Ausangate Trek vs Santa Cruz Trek
A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.
Units
| Ausangate Trek | Santa Cruz Trek | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 48 mi77 km | 38 mi62 km |
| Elevation gain | 12,047 ft3,672 m | 10,571 ft3,222 m |
| Typical duration | 4 days | 4 days |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | Local | Local |
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Best time to hike | Best from June to August | Best from July to September |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Ausangate Trek vs Santa Cruz Trek: which should you hike?
At 48 mi77 km, Ausangate Trek is the longer route — roughly 9.6 mi15 km more than Santa Cruz Trek (38 mi62 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Santa Cruz Trek is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.
More comparisons