▷PERU CLIMBING | CLIMBING IN CUSCO

Climbing Adventure During Your Journey

The climbing sport in Cusco has become more popular in recent years. that because Cusco has varied of rock some of them located just in the upper part of the city and it is easy to reach there and practice some rock climbing sports. For the mountain climb, we just need to drive a few hours in any direction from Cusco. There you will find some mountains peak over 5,300m / 17388ft.

We have some range surrounding to Cusco. Urubamba mountain range, which has more than twenty peak, the highest one is the Veronika with 5,890m/19,334ft. Vilcabamba mountain range, located in the Norht east of Cusco, its highest peak Salkantay 6271m /20,574ft. And finally, the Vilcanota Mountain Range, located in the southern part of Cusco, has its highest peak. Ausangate 6,384m / 20,796ft.

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Rock Climbing Full Day

No Accommodation
3,762 m / 12,343 ft Max. altitude
Easy Difficulty

The Rock climbing in Cusco became popular on the last years and now we have great climbing spots around Cusco city, natural walls from 2 to 30 meters high perfect for beginners and experienced people.

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Qampa Hiking & Climbing

Camping Accommodation
5,520 m / 18,110 ft Max. altitude
Challenging Difficulty

To climb Jampa or Qampa mountain, you don’t need experience or skill, if you love mountains is enough. Qampa summit offers you a spectacular view of the Vilcanota range, the impressive Ausangate peak.

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Ausangate Climb 6 Days / 5 nights

Hotel Accommodation
3,762 m / 12,343 ft Max. altitude
Easy Difficulty

Ausangate is the highest peak in Cusco at 6,384m. it is by far the most well-known big peak for mountaineering in Cusco since the normal route is not so technically difficult but experience is required.

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The Mountain Climbing in the Andes, of Peru is the best experience that you can do once in life; Cusco has some of the best mountains for beginners and experienced people from Qampa Mountain, which is the easiest ascent to Ausangate Mountain for experienced travelers.

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The Jampa or Ausangate Mountain Climbing are two of the most exciting outdoor activities in the Andes, Qampa Mountain is an attractive option for mountaineers and trekkers seeking a quieter, less-crowded adventure in the Peruvian highlands perfect for these who want to experience a mountain over 5,500 meters as first time, while Ausangate mount need a previous experience due its altitude 6,384 meters (20,944 ft)

Highlights During the Mountain Climbing in Cusco

Majestic Mount Ausangate: Ausangate is the highest peak in the Cuzco region of Peru, standing at 6,384 meters (20,945 feet). The climb itself is a major accomplishment due to the mountain’s size, elevation, and technical difficulty.
High-altitude Adventure: The ascent to Qampa and Ausangate mountain involves high-altitude mountaineering, where climbers must deal with the challenges of thin air, extreme cold, and high-altitude sickness.However, once you conquered the summit, the views were worth it.
Glacier and Snow Climbing: The glacier climbing on Ausangate is one of the main technical features. Climbers will need to navigate through ice fields, use crampons, ice axes, and ropes for safety, and cross crevasses and snow-covered terrain.
Incredible Scenic Views: Jampa and Ausangate climb offers stunning views of the surrounding Andean landscape, including snow-capped peaks, high-altitude lakes, glacial valleys, and traditional Andean villages. The rugged, remote environment makes this a truly immersive experience in nature.