Mountain Climbing in Cusco: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

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Mountain climbing finds in Cusco an unparalleled scenery, a good amount of peaks, gentle weather most of the year and a relatively easy access to wonderful spots but far from the urban chaos.

This region of southern Peru is home to the Vilcanota mountain range, which reaches its highest point on the Ausangate Mountain, at more than 6,300 meters. This is one of the main options for mountaineers traveling through Cusco. Discover other guided adventures that you can do on this gem of the Peruvian Andes.

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Nevado Campa, 3-day ascent in the Cordillera Vilcanota from Cusco

Join a certified mountain guide from our team on a three-day ascent of Nevado Campa, where you'll enjoy a physical challenge, learn new mountaineering skills and take in the beautiful alpine scenery.

FromEUR 969 per person for 8 travellers

3 days

All levels

High

Next group dates:

2 Aug, 7 Oct

2-day Helamcoma ascent in the Cusco region

Come along with Alfredo, an IFMGA mountain guide, on a two-day mountaineering adventure, where you’ll traverse a glacier as you ascend Helamcoma in the Cusco region.

FromUSD 306 per person for 2 travellers

2 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Apr - Oct

Verónica & Helamcoma Peaks climb + Machu Picchu, 10-day trip Cusco Region

Climb Helamcoma (5370m) and Nevado Verónica (5910m) in the Andes of Peru, near Ollantaytambo, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, along IFMGA-certified guide Alfredo. This 10-day trip, starting from Cusco, also takes you to discover the amazing Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

FromUSD 1685 per person for 2 travellers

10 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

May - Oct

21-day Mountaineering expedition from Machu Picchu to Chachani (6,057m) in Peru

Quique, an IFMGA-certified local guide, takes you on this amazing 21-day trekking and mountaineering expedition in Peru, visiting Machu Picchu and climbing Nevado Chachani (6070m), discovering cultural treasures and spectacular landscapes.

FromUSD 3636 per person for 8 travellers

21 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Aug - Oct

4-day Trek in Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain, Peru

Join a certified guide on this highly memorable and beautiful 4-day trek in Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain, Peru, where you will take in some of the most stunning scenery Peru has to offer, capped off by a visit to the world-famous Rainbow Mountain.

FromUSD 543 per person for 8 travellers

4 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Jan - Nov

Ausangate (6385m), 10-day Expedition with acclimatization near Cusco

Join Daniel, a local IFMGA certified mountain guide, on this unforgettable 10-day expedition to the summit of Ausangate near Cusco.

10 days

Advanced

High

Availability:

Mar - Nov

FAQs: Mountain Climbing in Cusco

Why should I choose Cusco for my Mountain Climbing adventure?

Ausangate

It is the highest mountain in Cusco and is located in the Vilcanota mountain range. Its ascent is accompanied by a majestic setting where we can observe cultural and biological diversity. It is usually a multi-day ascent with intermediate-advanced difficulty and long hours of hiking per day.

Urubamba

It is in another mountain range of Cusco which, together with Vilcabamba and Vilcanota concentrate the best peaks in the region. Here you can enjoy good mountain climbing trips in a beautiful setting. For the most expert mountaineers, there are climbing routes of extreme difficulty, although there are also options for beginners.

Salkantay

Cusco and the Salcantay trek offer you the best way to follow the Inca traces. It is one of the most famous hikes in Peru that takes us directly to Machu Picchu. Once there, you can ascend to the citadel or even challenge the steep mountain of Huayna Pichu.

When is the best time to travel to Cusco for Mountain Climbing?

From April to December

Which language is predominantly spoken in the Cusco region?

Spanish

What currency is accepted around Cusco?

Sol Peruano (Peruvian Sun)

How can I get to Cusco?

There are direct flights from the main cities of the world, even from Lima (Peru's capital) if you're traveling through the country.

What people are saying about Mountain Climbing | Cusco

Heiko

The tour on the Nev. Ausangate is a very nice but also quite challenging mountain tour. Alfredo is a very competent mountain guide. Gladly again.

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