Mountain Climbing in Cusco

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.

Top mountain climbing trips | Cusco:

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Climb Ausangate in 4 days, near Cuzco (Vilcanota Range)

Alfredo, an IFMGA certified guide, would like to share with you the most wonderful views from the summit of Ausangate. Join him on this 4 days expedition near Cuzco.

4 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 600

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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.

3 days

All Levels

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FromEUR 920

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Campa and Ausangate guided climb in 10 days

Join a local certified guide from our team on a 10-day climb to the summits of Campa and Ausangate, in the Vilcanota mountain range, near Cusco.

11 days

Any

FromUSD 2950

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.

2 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 290

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.

10 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 1600

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.

4 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 460

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.

21 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 3454

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

Fit

There are many reasons for choosing Mountain Climbing in Peru

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.

Good to know:

Language

Spanish

Best time to visit

From April to December

Currency

Sol Peruano (Peruvian Sun)

How to get there

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

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