8-Day Huayhuash Trek from Huaraz with High Passes and Lake Camps

• Our trek begins after we pick you up from your hotel.
• We head south of Huaraz and drive for 4 to 5 hours to Cuartelhuain (4300 m).
• From here, we start hiking and reach Cacananpunta Pass (4700 m) after about 2.5 hours.
• We then descend to the Jalca plain and continue to our camp near Laguna Mitucocha (4220 m).

Overnight.

• We ascend south toward Paso de Carhuac Pass (4650 m).
• From here, there is an awesome panorama of Yerupajá Grande, the second-highest mountain in Peru, and Siulá Grande (6344 m).
• We then descend to our camp at the large Lake Carhuacocha (4150 m).

• Today, we ascend the challenging trail toward Siula Pass at 4800 m.
• On the way to the high pass, we stop at a viewpoint with impressive views of the famous three Huayhuash lagoons and an overwhelming summit panorama.
• We then descend to our campsite in Huayhuash at 4300 m.

• After breakfast with the group, we begin our hike to the highest point of the day, Trapecio Pass at 5040 m.
• From here, looking southeast, we see a new collection of nearby snow-capped peaks.
• This viewpoint is considered the fourth most beautiful viewpoint in Huayhuash.
• We then descend to our camp in Cuyoc (4480 m).

• From our camp, we climb to a pass on Cerro San Antonio.
• After 2 hours, we reach the top of the pass at 4800 m, with fantastic views of the giants of the Cordillera Huayhuash and the three lakes of Sarapococha, Santa Rosa, and Jurau.
• The descent is initially steep, followed by a long trail through the Calinca Valley to the village of Huayllapa.
• In Huayllapa, we have the option to charge our batteries, drink some beers, and even rent a place to take a hot shower.

• After breakfast, a long zigzag ascent awaits us.
• First, we reach the meadow called Huatiac (4350 m), where we stop for a short rest.
• We then continue ascending until we reach Punta Tapush Pass (4770 m), from where we get views of Nevado Diablo Mudo.
• Finally, we arrive at our next camp in Gashpapampa (4300 m).

• Today, we cross the high pass called Punta Yaucha at 4850 m.
• The effort to reach this spectacular viewpoint is well worth it, as the magnificent views of the surrounding high peaks are truly impressive.
• We also stop at the Huacrish viewpoint for one last look at the two emblematic Huayhuash lagoons, Jahuacocha and Solteracocha.
• Our last camp is close to Jahuacocha Lagoon (4050 m).

• We start early with a gentle descent for an hour, followed by a gradual climb to the final pass, Macrash Punta (4300 m).
• From here, we enjoy our final views of much of the Huayhuash range.
• We then make the long descent back to Llamac village.
• Transport back to Huaraz follows, with arrival at about 15:00.