Summary
Summary
Ausangate Trek 6Days/5Nights is an alternative hike that promises incredible scenarios of nature as well as the Denied Apu Ausangate, our excursion starts from Cusco to Upis where we will meet with the whole team and start a long walk for 6 days, we will know high Andean lagoons such as Huayna Ausangate Cocha, Hatun Pucacocha, Yanacocha, and others.
We will cross the Abra Arapa and in the course of the tour we will admire green valleys as well as huge glaciers, in the excursion we will get to know one of the most popular attractions of Cusco the Mountain of 7 Colors, we will have the opportunity to be the first there and see the sunrise in this beautiful mountain, we will also know the extensive red valley from the viewpoint.
After days of walking we will reach the highest point of the tour the Abra Palomani located at an altitude of 5,200 m.a.s.l., here we will have an extensive view of the Vilcanota mountain range, after admiring the landscape we will begin our return walk, we will get to know the immense glacier of the Callangate chain.
The last point of visit will be in the Community of Pacchanta, we will arrive at the popular hot springs to relax our muscles and then embark on a return trip to Cusco.
ITINERARY (Ausangate Trek 6Days/5Nights)
- DAY 1: CUSCO – UPIS – WAYNA AUSANGATE COCHA
- DAY 2: WAYNA AUSANGATE COCHA – ABRA ARAPA – HATUN PUCACOCHA
- DIA 3: HATUN PUCACOCHA – ANANTTAPATA – WARMISAYA – SURINECOCHA
- DAY 4: SURINECOCHA – MOUNTAIN OF COLORS – QUESIUNO – AUSANGATE COCHA
- DAY 5: AUSANGATE COCHA – PALOMANI PASS – SORAPATA
- DAY 6: SORAPATA – ABRA JAMPA – PACCHANTA – CUSCO
Itinerario
Cusco – Upis – Wayna Ausangate Cocha
1
Day 1
- We will start the tour Ausangate Trek 6Days/5Nights with the early landing of the hotel at 5:00 a.m. to go to Ocongate (3,500 m.a.s.l.) crossing this beautiful place and we can visualize the chain of the Vilcanota and the mountain Apu Ausangate.
- We will arrive at the Upis community (4,250 m.a.s.l.), our first stop for breakfast, we will also meet with the rest of the team.
- After breakfast we will continue our tour crossing a path until we reach the first camp of Upis (4,400 m.a.s.l.), once we will replenish energy with a delicious lunch and after a small rest we will go to the Ausangate Cocha Lagoon (4,480 m.a.s.l.) where we will have a short guide and free time to explore the area.
- Overnight at the camp
Distancia de caminata: 10 km / 6.2 millas
Hiking time: 3 1/2 – 4 hours approximately
Low Altitude: 4,985 m.s.n.m. / 16,355 pies
High altitude: 4,250 masl. / 13,944 feet
Difficulty: Moderate 3 of 5
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Weather: Cold in the day and cold at night.
Wayna Ausangate Cocha – Abra Arapa – Hatun Pucacocha
2
Day 2
- We will have breakfast early to start the hike in ascent for 2 hours until we reach the Abra Arapa (4,800 m.a.s.l.), in this area if we are lucky we can admire the camelids like the vicuñas.
- Continuing the walk this time it is time to descend for about 3 and a half hours, in the course we can visualize the beautiful high Andean lagoons Yanacocha and pucacocha.
- We will arrive at our camp place Hatun Pucacocha (4,400 m.a.s.l.) where we will have lunch and spend the night.
- After the short break we will have time to explore the area and the nearby lagoons.
- Overnight at the camp
Distance: 11 kilómetros / 6.8 millas.
Walking time: 5 horas aprox.
Low Altitude: 4,400 msnm / 14,436 pies.
High Altitude: 4,800 msnm / 15,748 pies.
Difficulty: Moderate 3 de 5
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation: Camping
Weather: Cold in the day and cold at night.
Hatun Pucacocha – Anantapata – Warmisaya – Surinecocha
3
Day 3
- We will get up early for breakfast and start an uphill hike for 2 hours, pass through dry mountains, beautiful green valleys and see huge glaciers.
- Continuing the walk we have to descend for 1 hour and a half to Anantapata (4,750 m.a.s.l.) where we will have lunch to recover our energies.
- After a short break we will walk uphill for 2 hours in the direction of Warmisaya (4,985 m.a.s.l.), here we can see reddish mountain chains.
- We will descend for 45 minutes towards Surinecocha (4,800 m.a.s.l.) where we will set up our camp.
- Overnight at the camp.
Distance: 11 kilómetros / 6.8 millas.
Walking time: 7 horas aprox.
Low Altitude: 4,400 msnm / 14,436 pies.
High altitude: 4,985 msnm / 16,355 pies.
