Cusco · Hiking

Ausangate Circuit

A 39-mile loop in Cusco, Peru.

39.5 mi
loop
8,715 ft
climb
16,592 ft
high point
Loop
route

Ausangate Circuit is a 39-mile loop in Cusco, Peru. It runs between about 12,530 ft and 16,590 ft above sea level, with roughly 8,720 ft of climbing over the route. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Pacchanta Baja, about 7.9 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Jatun Punta, Campa and Puka Punta. For camping, Campamento gratis and Campamento gratis - Otorongo are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Ausangate: Approach to 18,400 ft from the road endPhoto: Edubucher, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Ausangate: Approach to 18,400 ft from the road end

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Ausangate Circuit for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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