Day 1: CUSCO - TINQUI VILLAGE - UPIS - (Hot springs Camping)

Early transfer from your hotel in Cusco ( 06:30 am ) , 3 hours drive on a new highway to Tinqui 4,000 masl a village on the high plains “altiplano” east from Cusco where we start our trek. We follow a wide gently climb path towards the northwest face of the massive mountain of Auzangate. We pass through fields and by scattered farm houses, and later in the day we start to see llamas and alpacas. We camp at Upis 4435m where we are surrounded by snow capped mountains. 6 hours to walk in a acclimatizing hike. There are thermal springs at Upis where we can enjoy a swim at the end of the day.

Meals: B - L - D

Accommodation: 2 People per Tents

Maximum Altitude: 4435m/14592ft

Minimum Altitude: 3350m/11021ft

Distance Travelled: 16 Km

Approximate Walking Time: 6 - 7 hours

Day 2: UPIS to JATUN PUCACOCHA

Our first pass today. We climb for 3 hours to Arapa Pass 4757masl. From the Arapa pass we first traverse across an arid hillside and then we descend, sometimes quite steeply into a valley of deep blue glacial lakes and waterfalls. We camp by the lake Laguna Jatun Pucacocha 4585m which is at the bottom of one of the Ausangate glaciers, around 6 hours to hike.

Meals: B - L - D

Accommodation: 2 People per Tents

Maximum Altitude: 4757m/15650ft

Minimum Altitude: 4585m/15084ft

Distance Travelled: 17 Km

Approximate Walking Time: 6 Hours

Day 3: JATUN PUCACOCHA TO HUCHUY FINAYA/PAMPACANCHA

A beautiful day. We leave camp and climb steadily to Ausangate Pass 4850 masl. We descend to a beautiful lake Ausangatecocha formed by a melting glacier. From the lake we climb again steeply on glacial moraine to the highest point on the trek Palomani Pass 5165 masl. From the pass there are extensive views of all the peaks in the Cordillera Vilcanota. We traverse and descend, a steeply dropping into the valley, then follow the valley down to camp near the remote village of Pampacancha 4500 masl. Around 6 to 7 hours to hike.

Meals: B - L - D

Accommodation: 2 People per Tents

Maximum Altitude: 4850m/15956ft

Minimum Altitude: 4500m/14850ft

Distance Travelled: 16 Km

Approximate Walking Time: 6 - 7 Hours

Day 4: HUCHUY FINAYA TO QOMERCOCHA/ LAGUNAS TICLLACOCHA

We follow up the Jampamayo River gorge to the small village of stone houses at Jampa 4650 masl. Towards Jampa the valley opens out more and the spectacular peak of Nevado Tres Picos, Qinsapunta “ 3 picks mountain” at 6093 masl. From Jampa we continue rising, then the trail starts to climb steeply to our highest campsite near the lakes Lagunas Ticllacocha 4800 masl. Around 6 hours to hike.

Meals: B - L - D

Accommodation: 2 People per Tents

Maximum Altitude: 4800m/15792ft

Minimum Altitude: 4650m/15298ft

Distance Travelled: 17 Km

Approximate Walking Time: 6 - 7 Hours

Day 5: LAGUNE QOMERCOCHA TO PACCHANTA

We circle around the lakes Ticllacocha and climb for 2 hours to the last Jampa Pass 4950 masl. which is surrounded by glaciers, huge mountains and glacial lakes. We descend down towards the village of Pacchanta 4250 masl. We camp near the village and we can enjoy the hot springs here

Meals: B - L - D

Accommodation: 2 People per Tents

Maximum Altitude: 4950m/16285ft

Minimum Altitude: 4250m/13982ft

Distance Travelled: 15 Km

Approximate Walking Time: 7 - 8 Hours

Day 6: PACCHANTA TO CUSCO

An easy, 4 hour walk across open fields allows us our final close views of Auzangate, and brings us back to the village of Tinqui, where we meet our transport and return to Cusco. Returning to Cusco around 4 or 5 pm in the afternoon.

Meals: B - L

Maximum Altitude: 4250m/13982ft

Minimum Altitude: 3350m/11021ft

Distance Travelled: 8 Km

Approximate Walking Time: 4 Hours