The perfect combination of an adventure between the “White Mountain Range” and “Huayhuash Mountain Range Peru. With optional climb to Nevado Diablo Mudo 5350m.
The hike starts by the turquoise Llanganuco Lakes up to Laguna 69 with beautiful views of the Nevado de Huascaran 6768m. The highest in Peru, Chopicalqui 6354m. Pisco 5752m.
The hike of the Cordillera Huayhuash circuit of Peru located south of the city of Huaraz is known as the chamonix of Peru for being one of the best hikes in the world, mountain range the second highest tropical mountain range in the world has 15 mountains and 6 of them exceed 6,000m. as Nevado Yerupaja 6630m. The second highest in Peru, Nevado Siula Grande 6340m. Famous for the filming (Touching the Void) Nevado Sarapo 6127m. Nevado Jurao 5600m. and others. Camps mostly next to turquoise blue lagoons coming from the glaciers, challenging passes over 4700m.
Join Peruvian Mountains to experience what many consider the most beautiful trek in the Peruvian Andes or perhaps in the world after the Himalayan treks in Nepal.
Altitude max: San Antonio Pass 5020m.
Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
Start Point:
1.- Llanganuco Lagoons
2.- Cuartelhuainn
Season: April to Octuber.
Day 1.- Huaraz – Llanganuco lagoons 3840m.
Acclimatization days, transfer from Huaraz along the Callejon de Huaylas from the town of Yungay we detour to the picturesque valley of llanganuco. In good weather conditions, you can see the Huascaran (6768 m), the highest peak in Peru. Passing by the lagoons of llanganuco (chinancocha, orconcocha) we arrive to Yuraccorral where we will set up camp. A short hike - optional overnight in tent
Drive: approx. 3 Hours
Walking: Optional 2 hours
Day 2.- Llanganuco Lagoons – Laguna 69 – Huaraz
Today, after breakfast, we hike for 3 hours to Laguna 69. Enjoy the magnificent views of the impressive and giant mountains of Huascaran (6768m.) Nevado Pisco (5752 m) and Chacraraju (6108 m). Chopicalqui (6354m) then we descend by the same route to the camp, in the afternoon return to Huaraz - Hotel
Walking: 5 – 7 Hours
Drive: 3 Hours
Day 3.- Huaraz – Conococha – Chiquian – Cuartelhuain
In the morning we will pick you up from your hotel and then transfer you to Cuartelhuain, starting point of our trekking and the first camp from where you have the opportunity to take a first look at the Cordillera Huayhuash, there our donkey driver will be waiting for us ready for the next day
Drive: approx. 4 - 5 Hours
Campsite: 4100m.
Distance: Aprox. 230km.
Walking: Optional
Day 4.- Cuartelhuain – Cacanan Pass 4700m. – Janca
In the morning after breakfast we start our first 2 hour hike to Cacananpunta, the first pass at 4700m. Then we walk through a valley with a wonderful view of the Mitucocha Lagoon (4250 m). We will visit the Mitucocha Lagoon and then continue for 20 minutes to our campsite.
Campsite: 4150m
Distance: 9km.
Walking: 6 hours
Day 5.- Janca –Carhuac Pass 4600m. – Carhuacocha
In the morning we ascend to Punta Carhuac pass (4650 m). There we will have a beautiful view of the Siula and Yerupaja peaks. The hike continues down the valley to the Carhuacocha lagoon, where we set up camp. Here you can enjoy an impressive panorama overlooking the peaks of Yerupaja. Jirishancas and Siula Grande (6344 m).
Campsite: 4250m
Distance: 10 km.
Walking: 5 - 6 hours
Day 6.- Carhuacocha – Siula Pass 4800m. – Huayhuash
This is one of the most beautiful days of the trek. We leave camp following a trail along the shores of the lake to a grassy meadow that leads to a hidden valley. As you gain altitude, a series of lakes with turquoise waters begin to appear at the base of incredibly steep iconic peaks such as Siula, Quesillococha and Cangrajanca. This trail leads us to the Siula pass (4850 m) from where it is possible to get a magnificent view of the east face of Yerupaja and Siula Grande. then we descend for two hours to camp.
