This is quite possibly the greatest supported bikepacking trip in South America! We’ll bike around Mt. Ausangate (6,380 m; 20,931 ft.), several hours to the south of Cusco, crossing over three mountain passes that hover at more than 5,000 m (16,404 ft.) of elevation! Along the way, we’ll make camp alongside reinvigorating hot springs and enchanting turquoise-colored lagunas.
The Mt. Ausangate Circuit is more than a trail. It’s a butterflies-in-your-stomach, lick-your-lips challenge that won’t be denied. The views, flora and fauna, and local communities encountered along the way are one-of-a-kind, the types of experiences and places that are truly unforgettable and unattainable anywhere else in this world.
It should be understood that the weather is unpredictable, camps are basic, bike portage is more frequent, fatigue is more common, and, in general, the unknown is more unknown…
Whether your plan is to strictly bike or to include our package as a part of an extended visit to Cusco, we’re happy to accommodate you – and your bike. We’ll arrange pick-up at Cusco’s Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport and help to get you settled and relaxed. Furthermore, our bike workshop is available for use to get your mountain beast assembled and ready for some one-of-a-kind trails! Just let us know how we can help.
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Prefer to organize a private tour group of your own? We're cool with that! Send us an email to info@perubiking.com and we'll make it happen...
Day | Ride | Ride time (hrs) | Distance (mi) | Climb (ft) | Descent (ft) | Max. Elev. (ft) |
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1 | Arrivals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | South Valley Warm-Up | 4 | 14.5 | 436 | 7,245 | 14,730 |
3 | Meet Apu Ausangate | 2.5 | 4.5 | 1,670 | 10 | 15,800 |
4 | Q'ampa Pass Descent | 4 | 8.4 | 1,146 | 2,165 | 16,630 |
5 | Maximum Ascent | 5.5 | 7.3 | 2,801 | 2,367 | 16,790 |
6 | Closing the Loop | 4 | 11.7 | 1,030 | 3,336 | 15,585 |
7 | Ride on! | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | Totals | 20 | 46.4 | 7,129 | 15,123 |  |
Day | Ride | Ride time (hrs) | Distance (km) | Climb (m) | Descent (m) | Max. Elev. (m) |
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1 | Arrivals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | South Valley Warm-Up | 4 | 23.3 | 133 | 2209 | 4,491 |
3 | Meet Apu Ausangate | 2.5 | 7.2 | 509 | 3 | 4,817 |
4 | Q'ampa Pass Descent | 4 | 13.5 | 349 | 660 | 5,070 |
5 | Maximum Ascent | 5.5 | 11.8 | 854 | 722 | 5,119 |
6 | Closing the Loop | 4 | 18.8 | 314 | 1,017 | 4,752 |
7 | Ride on! | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Totals | 20 | 74.7 | 2,159 | 4,611 |