Ausangate Trek Perú

Overview

Ausangate trek ,rainbow mountain 5 days .Enjoy the nature of Ausangate including impressive rainbow mountain,on a 5-day trek around the foothills of the wonderful snow-capped sacred mountain apu of ausangate 6,380m/20,930ft,which is the highest mountain region of cusco.

Throughout the ausangate circuit we will pass through local villages,where people dress in their typical local clotging.Our incredible and unique Ausangate trek itinerary will take you to discover the most beautiful landscape of the Peruvian Andes .With its dazzling Ausangate peaks and glaciers,turquoise alpine lakes,rainbow mountain ,hot springs ,where llamas and alpacas walk freely .In addition,the the Ausangate trek is one of the most scenic,high altitude treks in Peru that traverses high altitude passes 5,00m/16,00ft.

Our mother nature will surprise you with an impressive display of vibrant and varied colors spread over the high peaks of Cusco .Remember that when you put your eyes on rainbow mountain,you’ll be contemplating millions of years of geological history and a natural wonder that’s not repeated on almost any other corner of the planet.You can also feel extreme tranquillity as you walk the red valley,surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains and beautiful slopes.At time ,your omly company will be alpacas,llamas and vicunas.also from time ,you’ll be able to odserve the daily life of the Andean communities that are located in that sector.Spectacular views from high altitudes especially while crossing two passes, the palomani pass and the qampa pass.

Tour Plan

Day 1: Cusco – Upis –Yana cocha camp

To start when your guide will pick you up at 5 am from your hotel in Cusco and then,we will drive in our private vehicle for approximately 3 hours to the traihead of Ausangate trek .Along the journey,we will pass through different colorful villages following the highway to puerto Maldonado.After driving for 3 hours ,we stop at Tinque (3,800m/12,467ft)to use a bathroom and buy something we forgot to buy in Cusco and then continue driving for 30 minute on a dirt road to reach the beginning of the trail. Upon arrival to the trail head,called Upis village (4,250m/13.943ft)we will have time to organize our daypack and duffle bags while our trekking cook prepares the breakfast and then ,we will enjoy the first breakfast with spectacular views of the vilcanota mountain range and Apu Ausangate peak (sacred mountain)located just in front of our trekking trail,while our muleteers organize and pack the equipment for the hike .After breakfast ,before starting the hike ,the tour guide will introduce you to the staff of the company that will be on the Ausangate circuit with you. Our trek Ausangate begin on a small path that winds through the andean potato and grain fields.The first three hours of hiking run over hilly pampa crossing some streaming and slight rise where you see some andean row of houses built like in their ancestor time .As we hike through the spiky ichu grass of the pampa,in the community of Upis (4,400m/14,435ft,where we'll enjoy our lunch just right at the base of Ausangate mountain(6,372m/20,900). After eating the delicious lunch, we will continue ascending for 2 hours to Arapa pass(4,800mt/15,748ft).At the top of the pass,we will have stunning views of eroded mountains,highland valleys and wonderful view of the Ausangate mountain behind it.From the pass,we trek across an arid hillside for 20 minutes and then we descend ,sometimes quite steeply ,for 1 hour and 30 minutes to get the first camsite,called Yana Qocha(4,570m/14,993ft),which is a place with amazing views around of the ausangate muntain.Once we get to the YanaQocha camp,we will have free time to take a rest or walk around the campsite before the happy hours (afternoon tea ),folloewd by dinner.Durant the dinner ,the trek leader will tell you the scheduled wake time for the next day.

Elevation: 4800m/15,748ft
Hiking,distance:15km/ 5 to 6 hours
Meals:Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 2: Yana Qocha – Qomer Qocha camp

