5-Day 4-Night Ausangate Trek from Cusco, Peru

The Ausangate (6,398m/2,0991f) is considered one of the most beautiful snow-capped mountains of the Andes. The region around the mountain offers impressive scenery of mountains, glaciers, lagoons and streams. Furthermore, the Andean people are very hospitable and preserve the respect for nature. The farmers have excellent knowledge in the raising of cattle such as the vicuña, the alpaca and the lama, which are all appreciated for their fine quality of wool and meat. The four hours drive from Cusco to Tinqui is an excellent preparation for the differences in temperature and altitude.

 

Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Cusco – Urcos – Tinqui - Upis

Pass By: Salkantay Trail Peru Trekking Company, Oficina 105 Calle Procuradores 366 Procuradores 366 Oficina 105, Cusco 08002 Peru
We will leave Cusco early in the morning by bus to Tinqui, we will start on foot towards the community of Upis School (4400m/14436f). we will meet with hours horseman, Then we have small breakfast in the route then we have first pass called Arapa (4800m/15748f). Thereafter, we will descend towards Yana cocha and have a picknick. Our route continues ascending towards the Ausangate pass (4850m/15912f) and ends our campsite Ananta Pass (4650m/15256f) where we will camp.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Day 2: Upis – Ananta pass – Montaña Colorada

Pass By: Ausangate, Cusco 08002 Peru
After breakfast, we will ascend towards the first pass called Arapa (4800m/15748f). Thereafter, we will descend towards Yana cocha and have a picknick. Our route continues ascending towards the Pass Warmisaya (4950m/15912f) we have box lunch then we can continue to walk to Ausangate Lake of the (4650m/15256f) where we will camp.

Hiking time: 9 hours aprox.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Day 3: Ausangate Lake – Palomani pass – Jampa

Pass By: Ausangate Peru, Triunfo Street, Office 203, Plaza de Armas Cusco, Triunfo 392, Cusco 08002, Peru
The 3rd day is both, the most beautiful and the most ardous one: we will first ascend towards the highest pass of this trek called the Palomani pass (5200m/17060f). From here, we will have an exceptional view of the mountains and glaciers of Ausangate. Thereafter, we will descend to the valley of Finaya Pampa and will finally arrive at our camping site called Jampa (4700m/15420f).

Hiking time: 9 hours aprox.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Day4: Jampa – Campa pass – Pacchanta

Pass By: Ausangate, Cusco 08002 Peru
The highlight of this day is definitely the spectacular ascend to the Campa pass (5100m/16732f). Moreover, we will pass several lovely lakes on the way to our camping site in Pacchanta (4350m/14270f). Here, we will visit the hot springs and will have a typical dinner.

Hiking time:. 6 hours aprox.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Day 5: Pacchanta - Tinqui - Cusco

Pass By: Cusco Cathedral, Portal Belen Plaza de Armas, Cusco 08002 Peru
After breakfast, our trek continues towards the village Tinqui (3900m/12795f), from where we will take a bus back to Cusco. On the way we will visit either Tipon or Saylla and have a typical dish of the region, such as guinea-pig or chicharrón (grilled pork). (Typical dish of the region included)

Transport time: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.