Highest Altitude:
4800 masl
Recommended Seasson:
April to November
Trip Length:
6 days
Group Size:
4 to 10 persons
The difference between Classic Inca Trail 4 Days to Machu Picchu and Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days, One of the best trails that offers the Most beautiful landscapes of Peru, with which one can be astonished, is the Ausangate trek to Rainbow Mountain, located above 5000 meters above sea level / 16000 feet,
The Ausangate snow-capped mountain is an imposing view that can be contemplated from the city of Cusco.
The more we are near the Ausangate trail, you will be amazed by the landscapes that are on the way to the Ausangate trail
On the way, we will observe the Andean wildlife, among the main ones, the llamas, alpacas, Vicunas, and as we are lucky the Andean fox.
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The perfect option for trekking in Cusco before or after visiting Machu Picchu.
Ausangate with an altitude of 6385 masl, is considered one of the highest mountains in Cusco, and one of the five highest mountains in Peru.
It is located in the Cordillera del Vilcanota, together with the snow-capped Salkantay, which are considered the sacred mountains that the Inkas worshiped.
Ausangate has a meaning in the Andean cosmovision as a sacred mountain. From its mountain ranges, the Salca River is born, which is part of the Urubamba River, that crosses the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
Ausangate trek difficulty, to be able to make this adventure it is necessary to have a suitable state of health, not to have respiratory diseases and good physical condition, the Ausangate trek is hard because it is done over 4200 meters above sea level, if you want to make this adventure you must have intermediate experience in trekking at high altitudes.
Ausangate trek offers different options of visit, the shortest is Ausangate trek 2 days, and the longest is Ausangate trek 6 days, even if you want to make more tours can be extended up to 10 to 15 days.
The best way to get here is with a travel company, who will provide all the necessary equipment such as tents, poles, food, to make this tour unique.
Ausangate is located at 100 kilometers from the city of Cusco, in the district of Ocongate, province of Quispicanchi, department of Cusco, considered one of the highest in Cusco with 6384 meters above sea level.
The hike begins in a small village Tinqui (sometimes written Tinki), 100 km from Cusco. It is very easy to get there by public bus from Cusco. The bus departs from Terminal Paradero Livitaca (easy to find on Google Maps), which is near the Coliseo Cerrado, a modern stadium. The ticket costs 10 Soles/US$3, and takes about 2.5 hours.
Many hikers find it more convenient to leave the planning and logistics in the hands of an experienced company that knows the area. Runnatrip is a group of professional hikers who can guide you to experience the beauty of this amazing trek. Check that they can organize a trek up Ausangate, you just have to reserve your place!
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