The trail that winds its way through the Cordillera Vilcanota and up to the sacred Nevado Ausangate (6,384 meters) goes through one of the more pristine, untouched-by-tourists areas in Peru. For those seeking to avoid the tourist trails this is a good choice among trekking opportunities in the Sacred Valley. You can choose from a number of trekking routes through this range, but the classic seven-day trek offered by most Cusco tour agencies begins in Tinki, a small town situated high in the puna grasslands, and gradually loops around Ausangate. The trail traverses up and across four very high mountain passes (two over 5000 meters), and offers magnificent views of the glacial faces of all the mountains in the range, including Colquecruz and Jampa.  Passing through some of the more remote areas in Peru, the trail also affords trekkers glimpses of Andean llama herders and weavers.

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