Without a doubt the Ausangate trail offers some of the most wonderful scenery in the whole of the Cusco area, with many birds and wildlife and also glaciers and high alpine lakes. Its also one of the most challenging in the region with three high passes over 5,000 metres/ 16000 feet.
On a clear day, Apu Ausangate dominates Cusco’s southern skyline. As we draw closer to this massive massif (6,380 metres/ 20 926 feet) one becomes increasingly impressed and understands fully why the ancient Incas held this spectacular mountain in such high regard.
During the whole Ausangate trek circuit we pass local villages where the people dress in their typical attire – the women in beautiful flat board hats with trimmings – and llamas graze freely.
Cusco Airport Transfer
0700 AM
Pick up from the hotel at 7:00 am by car in our private transport to Mallma (3900m / 12795ft), located southeast of Cusco. During the walk we will observe beautiful natural landscapes when we are passing high Andean plateaus.
The presence of mountains, lagoons and rivers makes it an unimaginable landscape. Upon reaching Mallma, we will take a sweet walk of approximately 3 hours.
During which we will be able to enjoy the spectacular view over the Callangate mountain that borders our camp called Singrenacocha lagoon (4200m / 13776ft)
• Food: Lunch, Dinner
We will be serving Breakfast.
The sunrise over the Cordillera Vilcanota is very spectacular, with the landscape of glaciers, lagoons, etc. that surrounds us. Despite being high in the Andes, some flowers and plants knew how to grow, such as the Andean Cactus. Also camelids, Chinchillins, the Condor and the Puma live here.
We will ascend the Huayna Ausangate Pass (4600m / 15088ft), after which we continue going through different altitude levels in the Pallccapampa Valley (4500m / 14760ft), our campsite.
• Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Breakfast; the sunrise will give us some fine moments during the walk to the Acoyconca Pass (4800m / 15744ft). We will see the Callangate and Ausangate glaciers in a colorful scene with some villages in the valleys.
Then we will easily descend to the community of Pacchanta (4300m / 14104ft), where we will enjoy the hot springs. We will spend the night in this place near the hot spring.
• Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Breakfast; We leave Pacchanta and start walking the path back to Tinqui (3850m / 12628ft), which will last approximately 3 hours. During the walk we will see the living culture of farmers in the glacier chain called Cinaqara.
We will embark on a private transport that will take us back to the city of Cusco, where we estimate that we will arrive around 5:00 p.m.
• Food: Breakfast, Lunch
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