Trek Vilcanota and Ausangate Traverse
The Ausangate is the culminating point of the south east of Peru, it is a very aesthetic
summit that dominates the Vilcanota mountain range. Its glacier is considered one of the
main tutelary divinities of the peoples of the southern Andes. The massif as a whole is
revered by the Andean communities. In the extreme northwest of the Vilcanota mountain
range, the largest Andean celebration is held every year. The QOYLLUR R’ITTI pilgrimage
is the meeting point for thousands of indigenous people who have come to pray to the
protective apu (sacred mountain). At the foot of the glacier there is a church that bears
witness to the religious syncretism that is very present in the central Andes. All the water
from the massif flows to the eastern slope of the Andes mountain range and increases
the flow of the AMAZONAS. Andean cosmology would like these waters to return to the
place of birth through an astral path that they call WILLKAMAYU, also called the milky
way. This six-day trek consists of completing the entire AUSANGATE tour. The wild beauty
that characterizes this whole massif is striking: where snow-capped peaks, lagoons of
various colors completely remote, are presented, a trekking reserved for passionate
people and already acclimatized to the altitude (overpasses over five thousand meters).
. A few days of light excursions in the Cusco region are necessary before starting this
program. The wild beauty that characterizes this whole massif is striking: where snowcapped
peaks, lagoons of various colors completely remote, are presented, a trekking
reserved for passionate people and already acclimatized to the altitude (overpasses over
five thousand meters). . A few days of light excursions in the Cusco region are necessary
before starting this program. The wild beauty that characterizes this whole massif is
striking: where snow-capped peaks, lagoons of various colors completely remote, are
presented, a trekking reserved for passionate people and already acclimatized to the
altitude (overpasses over five thousand meters). . A few days of light excursions in the
Cusco region are necessary before starting this program.
8 Days
Trek Vilcanota and Ausangate Traverse
Challenging
Trekking
12 paxs
About the tour:
Travel Plan
Detailed itinerary
Summary Itinerary
DAY 1: CUSCO(3400) – TINQUI(3900) – PACCHANTA(4315)
Departure by private bus through the south east of the city. A stop in the city of Urcos It is the capital of the province of Vilcanota. Our route goes up to the Col de PILLUYO from where we can already appreciate the Apu Ausangate, guardian of the city of Cusco and all the towns of the region.
We arrive at OCONGATE and then arrive at TINQUI (3900). Meeting with our team of muleteers. Beginning of our adventure we continue trekking along a road progressively to reach the thermal springs of PACCHANTA
-Private bus to tinqui.
4 hours 30m walk, positive slope 480m. camping night.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 2: PACCHANTA(4315) – JAMPA PASS(4900) – HUANOHUANO(4700)
We continue our adventure and enter the region dominated by giants that exceed six thousand meters in height. little by little We begin to climb, we cross the CCOMERCOCHA lagoon (4580) with great views of the glacial cirque: QUINSA CRUZ (5960), SANTA CATALINA (5800), MARIA HUAMANTIJLLA (5300). We continue our super trekking towards a moraine barrier that leads us to the JAMPA pass (4900). From the pass we admire the beautiful views over the Vilcanota mountain range and its peaks: PUCA PUNTA (5700), COLLQUE CRUZ (5960) and TRES PICOS (6093). We descend towards the TICLLACOCHA lake (4850) and we continue towards the HUANO HUANO ranch, which is the place chosen to make our camp.
6h on the way, elevation gain + 585m./-300m. Night in the camp. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 3: HUANO HUANO(4700) – QUILLETA(4790)
We found a shepherd's house to continue in the HUANO HUANO valley. We climb h foot for Q'AÑO a small plain where we find a significant number of alpacas and sheep. We immediately go up to the Q'AÑO sector where we have a wonderful view of the snow-capped SANTA CATALINA, and the Q'AMPA valley. Finally we continue a path that climbs regularly towards the QUILLETA ranch, where we set up our camp at 4790m.
6h of walking, +100. Night in camp. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 4: QUILLETA(4790)- CONDOR PASS(5250) – SIBINACOCHA(4900)
After a good breakfast we start the day with a regular ascent to the highest point of our trekking, CONDOR pass (5250), we can observe some wild vicuñas. We continue a path that continues to rise. From here we can see the mountain range. At the end of the day we regularly descend to our campsite which is near the SIBINACOCHA lagoon at 4900m.
6h walk +460/-350m night in the camp
Breakfast lunch dinner.
DAY 5: SIBINACOCHA (4900)
Resting day. Optional excursion around the lake.
DAY 6: SIBINACOCHA LAGOON (4900)- CCASCANA (4900)
We left the SIBINACOCHA lagoon very early, arriving at the small ranch of YAYAMARI. Crossing an immense pampa we see llamas, alpacas and with a bit of luck it is possible to see some vicunas. We arrive at the CCASNANA col (5000) and descend towards the CCASCANA lake. Here we will be surrounded by snowy peaks, possibility of seeing some FLAMINGOS AND HUALLATAS.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 7: CCASCANA (4900) – PHINAYA (4800) – SIBINACOCHA DAM (4900)
Leaving early from CCASNANA, you will walk approximately 3 and a half hours to reach PHINAYA, a small Andean town where ed. You will be welcomed by its warm inhabitants. It is here you will eat before leaving for the SIBINACOCHA dam and setting up camp.
DAY 8: SIBINACOCHA DAM (4900) – PUNO (3812)
In the morning, we leave the mountains of the Vilcanota massif, by bus, to go to PUNO. Magnificent route between mountains and altiplano. Arrival at the RAYA pass (4338). We arrive at JULIACA (3900), the commercial capital, where the largest alpaca wool market in the highlands is located. Arrival in Puno on the edge of Lake TITICACA, a true sea located between PERU and BOLIVIA
Private bus to PUNO (8h)
Night at the hotel and breakfast.
Includes and does not include
Includes
Does not include
- Mountain guide. (Assistant Guide groups of more than 7 people)
- Private transportation Cusco – Tinki round trip Phinaya – Sicuani – Puno/Cusco.
- 3 meals each day (breakfast + lunch + dinner). Tea in the afternoon, snack for the route
- Dining tent, kitchen tent, bathroom tent, folding chairs and tables. Complete trekking kitchen equipment.
- pack mules and muleteers
- Cook 08 days, assistant for groups of more than 5 participants
- Entrances to the communities.
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Precio
$2133.00
