Climb Ausangate Peru

Overview

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An adventurous 6,000m mountain in Southern Peru

Introduction

Ausangate is located in the Cordillera Vilcanota, in Southern Peru. It is reached by flying from Lima to Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire, then trekking in from the village of Tinke. Ausangate is the highest peak in a range that sees far fewer visitors than the more popular Cordillera Blanca in Northern Peru. Because of this, the area feels a lot more adventurous and may appeal to those looking for an interesting 6,000m peak away from the crowds.

Join us on Ausangaet

• Ausangate is climbed alpine style using Peruvian IFMGA guides at a 1:2 ratio.
• Expedition in May/June when the weather is best in Southern Peru.
• Acclimatisation on Jampa Peak (5,500m).
• Visit the famous 'Rainbow Mountain'.

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Experience Required

To join the expedition and have a good chance of success, you must have:

• Climbed Scottish Grade III routes.
• Climbed Alpine AD or equivalent, along with experience of rock climbing on exposed terrain.
• A good level of fitness, having prepared for the expedition with regular mountain walking throughout the months preceding the trip, including Grade I scrambles.
• Experience of climbing above 5,000m is preferable, but not necessarily a requirement for those with a solid background in the European Alps on routes of AD.

As porters carry the tents and food, there is no heavy load carrying on the expedition, but team members need to carry only their personal equipment from base camp to Moraine camp. You can therefore expect your pack to weigh 12 to 14 Kg.
Our Winter Mountaineering course in Scotland and our Alpine Courses provide good skills preparation for this expedition.

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Dates & Prices

Date	With Flight	or Meeting in	Availability
Sat 17 May – Sun 8 Jun 2025	UK	Cusco	Available Book now »
Expedition Guide Jamie Holding	£5,995	£4,695
Sat 16 May – Sun 7 Jun 2026	UK	Cusco	Available Book now »
2 places left with £200 early booking offer	£5,995 £5,795	£4,695 £4,495

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Group size: 2 – 8 people.

For comparison, this expedition starts from £213 (GBP) per day (price Without Flights).

With Flight pricing

Our 'With Flight' price includes an Economy class return airfare from the UK. The cost is based on a group fare that we have already reserved, or individual seats that we have budgeted for. Note that in some circumstances, the earlier you book, the less expensive the airfare and the 'With Flight' price.

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) 'Know Before You Go' campaign. We recommend that you read the FCDO Travel Advice for Peru on the FCDO Website.

What the price includes

• Economy class return airfares from the UK to Lima (unless land only.)
• UK Air Passenger Duty (excluded if joining land-only and you make your own international flight arrangements).
• Return flight from Lima to Cusco (excluded if joining land-only and you make your own international flight arrangements).
• In Lima 2 group road transfers between Airport and hotel, connecting with flights (excluded if joining land-only).
• In Cusco 2 group road transfers between Airport and hotel, connecting with flights (excluded if joining land-only).
• 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Lima, on a bed and breakfast basis.
• 4 nights’ hotel accommodation in Cusco, on a bed and breakfast basis.
• 15 nights’ accommodation in tents on a full-board basis.
• All road transport by private vehicles as described in the itinerary.
• All porterage costs.
• All costs for leaders, guides and local helpers.
• Jagged Globe kitbag or fleece.

What the price does not include

• Visa fees.
• Overseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticket.
• Extraneous hotel bills (e.g. bar and laundry).
• Travel insurance.
• Lunch and evening meals in Lima and Cusco.
• Additional hotel nights in Cusco or Lima if the programme is changed, or if you arrive early back from the mountains.
• Optional sightseeing trips.
• Tips.

Tailor-made option

We can organise this expedition on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. Depending on your mountaineering experience, you may want a Jagged Globe leader or go ‘self-led’ with the assistance of local guides. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable, particularly if you take the self-led option. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Insurance

You will need a travel insurance policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Jagged Globe. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy. For a list of insurers who specialise in mountaineering, trekking and skiing, please see our Travel Insurance page »

Itinerary

Here is an outline itinerary for this trip. A more detailed day-to-day itinerary is available as a downloadable PDF »

Outline Itinerary

Day 1:	Fly to Lima (1,548m) Overnight hotel.
Day 2:	Fly to Cusco (3,300m) Overnight hotel.
Day 3:	Acclimatisation in Cusco, walk to Saqsaywaman Overnight hotel.
Day 4:	Acclimatisation, visit the ruins of Moray Overnight hotel.
Day 5 - 6:	Cusco to Pachanta Camp via Tinke (4,300m) / Acclimatisation
Day 7:	Pachanta to Pacchaspata camp (4,800m)
Day 8:	Jampa Peak (5,500m)
Day 9 - 11:	Cross Jampa Pass and continue to Ausangate Base Camp (4,800m)
Day 12 - 16:	Climb Ausangate (6,384m) We have set aside five days to get organised, do a load carry to Moraine Camp (5,476m), rest and then move up to occupy Moraine Camp. From here you will climb to the summit. With a spare 'weather' day, we have some flexibility.
Day 17 - 20:	Trek out via Rainbow Mountain, return to Cusco Four days to trek out, crossing high passes to view Rainbow Mountain, before exiting the range to Tinke.
Day 21:	Fly to Lima
Day 22:	Depart Lima
Day 23:	Arrive London

PLEASE NOTE: Please note that this itinerary is a guideline only. Although every effort will be made to adhere to it, unforeseen circumstances may force changes to be made at the last moment. Please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.

Optional Alpamayo 5,947m

Extend your time in Peru by climbing this iconic peak in the Northern Cordillera Blanca. 9 additional days, taking the total trip duration to 32 days.

Price £2685 per person

Optional Chopicalqui 6,345m

Extend your time in Peru by climbing this amazing peak in the Northern Cordillera Blanca. 8 additional days, taking the total trip duration to 31 days.

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First Expedition: June 2022

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