Pallay Punchu
The Sharp Mountain with red, green and ochre tones at 4,791 m.
Photo: Juan Carlos Quispe P · Pexels (Pexels License (free to use))
Duration
1 day
Difficulty
Hard
Group size
Group service
Service
Group tour
Overview
Also known as Sharp Mountain for its blade-like peaks, Pallay Punchu features red, green, yellow and ochre tones formed by minerals, with panoramic views of Layo Valley and Langui Lake.
Highlights
- Summit at 4,791 m
- Less crowded experience
- Layo Valley and Langui Lake
Itinerary
- 1
Hotel pickup from 4:00 to 5:00 AM.
- 2
Breakfast in Cusipata.
- 3
Journey to Layo community (~3,900 m).
- 4
Rural hike with ascents to Pallay Punchu (4,791 m summit).
- 5
Buffet lunch in Cusipata.
- 6
Return to Cusco around 6:00 PM.
What's included
- Tourist transport — group service
- Hotel pickup
- Official tour guide
- First aid kit
- Trekking poles
- Buffet breakfast
- Buffet lunch
- Oxygen tank
Not included
- —
What to bring
- •Small backpack
- •Warm clothing
- •Rain poncho
- •Camera
- •Sun hat
- •Sunscreen
- •Water
- •Cash
- •ID document
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