Difficulty: Moderate 3 de 5
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation: Camping
Weather: Cold in the day and cold at night.
Surinecocha – Rainbow Mountain – Quesiuno – Ausangate Cocha
4
Day 4
- We will start the day with a good breakfast, we will walk for 2 hours until we reach one of the most popular attractions the Mountain of Colors (5,100 m.a.s.l.), from here we will contemplate the sunrise and we will take advantage of being the first to take pictures.
- Then we will descend towards the viewpoint of the Red Valley (5,050 m.a.s.l.) here we can admire an immense valley that is lost in the distance, after the agreed time we will return by the same road towards Quesiuno (4,376 m.a.s.l.) to have lunch and recover energy.
- At the end of the case we will start an ascent for 2 hours and a half, in the course we will see beautiful valleys, herds of llamas and alpacas, we will arrive at our camp Ausangate Cocha (4,500 m.a.s.l.).
- At night we can appreciate the constellations and explore the area a little.
- Overnight at the camp
Distance: 17 kilómetros / 10.5 millas.
Walking time: 9 horas aprox.
Low Altitude: 4,376 msnm / 14,357 pies.
High Altitude: 5,100 msnm / 16,732 pies.
Diffculty: Moderate 3 de 5
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation: Camping
Weather: Cold in the day and cold at night.
Ausangate Cocha – Palomani Pass – Sorapata
5
Day 5
- We will get up very early for breakfast and we will start with the hike in ascent until we reach the highest point of the whole tour the Abra Palomani (5,200 m.a.s.l.), from here we can admire the Vilcano mountain range in its splendor.
- After a short break we will descend for an hour to the community of Huchuy Phinaya (4,700 m.a.s.l.) to taste our lunch.
- After recovering energy we will begin another ascent through the Jampa ravine along the way we will observe the huge glaciers of the Callangate chain, we will arrive at our last camp in Sorapata (4,650 m.a.s.l.).
- We will have dinner and spend the night.
Distance: 10.5 kilómetros / 6.52 millas.
Walking time: 6 horas aprox.
Low Altitude: 4,500 msnm / 14,764 pies.
High Altitude: 5,200 msnm / 17,060 pies.
Difficulty: Moderate 4 of 5
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation: Camping
Weather: Cold in the day and cold at night.
Sorapata – Abra Jampa – Pacchanta – Cusco
6
Day 6
- We will wake up with a great view of the snowy three peaks, we will have breakfast and start with the ascent walk towards the Abra Jampa (5,070 m.a.s.l.), walking we will see green valleys and the presence of peasants working.
- Then we will descend for about 3 hours until we reach Pacchanta (4,100 m.a.s.l.), in the course we will see the beautiful lagoons succession, we will stop to perform a ceremony to the mountains in gratitude for having taken care of us.
- We will arrive at Pacchanta, a small community famous for its hot springs which we can enjoy and relax our muscles, we will recover energy a rich lunch, after the rest the mobility will pass through us to take us back to Cusco.
- Culminating thus our services of the Tour Ausangate Trek + Mountain of Colors 6 Days
- End of our service Ausangate Trek 6Days/5Nights
Distance: 11 kilómetros / 6.84 millas.
Walking time: 5 1/2 horas aprox.
Low Altitude: 4,100 msnm. / 13,451 pies.
Hight Altitude: 5,070 msnm. / 16,634 pies.
Difficulty: Moderate 3 of 5
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Weather: Warm.
Include
Include
Ausangate Trek 6Days/5Nights
Briefing with your guide.
Tourist transport Cusco – Upis – Cusco.
Professional tour guides (English/Spanish).
Camping equipment: tents, inflatable mats, dining tent, kitchen; tables, chairs, tablecloths.
Entrance ticket to the Ausangate walk. Professional tour guides (English/Spanish).
First aid kit and oxygen.
Muleteers (support equipment) also mules for transporting food, camping equipment and personal luggage of passengers
Luggage 7 kilos per person.
Food 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners.
Does not Include
Dinner on the last day.
Sleeping bag (30 USD)
Walking sticks (USD $ 20 – 2 canes)
Tips and Extra Expenses.
Recommendations
Recommendations
A backpack with a change of clothes for the entire period of the trek.
Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots are recommended
Sandals or sneakers for greater comfort in the camp.
Warm clothing, including jacket, fleece lining. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping.
Camera and batteries
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
Sunscreen
After-sun cream or moisturizer for face and body
Insect repellent
Towel
Toilet paper
Snacks: cookies, energy bars, chocolate, etc.
Container of water and water for the first morning.
Important notice: plastic water bottles are no longer allowed in Machu Picchu. Metal containers are recommended.
Optional: water purification tablets in case of collecting water from streams or rivers along the route.
Original passport
Optional: walking sticks
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