AUSANGATE
(4 days / 3 nights)

The trek upon the snow peak Ausangate is one of the most famous in Cusco, for it was considered one of the most important Apus in Inca times. This trek takes place, all the time, at 4,600 m.a.s.l. and more. Nowadays the Ausangate is visited by thousands of tourists, taking its route about six days, rich with beautiful sightseeing: a combination of glacial lagoons and typical fauna of the heights. In this tour other snow peaks may also be observed, such as the Mariposa, Callangate, Colquecruz, and Campa. Many of these glaciers are scarcely visited by mountain climbers.

1ST DAY: CUSCO- TINKI (3950 m.a.s.l.)
The departure is scheduled early in the morning in order to be able to stop along the route. We will pass through nice villages of the Andes in the heights of Urcos, the sightseeing offers us the spectacular view of the Vilcanota mountain range. After traveling for three hours, we will arrive to Ocongate, an important village of much historic significance. We will then reach the village of Tinky, at 3,850 m.a.s.l., to a nice and typical hostel, where we will spend the night. This is the spot where our trek begins.

2ND DAY: TINKI - UPIS (4200 m.s.n.m.)
After breakfast, we will start the trek towards the mountain crossing, at 4,500. m.a.s.l., in order to continue through the outskirts of the snow peak Ausangate towards the camping-site of upis. Along the way we will witness lagoons of a variety of colors, as well as grazing llamas and alpacas.

3RD DAY: UPIS - PACCHANTA (4450 m.s.n.m.)
The next day, after having breakfast, we will prepare to start the trek towards pacchanta. The way is quite clear, with a continuous and moderate slope. The trek takes five hours, in front of a group of mountains, with a really marvelous scenery. The camping site is very close to the glacier, giving it a special location and nice view to take some pictures. Optionally, you may have a bath in the thermal waters close to the camping site.

 
4TH DAY: PACCHANTA - TINKI (3950 m.s.n.m.) - CUSCO
On the fourth day we will walk approximately for three hours to the village of Tinki. We will have lunch, and then take the return bus to Cusco.


SERVICES INCLUDED:

Sun-block.

PRICE:
2 to 6 people: US$ 200.00 per person.
7 to 12 people: US$ 130.00 per person.

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++ MORE PACKAGES OF TREKKING

Incatrail 2d / 1n	Incatrail 4d / 3n	Choquequirao 4d / 3n
Ausangate 4d / 3n	Ausangate 6d / 5n	Salkantay 5d / 4n
Lares Valley 3d / 2n