Details
The Rainbow Mountain and 7 Lakes in Ausangate Trek features some spectacular views and sights. Trek to the Rainbow Mountain and be amazed by the natural colors of the sandstone mountains. Later trek further to the Red Valley. Camp overnight under the stars. Visit seven colorful lakes, most of green and blue surrounded by glaciers and high mountain peaks. To finish take a soak at the hot springs where you can relax surrounded by snow capped peaks.
Departure & Return Location
Cusco hotel transfer
Departure Time
5:00 AM
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Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Pacchanta – Upis
Departure 04:00 – 05:00 AM from Cusco to Pacchanta
Breakfast in Pacchanta (4300 m above sea level)
Start of the hike towards Upis
- Distance: 6 – 7 km
- Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Gentle walk ideal for acclimatization:
First contact with Ausangate with open and tranquil landscapes
Lunch
Arrival at Upis (~4435 m above sea level)
Hot springs area
Hot dinner
Rest
Night 1 – Upis
Day 2: Upis – Arapa Pass – Anantapata
We woke up early
Breakfast
Hike to Arapa Pass
- Distance: 13 km
- Duration: 6 to 7 hours
We crossed:
- Arapa Pass (4750 m above sea level)
- High Andean lagoons
- Increasingly colorful landscapes
Lunch on the road
Arrival at Anantapata (~4730 m above sea level)
Sunset with a view of Rainbow Mountain
Dinner
Night 2 – Anantapata
Day 3: Anantapata – Mountain of Colors – Ausangate Lagoon
Leaving very early (before dawn)
Hike to Rainbow Mountain
- Distance: Approx. 16 km
- Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Arrival at Rainbow Mountain at dawn
Key moment of the tour
Without crowds
Optional: Red Valley
Lunch on the road
We continued our hike towards the mountain range
Arrival at Laguna Ausangate area (~4850 m above sea level)
Dinner
Night 3 – Ausangate Lagoon
Day 4: Ausangate Lagoon – Palomani Pass – Sorapata
We woke up early
Breakfast
Hike to Palomani Pass
- Distance: 10 km
- Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Key point:
- Palomani Pass (5096 m) the highest point of the trek
- Breathtaking views of the entire mountain range
Lunch on the road
Decline
Arrival at Sorapata (~4590 m above sea level)
Dinner
Night 4 – Sorapata
Day 5: Sorapata – Q'ampa Pass – 7 Lagoons – Pacchanta – Cusco
Wake up
Breakfast
Last walk of the circuit
- Distance: 15 – 16 km
- Duration: 6 to 7 hours
We crossed:
- Q'ampa Pass (5070 m above sea level)
- Seven Lakes Circuit
A very visual day:
- Turquoise lagoons
- Spectacular landscapes
Lunch on the road
Final arrival at Pacchanta
Optional: hot springs
Return to Cusco (5:00 – 6:00 PM)
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