Campsite: 4250m
Distance: 13 km.
Walking: 7 - 8 hours
Day 7.- Huayhuash – Portachuelo Pass 4650m. – Viconga
This morning after breakfast, the group will take a fairly busy trail that ascends slowly to the next pass Portachuelo (4650 m). From the pass it is possible to see the neighboring “Mountain range Raura” and its distant peaks. Then passing by the Viconga lagoon we arrive to our campsite located next to the hot springs.
Campsite: 4300m
Distance: 12 km.
Walking: 5 hours
Day 8.- Viconga – Cuyoc Pass 5000m. – San Antonio
Today the trek reaches the highest point of the circuit: Paso Cuyoc (5000m) where we will see the peaks of the Cordillera Raura then the peak of the Cordillera Huayhuash. Then we descend to camp on one of the first platforms, known as San Antonio.
Campsite: 4350m
Distance: 9 km.
Walking: 5 hours
Day 9.- San Antonio – Santa Rosa Pass 5020m. – Huayllapa
The first part of the hike takes us steadily up to the San Antonio Pass (5050m). From here we enjoy one of the most impressive views of the Cordillera Huayhuash, including the peaks Sarapo, Siula Grande, Carnicero, Jurau, Yerupaja and the picturesque lakes Jurao and Sarapococha. Then we descend to the Calinca valley or back to the Huanacpatay valley to continue to the town of Huayllapa (3550 m).
Campsite: 3500m
Distance: 17 km.
Walking: 7 hours
Day 10.- Huayllapa – Tapush Pass 4800 m. – Gashpapampa
Today we continue ascending the Quebrada Huancho to 4800m Tapush Pass. The trail passes by the Susococha lagoon to camp at Gashpapampa 4400m with a view of the “Diablo Mudo” ( Dumb Devil).
Campsite: 4400m
Distance: 13 km.
Walking: 6 hours
Day 11.- Cashpapampa Yaucha Pass 4800 - Jahuacocha
This day we climb to Yaucha pass at 4800m. from there we will have incredible views of the mountains of Huacrish, Rasac, Yerupaja and other peaks, then we descend through the Huacrish valley to Jahuacocha camp, one of the spectacular campsites next to Jahuacocha lagoon with beautiful views of many peaks. Our last camp
Campsite: 4100m
Distance: 8.5 km.
Walking: 4 - 5 hours
Day 12.- Jahuacocha – Pampa Llamac – Llamac drive Huaraz
We leave early, starting with a gradual ascent to our final pass Pampa Llamac 4300m from where we have our final views of the Cordillera de Huayhuash. Then it is a long descent down to the town of Llamac. In Llamac, private transport will be waiting to take us back to Huaraz for a hot shower. Hotel.
Walking: 5 hours
Drive time: aprox.3 hours
Day 13.Huaraz – Lima
In the morning you will be transferred to bus station ( Cruz Del Sur) for Lima
The bus takes 8 – 9 hours
The Price Includes:
- English speaking official Guide
- Cook during the trek
- Complete meals during the trek
- Donkeys and donkey driver
- 4 season tent (3 person tent for 2 people)
- Dining tent with table and chairs, kitchen tent with utensils, toilet tent
- Private tourist transport
- Entrance fees to Huayhuash Community
- Entrances fees to Huascaran National Park
- Extra horse for more 4 persons
- First aid kit
- Oxygen
Not Include in The Price:
- Personal trekking gears
- Sleeping bag and mattress
- Hotel in Lima. Hotel in Huaraz
- Hotel in Churin
- Transfer from Lima – Huaraz / Lima
- Extras
The best season to Huayhuash trek is during the months April to Octuber ( dry season in the andes)
Private departures available - Dates of your choose
All our trips are offered on a private basis — just for your travel companions on the trip. Some tours and treks can also be done in a group if you want to meet other people or control the cost.
Please let us know if you need additional services like pre/post accommodation, bus ticket
PRICE:
Prices: depend of the group size
Prices from $1350
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