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A full‑day trek from Cusco to the seven high‑Andean lagoons near Ausangate, combining glacial scenery, native wildlife and a relaxing soak in Pacchanta hot springs. Expect high altitude, short rocky sections, and dramatic views of Ausangate all day.
A full‑day trek from Cusco to the seven high‑Andean lagoons near Ausangate, combining glacial scenery, native wildlife and a relaxing soak in Pacchanta hot springs. Expect high altitude, short rocky sections, and dramatic views of Ausangate all day.
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Operated by QORIANKA TOURS · Cusco, Cusco
You start before dawn in Cusco, the van slipping through shadowed puna toward Pacchanta as the first light rims Ausangate’s ice. High grass whispers; peaks sharpen from blue haze. By midmorning you’re walking—thin air, a stony trail, and a chain of glacial lagoons that change from green to cobalt as clouds move and the mountain watches.
challenging.
12–14 hours.
Should be in good cardio shape and comfortable hiking at altitude; prior acclimatization strongly recommended.
The highest lagoon sits around 4,740 m (15,551 ft); the trailhead in Pacchanta is about 4,310 m, so expect substantial altitude gain.
Yes—operators often offer horse rides for guests who need assistance, but availability and safety briefing depend on local conditions.
This trek is not recommended for pregnant travelers or very young children due to high altitude and remoteness; check with your provider for age limits.
Weather is variable—sunny, cold mornings can shift to windy or snowy showers in the afternoon, especially outside the dry season (May–September).
Ausangate is venerated in Quechua cosmology as an Apu (sacred mountain) and has long been central to highland pastoral cycles and pilgrimage routes.
The puna wetlands and bogs are fragile; stick to durable trail lines, avoid disturbing grazing herds, and carry out all trash to protect water sources.
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