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Trek through the Cordillera Huayhuash on a beautiful 10-day adventure circuit with gorgeous views from high passes above 4500 m. See pristine turquoise glacier lakes, jagged snow-capped peaks, and sweeping Andean valleys along the way. As you walk through the highlands, enjoy being surrounded by mountain vegetation and wide grasslands in one of Peru's most spectacular trekking regions.
Trek through the Cordillera Huayhuash on a beautiful 10-day adventure circuit with gorgeous views from high passes above 4500 m.
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Depart from Huaraz at 7:00 am and travel south through the Callejon de Huaylas on the paved road to Chiquian. Continue via the Chiquian province area, Llamac, and Cocpa village until reaching Cuartelhuain campsite at 4200 m.
Overnight camp at Cuartelhuain.
Driving time: 6 hours
Trek toward Cacananpunta Pass at 4700 m. Once you reach it, stand on the continental divide and enjoy amazing photo opportunities over deep valleys, hills, and snow-capped peaks.
Descend toward the next camp, with an amazing view of Mount Jirishanca and Mount Ninashanca in the background.
Overnight camp at Mitucocha.
Time: 5 hours (climb up/climb down)
Walk on easy terrain until Punta Carhuac Pass at 4650 m. From this pass, witness a breathtaking view of the highest peaks of Huayhuash, such as Yerupaja (6617 m), the famous Siula Grande (6344 m), and Jirishanca.
Hike down to Lake Carhuacocha, a genuinely gorgeous lake and scenic campsite with an astonishing mountain view in the background.
Overnight camp at Lake Carhuacocha.
Time: 5 hours (walk up/walk down)
Enjoy the spectacular sunrise and the lake water reflecting the mountains. Start walking up toward Siula Pass and take in the fabulous, breathtaking view over three glacier lakes, including Siula and Quesillococha.
Walk down to the Huayhuash camping spot at 4330 m.
Overnight camp at Huayhuash.
Trek time: 7 hours (climb up/climb down)
Start walking up toward the spectacular Portachuelo de Huayhuash Pass. See Mount Puscanturpa and Mount Trapecio on the way, enjoy the view of the Cordillera Raura from the pass, and then descend toward the largest Lake Viconga until reaching Viconga campsite.
In the afternoon, enjoy showering and swimming in the hot spring close to the campsite.
Overnight camp at Viconga.
Trek time: 6 hours (walk up/walk down)
Hike to the second-highest pass on the trek. After a few days of trekking above 4000 m, tourists become acclimatized to cross Punta Cuyoc Pass.
From the pass, enjoy some of the most impressive mountain views, then continue descending along a steep section to the flat grassy valley below.
Climb to the San Antonio viewpoint at 5020 m and enjoy a splendid view of summits, glacier lakes, and deep valleys.
Return along the same path to Elefante and Huanacpatay campsite at 4200 m.
Overnight camp at Huanacpatay.
Trek time: 7 hours (walk up/walk down)
After breakfast, walk down along Huanacpatay Valley to the isolated hamlet of Huayllapa.
From this village, continue along a long, narrow valley until reaching the grassy valley of Huatiac, your camping spot.
Overnight camp at Huactiac.
Trek time: 7 hours (walk up/walk down)
Trek up from Huatiac toward Tapush Pass.
On the way, enjoy mountain views of Mount Diablo Mudo, Lake Susucocha, and more.
After that, descend to the campsite, which lies close to the Quenual forest.
Overnight camp at Rinconada.
Trek time: 5 hours (walk up/walk down)
Start walking up toward Punta Yaucha Pass.
From the pass, enjoy spectacular mountain views, including the majestic Mount Yerupaja and, if you are lucky, condors.
Continue walking down while enjoying the spectacular views of Lake Jahuacocha and Mount Jirishanca until reaching Jahuacocha campsite.
Overnight camp at Jahuacocha.
Trek time: 5 hours (walk up/walk down)
Hike toward Pampa Llamac Pass at 4300 m after completing the Andean circuit. Rest there and take some pictures.
Descend along the sloping trail to Llamac Village, where private transportation will take you back to Huaraz.
Time: 5 hours (walk up/walk down) and driving time: 4 hours
The route
The fine print
Personal Trek Gear:
Trekking boots
Polar Tec or wool gloves
Sun hat
Polar Tec or wool cap
Sunglasses with UV protection
A backpack between 40 l and 70 l
Waterproof Gore-Tex jacket
Waterproof Gore-Tex pants
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Headlamp with extra batteries
Personal first aid kit
Hiking poles
Warm clothes
A camera
Sleeping bag rated to -15°C
Personal toiletries and small synthetic towels
Sandals
Maximum altitude: 5020 m (San Antonio viewpoint)
Preferred time: April - October
Average temperature: Between 13°C and 23°C during the day; at night, -03°C to -1°C
Important Advice:
Our accommodation service has hot water, a private bathroom, a TV with cable connection, a restaurant, and a cafe shop located downtown.
Bus service from Lima - Huaraz - Lima with "Cruz del Sur" or "Movil Tours," with Wi-Fi connection.
Trek rates can change according to the booking time and the number of participants.
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Your 10 days finish where they began, in Huaraz.
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