The snowy mountain of Ausagate is an ideal location for developing this kind of adventure, mixing hikes on ancient trails with some of the most impressive scenery of landscapes and passageways of the mountain range Vilcanota. During the trajectory, one can enjoy the typical flora and fauna, massive snowy peaks and Andean glaciers and most importantly, create a communal living experience with the local Andean population and their traditional way of life. The routes and camping sites have been groomed in such a way as to facilitate access and safety while additionally offering much to enjoy in the way of a unique environment.
In order to best prepare for the hiking tour, it´s advisable to take two days of acclimatization in the surroundings of Cuzco so that our team can offer all the facilities and comforts necessary to enjoy the route to its fullest.

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Day 1:  Cusco (3,350m // 10,990 feet) - Tinki (3,900m // 12,795 feet) - Pacchanta (4,240m // 13,910 feet)

• Early departure from the hotel to Vilcanota mountain range by private bus.
  

  

• During our journey we shall go over the Pass of Ccatca (4,200m // 13,779feet), after which we will reach the towns of Ccatca and Ocongate (3,700m // 12,139feet). Finally, we arrive in Tinki (3,900m // 12,795feet), indigenous village. When we meet our friendly muleteers (arrieros), after introductions and greetings, we can observe some rituals of benificience with offerings to the Pachamama and the Apus. We then set forth on our trail to begin our trek.
• Overnight in Pacchanta (4,240m // 13,910feet) in the vicinity of the hot springs.
• Number of Hours on bus:  4h.
• Number of Hours of trek: 3h30.
• Ascent:
• Descent:
• Lodging: Overnight at Camping site
• L/D

• Long walk over the Altiplano.

  

• After having skirted around lake Comercocha (4,580m // 15,026feet), we advance gradually toward a pass between two glaciers, the Pass of Campa (4900 m). Overnight camping in Quilleta (4,600m // 15,091feet).
• Number of Hours of the trek: 7 - 8 hours
• Ascent:
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• Lodging: at Camping site
• BLD

Day 3: Caño - Quilleta - Condor Pass (5,000m // 16,604feet) - Lake Sibinacocha (4,800m // 15,748feet)

• We surmount the splendid Cóndor Pass, close to 5000m // 16,604feet altitude, then hike along a downward slope to Sibinacocha lake (4800m // 15,748feet), the highest lake of the entire mountain range. Overnight camping close to Lake Sibinacocha.
• Number of Hours of the trek: 6 - 7 hours
• Ascent:
• Descent:
• Lodging: Camp site
• BLD

Day 4: Day Hike to Quevesere Glacier.

• Day of rest and a small trek toward the glacier of Quevesere.
• Overnight camping at Sibinacocha
• Number of Hours of the trek: 3 a 4 hours
• Ascent:
• Descent:
• Lodging: Camp site
• BLD

• Traversing the Altiplano, this day we observe rustic houses in the communities. It is also the occasion to observe numerous fauna, alpacas, and perhaps some vicuñas. Overnight camping at Ajaurupayoq.
• Number of Hours of the trek: 7 - 8 hours
• Ascent:
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• Lodging: Overnight camping in tent.
• BLD

Day 6:  Ajaurupuyoc - Chilca - Pukacocha (4,550m // 14,927feet)

• We cross the Pass of Palomani (5100m // 16,732feet). Overnight camping at Pukaqocha (4,550m // 14,927feet).
• Ascent:
• Descent:
• Number of Hours of the trek: 7 - 8 hours
• Lodging: Overnight camping site
• BLD

Day 7:  Pukacocha - Upis (4,400m // 14,435feet) or Coñamuro (3900m // 12,795feet)

• Today's trek takes place along the bottom of a sheltered valley. The trek is easy and we have only a light ascent to contend with. Actually, we skirt along the west and northwest slopes of our favorite mountain -Ausangate-, afterwards reaching Upis, we can camp or, instead + two hours and we can sleep in Coñamuro, close to the homes of the local inhabitants, an excellent opportunity to observe and participate in the customs and everyday life of the communal citizens.
• Traditional Dinner of "Pachamanca" (mutton baked in a stone lined, earth sunk oven).
• Number of Hours of the trek: 5 - 7 hours
• Ascent:
• Descent:
• Lodging: Overnight camping in tent or in the vicinity of local inhabitants' homes.
• BL/Pachamanca

Day 8: End of the trek in the Cordillera Vilcanota and return to Cusco.

• On this day we pull away from the impressive Ausangate Massif, and trek through the highland Puna, in the company of Andean geese (huallatas) and wild ducks... Toward the northeast can be seen the Cordilleras of Urubamba and Vilcabamba.  Soon we reach Tinki where our bus awaits us. We now retrace our journey through Ocongate and on to Cusco. Late afternoon arrival in Cusco.
• Return al Hotel
• Number of Hours of the trek: 3 - 4 hours
• Ascent:
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• B/Lunch in restaurant

The sequence of times and campinf places indicated are subject to modification depending on weather conditions or unforeseen events

The price Includes:

• Transportation and excursions included in the program.
• The admission rates precluded in the program.
• 7 breakfasts + 8 lunches + 6 dinners + 1 Typical Pachamanca Dinner + snacks
• Camping equipment for 7 Days (Tents)
• Pack animals and Muleteers + 1 emergency saddle horse for 8 days.
• Professional and Qualified Guides, with specific Mountaineering training and instruction received in Cusco and in Huaraz, ample experience in trekking, English and (or) Spanish-speaking. For knowledge of any other language, please Contact us: info@travelatin.com
• Trail Cook.

The price not includes:

• Extras drinks and beverages.
• Tips
• Sleeping Bag.
• Trekking shoes.
• Any personal equipment, clothing, backpack, etc.

Prices may vary according to type of accommodation, time of year and number of participants. Please CONTACT US: info@travelatin.com for further information.

1- Extra day in Cusco

We recommend you to remain one extra day in Cusco and enjoy the city environs and its friendly people

• The Price Includes: 1 Night in hotel, 1 breakfast
• The Price does not include: Lunch, Dinner, Gratuities, Additional drinks, Entrances, Transfer and Tours

2.- Excursion Combined by Cusco City:

Pleasant excursion of half day for visit the archaeological and colonial attractive of Cusco city: Koricancha, Cathedral and the archaeological places around the city

• The Price Includes: Transport and Excursion, professional Guide
• The Price does not include:Entrance BTC (Tourist ticket), Entrance to the Temple of the Sun and the Cathedral, Gratuities.

3.- Excursion to the Mines of salt in Maras - Moray - Saline - Cusco:

The colorful population of Maras, multicolored whim of the nature, lodges the more important mines of salt of the region being operated from the Incanato and the Virreinal period, where it was the first producing center of salt of the southern part of the mountain range.

• The Price Includes: Transport, 01 Lunch in familiar restaurant, 01 specialized guide
• The Price does not include: Lunch, Dinner, Gratuities, Additional drinks, Entrances, Entrances to Moray and Salt mines of Maras.

For extra days oganization contact us at: info@travelatin.com.