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A five-day circuit around Ausangate that crosses 5,000+m passes, glacial lakes and high puna, finishing with restorative hot springs in Pacchanta. Expect long hiking days, rugged terrain and direct contact with Quechua communities.
A five-day circuit around Ausangate that crosses 5,000+m passes, glacial lakes and high puna, finishing with restorative hot springs in Pacchanta. Expect long hiking days, rugged terrain and direct contact with Quechua communities.
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Operated by SALKANTAY TRAIL PERU · Tinqui, Cusco
You step off the bus in Tinqui with the Andes spelling distance in granite: Ausangate looms above, its glaciers and ridgelines cutting the sky. The first day climbs quickly to 4,800–4,850 m, where thin air sharpens the light and alpaca herds move like stitched patterns across puna grass.
challenging.
5 days (total hiking 30–40 hours).
Good cardiovascular fitness and experience with multi-day alpine hiking; ability to function above 4,000 m.
Prior experience is strongly recommended; acclimatize in Cusco and choose a provider that monitors altitude symptoms.
Yes — the itinerary includes camps, kitchen staff, and typical cooked meals; bring personal snacks and dietary notes at booking.
Expect 6–9 hours on the longer days (days 2–3) with significant elevation gain to 5,200 m on Palomani pass.
Not generally recommended; the tour notes require high fitness and the route reaches very high altitudes that are unsuitable for most children.
Ausangate has been a sacred Apu for local Quechua communities for centuries and sits along traditional pastoral routes used for herding vicuña and alpaca.
The puna ecosystem is fragile; stick to established campsites, carry out waste, and avoid disturbing wildlife or grazing animals.
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