The heart of the eastern Andes,
south of the ancient and magical city of Cusco, is dominated
by Mount Ausangate (6333 meters), the main Apu or mountain
spirit of Peru's southern Andes.
In addition to the spectacular Andean backdrop, the route
is dotted with numerous Quechua communities that continue
to make a living from traditional communal farming and llama
and alpaca herding.
TOUR
DESCRIPTION
DAY 1 CUSCO
/ BASE OF AUSANGATE (l/d)
We begin out trip to Ausangate with a bus trip to the village
at the base of Ausangate at an altitude of 3900 m.a.s.l where
we spend the night in a hostel. The mountain looms another
2500 meters above us at 6384 m.a.s.l.
DAY 2 BASE
OF AUSANGATE / UPIS (b/l/d)
The trek to the village of Upis covers thirteen kilometers
and rises to an altitude of 4400 m.a.s.l.
DAY 3 UPIS
/ AUSANGATE LAKE (b/l/d)
We trek to a level of 4850 m.a.s.l as we traverse the pass
to Ausangate Lake at 4600 m.a.s.l where we camp. This day
offers some of the most extraordinary views of the Vilcanota
mountain Range
DAY 4 AUSANGATE
LAKE/ QOMERQOCHA LAKE (b/l/d)
We first pass the lake Qomerqocha as we head to the highest
point of the trek, which is the pass of Palomani at an altitude
of 5100 m.a.s.l (16000 ft). From this high point we then descend
to the lake Qomerqocha where we camp for the night.
DAY 5 QOMERQOCHA
LAKE / CUSCO (b)
The last day of our trek we head back to where we started
at Tinky for a rest and lunch before returning to Cusco by
bus.
OUR TREKKING
INCLUDES
Private bus from Cusco to the trail head - Horse for equipment
and personal bags - Bus at the end of our journey returning
you to Cusco - Camping equipment - Kitchen equipment - Full
board during the trek - 01 Spanish/English guide - 01 Cook
- Porters
OUR TREKKING DOES NOT INCLUDE
Overnights in Cusco - Sleeping bag
WHAT TO BRING
Warm clothes for the night, flashlight, insect repellant,
sun block, water purification tablets, snacks and extra money.
If in the rainy season from November to March you will need
a poncho or a raincoat.
