Ausangate Camping Trek

Ausangate Camping Trek

If you’re looking for a beautiful and more remote trek in Peru, the Ausangate trek may be perfect for you. During the trek, you’ll discover the beauty and rugged highlands of the Ausangate region, hike past glacial lakes, and wander amidst herds of alpacas.

Highlights

Visit traditional herding villages nestled in the mountains

Soak in the hot springs of Upis and Pachanta

Summit the impressive 5,050m Campa pass

Get a chance to spot endemic wildlife such as vizcachas and Andean foxes

Itinerary

1- Ausangate Trek Day 1/5: Cusco - Tinqui - Upis

You'll depart from your hotel in Cusco early this morning for a scenic 3-hour drive to the village of Tinqui (3,800 m), located at the base of the Vilcanota mountain range. Start your trek by heading towards your campsite in Upis (4,400 m).

2 - Ausangate Trek Day 2/5: Upis to Jatun Pucacocha

From your campsite in Upis, you will climb through the Arapa pass (4,800 m) before reaching Uchuy Pucacocha (“little red lake”).

3 - Ausangate Trek Day 3/5: Jatun Pucacocha to Ausangate Base Camp

You'll start your journey to Ausangate Base Camp. The Apuchata pass (4,900 m) comes first, followed by a descent to the turquoise Laguna Ausangate Q'ocha. Continuing up Palomani pass. At 5,200 m, this is the highest pass of the trek.

4 - Ausangate Trek Day 4/5: Ausangate Base Camp to Pachanta

The last day of pass crossing begins with a tranquil hike from Ausangate Base Camp to Lake Ticllacocha. Then, rise up for your final challenge: Q'ampa pass (5,050 m).

5 - Ausangate Trek Day 5/5: Pachanta - Tinqui - Cusco

Easy 3 to 4-hour hike downhill from Pachanta back to the village of Tinqui. After lunch, transfer to your hotel in Cusco in private transport.