12-Day Alpamayo Trek from Huaraz with Laguna 69 and high passes

• This day is reserved for acclimatization.

• Depart from Huaraz at around 6 am.

• Arrive at Cebollapampa, passing by the Llanganuco Lakes at 3850 masl.

• Stop at the Cebollapampa trailhead and begin the hike up to Lake 69 along a mix of simple and tricky trails.

• Enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and the lake.

• Walk down for about 2 hours to the vehicle, then continue up to Portachuelo de Llanganuco for about 1 hour.

• Experience the sunset behind the mountains.

• Hike down from the pass to the Vaqueria mountain hostel.

Dinner and overnight at the hostel at 3750 masl.

• Start at Vaqueria and walk along the Huarípampa Valley, passing small farms en route.

• Set camp at Paria at 3900 m.

Distance: 5.5 miles (9 km)

Walking time: 4 hours

• Hike for 3 hours to Alto Pucajirca Pass at 4700 masl, then continue to Huecroncocha.

• Set up camp at Quisuar at 3900 masl.

Walking distance: 12 km.

Estimated time: 8 hours.

• Hike for about 2 hours to Tupatupa Pass at 4450 masl, then continue to Jancapampa and set up camp overlooking the beautiful mountains at 3800 masl.

Walking distance: about 12 km.

Estimated time: 8 hours.

• Hike up to Yanacon Pass at 4850 masl, considered the most difficult hiking pass on this circuit, then descend to the Huilca campsite at 4300 masl.

Walking distance: 14 km

Estimated time: 8 hours

• In the morning, hike to Lake Safuna and then continue to Mesapata Pass at 4500 masl.

Total distance: 10 km

Duration: 7 hours

• Be prepared for an early hike up to Caracara Windy Pass at 4850 masl.

• Savor stunning views of the Santa Cruz massif and the pyramidal Alpamayo mountains as you descend to the campsite at the North Base Camp of Alpamayo, called Jancarurish, at 4250 masl.

Dinner and overnight.

Hiking distance: about 10 km, 8 hours.

• Today is a rest day, and you are free to explore on your own.

• You can hike to the base camp from Alpamayo to Santa Cruz, or simply relax at the campsite, eat, and rest at Alpamayo North Face.

Dinner and overnight at 4250 masl.

• Trek through the Cedros Valley to Ruinapampa.

• Rest for a while, then follow a zigzag trail for about another 3 hours to the highest pass, Ichic Vientona, at 4750 masl.

• Continue from the pass to the campsite in about 1 hour.

• Spend the night at Osoruri at approximately 4625 masl.

• Witness a surreal sunset over the Black Mountain.

Estimated time: 9 hours.

• Hike up for about 1 hour to the pass of Hatun Vientona at 4850 masl.

• Soak in the views of Cullicocha Lake.

• Walk down to the Calamina campsite at about 3800 masl.

Walking time: approximately 8 hours.

• Walk down for about 3 hours to the last village of Hualcayan at approximately 2800 masl.

• Proceed to Huaraz after the trail ends at Hualcayan, with a drive of about 4 hours.

• Arrive in Huaraz at around 4 pm.