AUSANGATE 7 LAGUNAS

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AUSANGATE 7 LAGOONS. AUSANGATE 7 LAGOONS. Group Tour. PRICE. $40 USD per person. Ausangate is the fifth highest snow-capped mountain in Peru, the most iconic mountain of the Andes mountain range. Location and Altitude Ausangate is at 6,380 meters above sea level, about 100 km southeast of the city of Cusco. It is located in the district of Ocongate, province of Quipicanchis – Cusco. Climate and Temperature At night the temperature drops below 5°C and during the day it reaches 20°C. Rain and snowfall are also common. In this magnificent mountain range, you will find lagoons of blue and green hues. This place is very popular with adventure sports enthusiasts, particularly climbers and trekkers. Ausangate can also be seen from Rainbow Mountain (Moinsettia). Traditions Every year in May and June, north of Ausangate, the pilgrimage to the Lord of Qoyllur Rit’i (Quechua for “star snow”) is celebrated. It is a religious festival held on the slopes of the Ausangate mountain, in the town of Mawayani, Ocongate district, Quispicanchis province, Cusco region. There are two routes to reach the mountain: The first is to take a bus from Cusco to the town of Chilca, from where it is a 4- to 5-hour hike to Base Camp. The other route is a bit longer but more economical. It involves taking a bus from Cusco to the town of Tinki and then a shared taxi to Pacchanta. From there, it is an 8- to 10-hour hike through the Acero Valley to the base of Ausangate. It is recommended to leave the city very early because the trip takes several hours, especially if you go to the town of Pacchanta. The hike begins there. The hike can last between 6 and 7 hours, so it’s advisable to camp for lunch, recharge your energy, and admire the snow-capped peaks of the Vilcanota mountain range. INCLUDES: Hotel pick-up. Round-trip group transportation, Cusco – Bus Parking – Cusco. Ausangate and Seven Lakes entrance fees. Bilingual professional guide. Buffet breakfast. Buffet lunch. First-aid kit. Trekking poles. Blankets. Bottled water. Oxygen. DOES NOT INCLUDE: Snacks. Dinner. Horse rental.