| DESCRIPTION |
For many centuries people of the rural areas of Peru have maintained several ancestral elements. One of that areas that have experienced few changes are the Andean communities that are located in the mountain ranges of
Ausangate. The trip that we offer will allow experiences that will never be forgotten for it will allow to get a view into the depth of the Peruvian soul and to see the people in their natural inhabitance.
| ITINERARY |
Day 01: Cusco - Ocongate - Tinqui
We left
Cusco in a private bus to Urcos town, and drive along the Cusco - Puerto Maldonado route, then passed Ocongate town until we arrive to Tinqui (3800 masl), where we sleep in a local lodge.
Day 02: Tinqui - Upis
This day we will begin our walk, passing by Quinsapucyu, Huarmisaya until we arrive to Upis which offer fantastic views of Ausangate.
Day 03: Upis - Quinsacocha
We go toward the pass of Arapa, at approximately 4958 meters above sea level, and then we camp near the
lagoon of Pukacocha.
Day 04: Quinsacocha - Pampaccahua
We will visit a group of small
lakes, from then we will direct us to the highest pass of our
trekking, the pass of Palomani at meter above sea level, and at dusk we will arrive to Jampa.
Day 05: Pampaccahua - Jampa
We will go toward the valley of Jampa, surrounding it for the northwest until we arrive to the
Ticllacocha lagoon. Then we will cross the last pass located at 4,650 m. (15,250 feet). Passing it we will arrive to the pampas of
Pachaspata, where we will camp in the banks of the Qomercocha Lake.
Day 06: Jampa - Pacchanta
We will descend to the
valley until arrive to Pachanta town. In Pachanta, we will take a rest and take a bath in the thermal waters of the place.
Day 07: Pacchanta - Cusco
Then of a brief walk, we will arrive to the highway, where a vehicle will be waiting for us in order to drive us to Cusco, arriving at dusk.
