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A long, high-altitude day hike around the foot of Ausangate visiting seven glacial lakes and ending with optional therapeutic baths in Pacchanta. Expect rocky terrain, strong sun, and dramatic Andean scenery — plan for altitude and variable weather.
A long, high-altitude day hike around the foot of Ausangate visiting seven glacial lakes and ending with optional therapeutic baths in Pacchanta. Expect rocky terrain, strong sun, and dramatic Andean scenery — plan for altitude and variable weather.
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Operated by Aremika Travel · Ocongate, Cusco
Dawn breaks on a rough mountain road and the silhouette of Ausangate rises like a cold, patient giant — snowfields and cirques catching the first light. You start before sunrise from Cusco, roll through high puna and small adobe communities, then step out near Pacchanta where a long day of walking opens onto a string of glacial lakes: vivid blues, turbid greens and wind-rippled surfaces that reflect serrated peaks.
challenging.
10–14 hours.
Good aerobic fitness and prior high-altitude experience recommended; be able to hike several hours with sustained uphill sections.
The terrain is non-technical but the elevation makes it physically demanding; expect several hours of walking at elevations above 4,000 m.
Yes — most tours include or offer an optional soak in Pacchanta’s thermal baths after the hike.
No technical skills are required, but prior day-hike experience and good cardiovascular fitness are recommended.
Acclimatize in Cusco for 48–72 hours if possible, ascend slowly, stay hydrated, and inform guides immediately if symptoms worsen; tours carry basic first aid and oxygen options.
Ausangate is regarded as an Apu (sacred mountain) by Quechua communities; the lakes and passes have long been part of pastoral circuits and ritual routes.
The puna ecosystem is fragile—stick to hardened trails, avoid trampling wet bogs, and carry out all waste; thermal pools should be used respectfully to protect local water sources.
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