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Traverse glacial lakes, four high passes above 5,000 m and the chromatic slopes of Rainbow Mountain on a private 3-day trek from Cusco. Expect high-altitude camping, horse support for gear and immersive Andean landscapes.
Traverse glacial lakes, four high passes above 5,000 m and the chromatic slopes of Rainbow Mountain on a private 3-day trek from Cusco. Expect high-altitude camping, horse support for gear and immersive Andean landscapes.
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Operated by Andean Great Treks · Cusco, Cusco Region
Morning light slices the Vilcanota Range as you step out of the van at Upis; cold, thin air fills your lungs and the Ausangate summits loom, creased with ice and streaked moraine. Over three days you move through blue glacial lakes, red-tinged lagoons and the surreal bands of Rainbow Mountain, crossing four high passes that push above 5,000 m.
challenging.
3 days.
Requires strong aerobic fitness, prior multi-day hiking experience and the ability to hike several hours at high altitude.
The itinerary crosses passes that reach about 5,100–5,200 m (16,700–17,060 ft); Rainbow Mountain viewpoint is around 5,200 m.
No technical camping skills are required—the crew sets up tents and handles cooking, but you should be comfortable sleeping in a two-person tent and following basic campsite rules.
Yes—horsemen carry communal gear and one small personal bag (typically up to 5 kg) while you carry a daypack with essentials.
The dry season (June–August) offers the clearest skies and most stable trail conditions; shoulder seasons (Mar–May, Sep–Nov) can also work with fewer crowds.
Ausangate is sacred in Andean cosmology; local communities maintain rituals and offerings at passes that have been held for centuries.
The high Andean environment is fragile—stick to trails, pack out waste and support operators who use horses rather than motorized porters to reduce erosion.
Andean Great Treks operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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