Introduction

Vinicunca is the famous mountain that most of the tourists call Rainbow Mountain _ In recent years, all the tourists in Cusco love to visit this amazing place. Vinicunca and Valle Rojo are not visited by many people, perhaps because there are no travel agencies that organize it. But South Winds Peru is convinced that it is possible. Vinicunca is not just Rainbow Mountains, it is much more, during your walk you will be able to see and take some of the most beautiful photos.

Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Tour 1 day. – The Cordillera de Vilcanota, the main arm of the Andes, is located southeast of Cusco and is one of the mountain ranges in Peru with the highest concentration of snow-capped peaks.

This creates beautiful landscapes of the high Andes with huge snow-capped peaks and large glaciers that over time give way to magnificent lagoons, valleys and peaks that are now completely covered in snow and whose natural rock pigments are uniquely mixed with certain minerals. and the particular color of the floor. beautiful mountains rise from the place and impress with their rich colors;

These, along with the locals who are mostly alpacas herders, will make this visit an unforgettable experience. Take a deep breath and discover the 5036 meters of Winicunca (the mountain of colors).

Trip Details

• Age restrictions: there are none, but it is recommended to start from the age of 7.
• Restrooms: There are no restrooms along the Red Valley Trail.
• Altitude: 5,053 meters.
• Cost: The entrance to the Red Valley costs 20 soles. You pay 10 soles at the beginning and 10 at the end of the course.
• Location: The Red Valley is located in the municipality of Pitumarca and Cusipata in the province of Canchis. It is located 3 hours from the city of Cusco.
• Minutes (round trip) to Rainbow Mountain Trail in Red Valley.
• Fauna: We find alpaca, llama, vicuña, Andean condor, kestrel and Andean bear, among others.
• Advantages: You get away from the crowd.
• Disadvantages: Extra effort, few will leave because they feel tired after the Rainbow Mountain hike.
• Difficulty level:
• Short course: easy to moderate
• Long route: Moderate – Difficult
• walking:
• Short distance: 970 meters / 0.60 miles.
• Long distance: 1.2 km/0.74 miles