Ausangate

Ausangate stretches to an elevation of 6,384 meters, making it the fifth highest mountain peak in Peru and the tallest in the Cusco region.

Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer, known for his Eiger north face achievement, led the first successful climb to Ausangate's summit in 1953.

The mountain holds deep meaning in Andean traditions, where local communities maintain customs of sharing coca leaves and connecting with the natural environment.

Climbing season runs from April through September, with June and July offering optimal conditions for reaching the summit through moderately technical routes.

The mountain trek includes access to naturally colored hills, multiple glacial lakes, and opportunities to observe llamas and alpacas in their natural habitat.

Location: Cusco Department

Elevation above the sea: 6,372 m

GPS coordinates: -13.78907,-71.22990

Latest update: May 27, 2025 12:51