain. From there we will also have an incredible panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.
⛺ Yana Camp
After enjoying this iconic place we will return to the camp at Ananata where we will have lunch. After this break we will continue for a few more hours until we reach Yana Qocha camp where we will have dinner and spend the night.
DAY 5 Yana Qocha - Abra Arapa - Upis Community - Cusco
Difficulty: Moderate - 3,72 mi. (6 km.)
Initial altitude: 16076 ft. (4.900 m.)
Maximum altitude: 16076 ft. (4.900 m.)
Upis Community
Today is our last day of this amazing trek and after having our breakfast we will start our hike until we reach Upis Community where we will have lunch.
🚐Return to Cuzco
After lunch we will have time to relax in the hot springs, after which we will head back to Cuzco to put an end to these unforgettable 5 days of trekking.
What to bring to Ausangate Trek
- Original passport (the same one used to book trip)
- Medium backpack of 30 or 40 liters
- Canteen or refillable water bottle
- Comfortable hiking boots
- Flashlight
- Sunglasses
- Shorts
- Warm clothing
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or waterproof poncho
- Waterproof gloves
- Leisure footwear for the campsite
- Quick dry towel
- Portable battery charger
- Personal hygiene items
