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Day by day…
Located in the heart of the eastern Andes and to the south of the city of Cusco, Ausangate Mountain (6333 m.a.s.l.) is considered to be the primary deity by of the Andean towns to the south. This is a high altitude circuit with strongly varying climatic conditions, and trekkers must be in good physical condition.
Day 1: CUSCO - TINQUI (4000 M)
After breakfast, we will travel to Tinqui by private bus. Along the way, we will have impressive views of the Vilcanota mountain range. Ultimately, we will make our arrival at Tinqui after 7 hours of travelling, and make camp for the night.
Note 1: Cold climate
Day 2: TINQUI-UPIS (4400 M)
We will have breakfast and then spend the first day acclimatizing in the heart of the high plains. We will make an easy hike to the natural hot springs of Upis, and make camp for the night at the foot of the majestic Ausangate Mountain also called Upis.
Duration: 6 hours
Day 3: UPIS - AUSANGATE COCHA (4500 M)
After breakfast, we will take a long hike to Diente de Sierra. After trekking through the Arapa Pass at 4700 m.a.s.l., we will descend into a valley surrounded by beautifully coloured lagoons, including the Yanacocha Lagoon (4400 m.a.s.l). We will ascend again via the throat of Pucacocha Mountain, and then we will reach the Extremo Ausangate Pass (4950 m.a.s.l.), and then descend again and make camp at Ausangate Cocha.
Duration: 7 hours
Note 1: Cold climate
Day 4: AUSANGATE COCHA - PASO PALOMANI/JAMPA (4600 M)
After breakfast, we will ascend the Palomani Pass (5100 m.a.s.l.) which is the culmination of our trek. From this point, it is possible to enjoy the great landscape offered by the snow-capped peaks of Ausangate (5800 m.a.s.l.) and Santa Catalina (5808 m.a.s.l.). After that, we will descend to Finayapampa (4400 m.a.s.l.) and finally make camp at Jampa (4600 m.a.s.l.)
Duration: 7 hours
Note 1: Cold climate
Day 5: JAMPA – PASO CAMPA - PACCHANTA (4200 M)
Today, our journey will take us to the Campa Pass (5080 m.a.s.l.). Along the way, we will have amazing views of several lagoons and villages like Calacha and Pacchanta (4200 m.a.s.l.), where we will make camp and enjoy the natural hot springs.
Duration: 7 hours
Note 1: Cold climate
Day 6: PACCHANTA – TINQUI - CUSCO.
We will have breakfast, and then start our way back to Tinqui, leaving behind the wonderful landscapes of the massive Ausangate. We will return to Cusco in the evening and you will spend the night at your hotel.
Duration: 7 hours
Note 1: Hotel not included
Included:
Transport and subsequent transfers from your hotel in Cusco, English speaking guide, food during the treks, mountain equipment (tents, camping equipment, ropes), transport of collective equipment (by porters)
Not Included:
International and domestic flights; Hotels in Cusco; Airport tax ($28 per person); Food purchases in the towns not included in the trek (food costs approximately $8 per person in a good restaurant). Personal equipment is also NOT included, such as a sleeping bag rated to –10˚ C; Mattresses; Hiking/Walking shoes; Helmut with light; Pick; Crampons, etc. These items CAN be rented.
Note: Personal insurance is obligatory.
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