Peru · Hiking

1-Day Cerro Colorado Trek from Cusco with Ausangate Valley Views

1 Day Round trip from Cerro Colorado District Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day trek through Ausangate's Valley to Cerro Colorado
02 See the layered hues of gold, lavender, red, and turquoise on Rainbow Mountain
03 Learn interesting facts about this unique landscape at Pampachiri
04 Take in outstanding views of the imposing Apu Ausangate

Enjoy a magical trip to the Ausangate's Valley on a full-day trek, where you'll appreciate a colourful mountain similar to a rainbow, known as "Cerro Colorado". Hike through the Rainbow Mountains of Andean Peru, formed over time by weathering and sedimentary deposits, with layered hues of gold, lavender, red, and turquoise towering into the sky.

Hike through Mount Vinicunca, also known as Cerro Colorado, famous for its striking range of colours.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cusco, Ausangate

Languages English, Italian, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cerro Colorado Trek Through Ausangate's Valley

Pick up from your hotel in Cusco at 3:30 am.
Pass through a few small towns along the way, such as Checacupe, Pitumarka, and Chilca.
Arrive at Pampachiri, where your guide will share interesting facts about this unique landscape.
Hike through Mount Vinicunca, also known as Cerro Colorado, famous for its striking range of colours.
See outstanding views of the imposing Apu Ausangate in the surrounding area.
Stop for lunch.
Descend to the starting point, Pampachiri.

Return to your hotel in Cusco.