Our adventure called Hike to Apu Ausangate and Vinicunca begins in the City of Cusco, we pass by your respective hotel at the predetermined time, it is usually between 4:00 and 5:00 in the morning. We will drive along the asphalt road southward from the City of Cusco, the first section takes approximately 2 hours to reach the District of Pitumarca; The majestic Vilcanota River, agricultural areas of Corn and Potatoes as well as mountain ranges will be part of our trip. Pitumarca is the right place to rest briefly and take some photos of the Colonial Church, as well as the popular town. We continue the trip, this time along the trail road for 1 hour and 30 more minutes until we reach the community of Alqatari, mountains over 3,500 meters, valleys and picturesque communities are what we see throughout this trip. Alqatari located at 4,500 meters above sea level will be the place to have the delicious breakfast prepared by our expert high mountain chef, and also the starting point of our hike.

The ascending hike begins from this point toward the Ausangate Lake, this is one of the most important lakes located around Ausangate “the highest mountain in the department of Cusco” (6,384 meters above sea level), the hike to the lake takes 1 hour and 30 minutes approximately, the perfect moment to take some photos then we continue until we reach the Puca Ccasa pass for 2 hours and 30 more minutes. Puca Ccasa located at more than 4,900 meters is a great place where you can see the Ausangate Mountain and some glacial lakes, we will take advantage of the time to take some photos, to enjoy the environment then we descent to the Anantapata campsite, the hike time to this point will be for around 1 hour and a half.

Anantapata located at more than 4,700 meters above sea level is the place where we will have lunch, relax, have dinner and rest in our camping tents.