Ausangate
Ausangate (Vilcanota mountain range) 20221125
Ausangate is the 24th highest mountain in the Andes Range ( Cordillera de Vilcanota), in Peru.
With its 6384 meters above sea level, Ausangate is the fifth highest mountain in Peru and is considered the most representative of the region. Its size is such that it can be seen even from the Sacsayhuamán Fortress, very close to the center of the Cusco capital.
Ausangate is surrounded by turquoise lakes like the Sibinacocha, as well as stone forests, glaciers and vast plains that impress with their magical landscape. Reaching the top of Ausangate involves a journey of 5 days and 4 nights along 70 km, which is why it is considered one of the most challenging trekking routes in the Peruvian Andes. However, during the hike, the traveler witnesses incredible postcards: multi-colored mountains, cliffs and alpacas that create an incredible experience.
Since the first expedition in 1950, under the command of the Italian Piero Ghiglione, many explorers and hikers have tried to conquer the top of Ausangate. It was not until three years later that a German expedition achieved the desired goal of scaling the mountain by its southern slope. Later, new routes were opened to make the ascent more accessible and less difficult.
Ausangate
Ausangate (Vilcanota mountain range) 20221125
Ausangate is the 24th highest mountain in the Andes Range ( Cordillera de Vilcanota), in Peru.
With its 6384 meters above sea level, Ausangate is the fifth highest mountain in Peru and is considered the most representative of the region. Its size is such that it can be seen even from the Sacsayhuamán Fortress, very close to the center of the Cusco capital.
Ausangate is surrounded by turquoise lakes like the Sibinacocha, as well as stone forests, glaciers and vast plains that impress with their magical landscape. Reaching the top of Ausangate involves a journey of 5 days and 4 nights along 70 km, which is why it is considered one of the most challenging trekking routes in the Peruvian Andes. However, during the hike, the traveler witnesses incredible postcards: multi-colored mountains, cliffs and alpacas that create an incredible experience.
Since the first expedition in 1950, under the command of the Italian Piero Ghiglione, many explorers and hikers have tried to conquer the top of Ausangate. It was not until three years later that a German expedition achieved the desired goal of scaling the mountain by its southern slope. Later, new routes were opened to make the ascent more accessible and less difficult.