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The
Ausangate massif (6372m) of the Vilcanota range is a
very remote,  authentic
part of the Peruvian Andes. It's home to the Q'eros, according to
historians, the direct descendents of the Incas. They still practice
traditional customs and wear beautifully colored dresses.
The spectacular circular trek of 60 km around Mount Ausangate, (considered holy) offers snow- capped peaks, turquoise
lakes, glaciers, ice caves, thermal springs, herds of llamas, vicuņas and
picturesque villages.
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Map Ausangate Trek
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General
information:
This beautiful but demanding trek takes you
across three mountain passes (two
of them over 5000m). Most of the walk is at altitudes between
4000- 4500m. Due to this, the weather can be extreme and especially at
night it can be freezing cold. Parts of the trail are steep and narrow but
no specific skills are necessary. This area is remote and in
case of emergency, the nearest hospital or doctor is far away.
During the trek all food is included, and your luggage, except
for your daypack, will be carried by mules.
It is important to acclimatize at least three days at altitudes above
3000m, before starting the trek.
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Program
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Day
1: Cusco- Tinqui by bus (7-8 hours).
The bus ride takes us into the mountain range of Vilcanota and
passes through some traditional villages. Approaching Tinqui
(3800m), the huge massif of Ausangate appears. We spend
the night in a basic but clean and friendly hotel.
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Day 2: Tinqui- Urpis
(10km/ 6 hours).
The first
part of today's hike goes through the grassy and hilly puna. The trail follows a plateau that
rises gently towards the Ausangate massif. We pass through some
settlements and an area of marshland with herds of llamas and
alpacas. Beyond Urpis, (4400m) near the hot springs, we camp.
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Day 3: Urpis to Laguna Ausangate (13
km/ 8 hours ).
The trail leads through a valley with rocky moraine,
herds of alpacas and views of the icy west face of the massif. We cross the first pass, the Abra Arape
(4850m). Going down, we will see turquoise colored, glacial
lakes and stunning views of the enormous ice walled south
face of Ausangate (6372m). The camp is below
the blue- green colored Laguna Ausangate ( 4631m).
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Day 4: Laguna Ausangate to Jampa (13km/ 8 hours).
This
day we will negotiate the highest point of the trail, the Palomani
Pass at 5200m. Next we descend into the grassy pastures of the
valley of Pampacancha, where viscachas (a species of rodent) can be seen.
The
spectacular snowy peaks of Senal Nevado Pico Tres (6090m) appear.
We camp near the settlement of Jampa (4650m).
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Day 5: Jampa to Pachanta
(17
km/ 7 hours).
Today we climb up to the Campa pass (5000m) enjoying the views
of the the
surrounding snow- capped mountains and glaciers. On the way it is
possible to see vicuņas and the occasional condor. The trail
descends towards three different colored, lakes. We pass through a
valley littered with boulders, corals and small settlements.
Finally we arrive at the settlement of Pachanta
(4150m) were we can take a bath in the local thermal springs. Here we
camp.
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Day 6:Pacchanta- Tinqui- Cusco.
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first part of the day we ascend slightly. At the
highest point of the track we
have our last wonderful view of the Ausangate range.
From now on the track is downhill all the way to Tinqui, passing vast
grassy punas with extensive views of the
Vilcanota range and the Carabay range. On Sundays we will visit
the colorful local market where traditionally dressed
people from nearby villages gather. In the afternoon we return by bus to Cusco were we will arrive at around
7PM.
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Print
out program |
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What to
bring for the trek
Warm sleeping bag
(it can be freezing), warm clothes, bathing- suit (for
thermal baths), raingear, mosquito repellant, flashlight,
toilet paper, sun protection, water purifying tablets,
first aid- kit, daypack.
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Before/
After Tour
We
can arrange:
- Hotel
in Cusco and Lima
-Ticket, flight Cusco-Lima.
Tour
extensions |
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Dates
of departure and prices 2007 |
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Tour dates are on request and can leave
any day
between July and October 2007.
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Prices start at $99,- |
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Included:
-Round trip
transportation by (private*) bus to Tinqui village
-Professional, (bilingual speaking*) guide
-5 nights camping, 1 night hotel (Tinqui)
-Horses/ Mules (for equipment and luggage), muleteer
- All meals during the trek + cook
-Equipment (tent for two, tent for dining, tent for cooking,
tables, chairs, mattress, first aid & emergency oxygen bottle.
Not included:
- sleeping bag (to rent for $5,- per day)
- food before and after the trek.
*
depending on the amount of participants.
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