PERU
Cordillera Blanca | Ausangate & Mariposa - mountaineering expedition
Join us in Peru to climb Mariposa (5,842 m) and Ausangate (6,384 m)
Set in the Cordillera Vilcanota, this expedition links Nevado Mariposa (5,842 m) and Ausangate (6,384 m). The trip begins above the Quechua heartland surrounding Cusco, moving into a remote high-Andean landscape where glaciated peaks, grazing alpacas, and seasonal herding routes define the rhythm of life.
Mariposa is climbed first as a warm-up peak, allowing the team to settle into glacier travel and refine pacing above 5,800 meters before committing to Ausangate, the dominant massif of one of southern Peru’s most powerful mountain regions. This program is suited to climbers with prior snow and ice experience. Join us.
HIGHLIGHTS
Two major glaciated Andean summits (5,842 m + 6,384 m) climbed in a logical, progressive sequence
Optional acclimatization ascent of Jampa (5,400 m) to strengthen altitude adaptation before Mariposa
Alpine-style climbing with rope travel, snow and ice slopes, and early-morning summit pushes
Non-rushed pacing with recovery days and a dedicated weather buffer on Ausangate
Remote high-Andean landscapes, colorful glacial valleys, and a quiet approach away from crowded routes
Small team mentality
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive Cusco (3,400 m), rest, hydrate, gear check, early night.
Day 2 – Acclimatization hike to 4,200–4,700 m, sleep Cusco.
Day 3 – Higher acclimatization hike or scramble to 4,800–5,100 m.
Day 4 – Drive to trailhead, trek to Mariposa/Jampa Base Camp (~4,900 m).
Day 5 – Optional acclimatization summit of Jampa (5,400 m), return to base camp.
Day 6 – Summit Nevado Mariposa (5,842 m), descend to BC.
Day 7 – Trek Ausangate BC.
Day 8-14 – Climbing days on Ausangate (6,384m)
Day 15 – Trek road, drive Cusco.
Day 16 – Fly home.
Dates
18 July – 2 August 2026 (16 days)
Region
Peru
Difficulty
Moderate
Price
Inquire
Trip Deposit:
US$1,000
Leader
To be announced
Group Size
Minimum 4 climbers