Ausangate Trek
A 70-km circuit around Peru's highest peak in the Cusco region — hot springs, rainbow ridges, and 5,000 m passes.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Peru
- Country
- Latin America
- Biome
- High Andes (4,300–5,200 m)
- Best season
- May – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Hot Springs
Key takeaways
- Biome: High Andes (4,300–5,200 m)
- Best season: May – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
A 70-km circuit around Peru's highest peak in the Cusco region — hot springs, rainbow ridges, and 5,000 m passes.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: May – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
High Andes (4,300–5,200 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Ausangate Trek trip tools
Popular pursuits at Ausangate Trek
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
- Hot Springs
Soakable water and the etiquette that keeps it open.
