Hike: Hiking is one of the most popular activities in snowy Ausangate.
There are many hiking trails to choose from, from day trips to multi-day adventures.
During the Ausangate Trek you will be able to enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of mountains, glaciers, lakes and natural landscapes.
Climb: Snowcapped Ausangate is also a popular climbing destination, especially the main peak, which rises to 6,384 meters/20,944 feet.
Climbing the snowy Ausangate requires good experience and physical condition, as well as adequate equipment and an experienced guide.
Wildlife observation:
The snowy region of Ausangate is home to a variety of animals such as llamas, alpacas, foxes, vultures and more. Wildlife viewing is a popular activity among tourists and can be done during a trek or at the base camp.
Visit local communities:
The local communities living near snowy Ausangate have a rich and unique culture and are famous for their handmade textiles and crafts.
Visiting local communities during the Ausangate trek 5 days is a great way to learn about Andean culture and support local communities.
Among the Sierra de Apus, or Andes, the Sierra Nevada Ausangate rises majestically, admired not only for its extraordinary beauty, but also for its importance in the Cuzco worldview: a sacred and snowy peak.
Watching the sunrise and sunset from all sides is an indescribable spectacle, admiring the turquoise lagoon like a giant mirror of the sky is something that remains engraved in the soul.
Mount Ausangate is the fifth highest mountain in Peru.
But it may be the first time a visitor remembers it.
The Ausangate Trek is ideal for trekking enthusiasts as its challenging route incorporates beautiful landscapes, rewarding interactions with locals and a strong cultural component that easily surpasses the pinnacle of an epic trek.
What makes the Ausangate hike unique compared to other hikes in the Cusco area, including Inca archaeological sites, is that the hike starts at an altitude of 4200 m.
And climb almost 5200 m and enjoy the unique landscape everywhere; Lakes, virgin glaciers, jagged peaks and snow-capped peaks, valleys and colorful mountains allow you to come into deep contact with the harsh ancient nature.
In addition, it is possible to observe a group of 20 species of birds, the Andean black-winged goose, the majestic Andean condor, llamas, alpacas, vicuñas (wild relative of the alpaca) and vizcacha (a type of bird).
All of this combined creates a setup that can only be described as absolutely sublime.
In recent years, farmers around Ausangate have been charging access fees, allowing them to invest in security measures and infrastructure to make the area safer. Ausangate is not as famous as the Inca Trail and the Salkantay hiking trail.
Lately, fans have chosen this route because its natural environment is almost intact.
This makes this part of the Andes quiet and picturesque.
Ausangate Trek 5 Days offers you a true taste of Andean life, as you will find and see modest communities where the natives still speak the Inca language (Quechua) and where traditional ways of life are still used. In addition, you will see hundreds and hundreds of alpacas. So if you want to do some authentic Peruvian trekking off the beaten path, then this is the tour for you.
Our new itinerary avoids many of the areas that are becoming crowded with other hikers.
