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Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)

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Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)

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Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)

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Location: Cusipata, Quispicanchi, Cusco, Peru

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1. Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) – Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) loop from Chillihuani

7.41km

02:26

330m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) – Trail to Red Valley loop from Chillihuani

11.5km

03:41

490m

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3. Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) – Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) loop from Chillca

10.3km

03:26

460m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Bianca

July 4, 2023

Pretty crowded place. There are agencies that have a pick-up time of 3 a.m. If you want the mountain to yourself, that should be your choice. Most tours start an hour later. Don't underestimate the height. I had 2 days of acclimatization in Cusco before starting the tour, it gives you a headache but you can do it. It is fully developed and if necessary you can always take a horse that is always offered insistently. For everyone else who doesn't start until 4: get a seat on the bench and take photos there. It is often not so occupied and you can also take good photos. For those who still have some energy, go down to the small huts that you can see. There you are alone and can enjoy the view for yourself. It can happen that the mountains are covered with snow. And remember your passport, for a few soles you get a stamp.

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Handke, Ronald

January 7, 2022

First acclimatize in Cuzco for 1.2 weeks and maybe climb smaller mountains beforehand, after that it is not a problem. The way is long but easy. Just don't underestimate the amount.

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Fabio

October 30, 2022

Really wonderful! Impossible to explain, must see

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Elevation 5,010 m

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Location: Cusipata, Quispicanchi, Cusco, Peru

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1. Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) – Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) loop from Chillihuani

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