Ascent of Huasacocha Mountain (5467m)

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MOUNTAINEERING

Ascent of Huasacocha Mountain (5467m)

Duration

2 Days

Difficulty

Easy; no previous experience required

Group Size

10 Guest

Height

5467m

About Ascent of Huasacocha Mountain (5467m)

Huasacocha Mountain is location in the Vilcanota mountain range of the Peruvian Andes. It reaches 5,467 meters in elevation and a spectacular viewpoint from which to appreciate the mountain range and its big mountains like Ausangate, the Cayangates and Mariposa and other titans. The access to the glacier is easy, ideal for beginners or for experienced mountaineers who are looking for an easy ascent at high altitude to help with acclimatization. During the whole trip, you will be surrounded by beautiful Andean scenery and flora and fauna typical of the area and from the summit, the famous Rainbow Mountain can be seen,

Tour type: Mountaineering
Requirements: Prior acclimatization in Cusco, good physical fitness
Season: April to October
Type of service: Private

Itinerary

Day 1 Cusco – Pitumarca – Quesoyuni– Base Camp (4920m.a.s.l.)

We depart Cusco at 7 in the morning towards the town of Pitumarca. Here we will make a short stop and we’ll have the opportunity to buy fruit or water or other things necessary for the hike. We will then get back in the vehicle and head to Quesoyuni, where our group of mule handlers and pack animals will be waiting for us. Once we have packed the gear onto the animals, we will start the hike, carrying the personal items we need during the hike, including water and snacks. The hike to base camp will take around three hours and on arrival we will set up camp, enjoying the scenery and looking up and tomorrow’s objective while we wait for dinner.

Day 2. Base Camp – Summit (5467m.a.sl.) – Pitumarca - Cusco

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