We will wake you up in the morning with a hot cup of coca tea and then,we will enjoy the nutritious breakfast .After breakfast ,we will begin our hike along a gently sloping trail (up and down),into a valley blue glacial lakes and waterfalls.This section of the Ausangate trail is one of the most picturesque ones,which is located along the impressive Ausangate Mountain(6,384m/20,945ft).After hiking for 1 and a half hours along these beautiful and colorful glacial lakes,called Yana Qocha (black lake)and PucaQocha(red lake),we will start hiking up on a switchback trail to pukacocha pass(4,870m/15,977ft). At the top of the pass,wewillbe impressed by the beautiful views of ausangate mountain,the lagoons below,formed by a melting glacier .In front of us,we will have an extraordinary vantage point to look down and see the snow -capped mountains going in different directions and the red valleys of the highlands with colorful mountains and an untouched landscape .After wards,we will take advantage of some great photographic opportunities and begin our descent into the valley ,walking close to some freely grazing llamas and alpacas. Then we will climb to reach our lunch spot called Ananta(4,750m/16,583ft),located in a highland valley with incredible views everywhere and some llamas grazing nearby .Folowing lunch ,we continue trekking uphill for 2 hours to reach to the Warmisaya pass(4,985m/16,354ft)fron this pass,wewill be able to spot the rainbow mountain in a further distance and views are still very impressive.After witnessing the views and taking some pictures,we will walk the last 30 to 45 minutes downhill to reach the second camp located at Qomer Qocha(4,570m/14,993ft).At the camp,we will enjoy afternoon tea and dinner and then go to sleep,because the next day we willget up early to explore the amazing vinicunca rainbow mountain.

Difficulty:Moderate
Hiking /distance:14km,/6 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 3: Qomer Qocha-Rainbow Mountain-Ausangate Qocha

We will wake you up very early with a hot cup of tea an then breakfast after breakfast we will comtinue walk to the Rainbow Mountain and explore and take pictures.The hiking path is uphill for about 1,20minutes before reaching to the famous rainbow muntain. When we arrive at top Rainbow Mountain ,we will soak up incredible views of the painted hill or vinicunca also called the 7 color muntain (5,100m/16.732ft),in the vilcanota range and we will receive information from your tour guide as to why these mountais are unique after exploring for approximately 45 minutes depending on your trekking speed and weather conditions we return to our camp by the same path we took ,alomg the way ,we will have the opportunity to see some farmers who still use llamas as in the time ol d the incas. Once we arrive at the camp ,wewillhave time to rest and enjoy the delicious lunch .In the afternoon ,we will walk for 3 hours to the third camp,called Ausangate Qocha(4,500m/14,763ft)following the path along the skirt of the colorful mountains.Subsequently ,we will arrive at the camp where we will enjoy afternoon tea before being served an amazing dinner.

Elevation: 5,100m/16,732ft
Hiking time/Distance: 6hours 14km/8.69mi
Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 4: Ausangate Qocha – Qampa camp

After another wonderful breakfast ,we begin another challenging and rewarding day.We will climb for 3 hours along the shores of the lagoon Ausangate Qocha and then continue until to the highest poing of the Ausangate circuit,which is the paloman pass(5,200m/17,060ft).Besides,the trail ascends between the red bluffs of apacheta(mound of stones) at the highest point,we'll snap the unique picture. After taking pictures at the pass ,wewill begin our descent following the trail as it loops across the steep slope passing corrals and herds of llamas and alpacas . After having lunch,we climb over the hilly terrain surrounding the peak of Ausangate,toward a marshy area to reach the upper level of the valley where is our basecamp.Upon arrival at basecamp of Qampa camp(4,700m/15,419ft),we willrest and have hot driks.Likewise,around the camp amid these rocks and bounders,you will have an opportunity to see viscachas ,andean rabbit.At dinner time,you guide will provide the plam for the next day.

Elevation: 5,200m/17,060ft
Hiking time/Distance: 7 hours/13km/8.07mi
Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 5: Qampa – Pacchanta – Cusco

After breakfast ,this morning we leave Qampa base camp with beautiful views of Huayna ausangate Mountain throgh the andean typical houses ascending step by step for about 3 hours towards Qampa pass that is an altitude of (5,00m/16,633ft)after Qampa pass,we continue 2 hours descending to gorgeous Qomercocha (green lake) located in the skirt of the Puka Moqo (red mountain).Finally,we reach to Pacchanta village to have the last lunch prepared by our chef,furthermore,at pacchanta you will have a chance to soak the natural hot spring before or after lunch ,before taking transportation to cusco.

Elevation: 4,100m/13,463ft
Hiking time: 6 hours/distace;14km/8.6mi
Meals: breakfast, lunch