Climbing Cordillera Blanca, Cordillera Huayhuash Trek, Santa Cruz, Huascaran, Mateo, Pisco, Huaraz, Peru

CULTURAL HUAYHUASH TREKKING (9 days/ 8 nights)

Overview:

Huayhuash is considered among the 10 most beautiful trekking circuits in the world. It is one of the most impressive mountain ranges of Peruvian Andes. In its 30 Km from North to South, 7 peaks overcome the 6000 meters and 7 elevations of more than 5500 meters; its varied and unequaled sceneries and panoramic views make them unique in natural beauty.

• Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
• Difficulty: Moderate / difficult
• Location: Ancash - Huánuco - Lima - Cordillera Huayhuash
• Maximum height: Paso Santa Rosa 5070masl.
• Starting point: Huánuco Pampa Ruins 3900m. - Queropalca 3800masl.
• Arrival point: Llamac Village 3250masl.
• Huaraz 3100m. - Huanucopampa 3900m. 5 to 6 hours approx. by car
• Season: April - October
• Distance: Km
• Climate: Cold - dry - temperate day 23°c, night 4°c / over 40000m. day 0°c, night -5°c

Note:

• The itinerary is a model to follow, however, situations such as natural disasters, climate changes, landslides, political unrest, strikes, demonstrations, changes in government regulations or other force majeure, may cause this program to vary.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Huaraz 3100masl. - Huallanca 3540masl. - Huanuco Pampa Ruins 3900masl.
Departure from Huaraz city in private vehicles toward the south, passing by the provinces of Recuay, Ticapampa, and Catac. Following our journey we will deviate from Conococha Lake towards the East, passing through Huallanca and the last province La Union, finally, we will arrive at the Huanuco Pampa Ruins (3900m) (5 to 6 hours approx.)

Overnight stay at Huánuco Pampa Ruins Camp at 3900m

Day 2: Huanuco Pampa Ruins 3900masl. - Queropalca 3800masl. - Carhuacocha Lagoon 4100masl.
We will continue our trip with a private vehicle by a trail until Queropalca (3800m) (3 to 4 hours approx.), it is there where we begin our trek ascending valley up to the lagoon Carhuacocha (4100m) (4 to 5 hours approx.) Overnight stay at Carhuacocha campsite 4100masl

Day 3: Carhuacocha Lagoon 4100masl. - Siula Pass 4850masl. - Huayhuash 4350masl.
We will begin our hike, along the left side of the Carhuacocha lagoon (4100m) until the end of the valley, to begin ascending to the Siula pass (4850masl) from where we will obtain spectacular views of the snow-capped mountains such as the Yerupaja (6634masl), considered the second highest mountain in Peru, Siula (6356m). Finally, we will descend to the Huayhuash camp (4350masl) (6 to 7 hours approx.).

Overnight stay at Huayhuash 4350masl

Day 4: Huayhuash 4350masl. - Portachuelo de Huayhuash Pass 4750masl. - Viconga camp 4400masl.
This morning we will ascend to the pass Portachuelo de Huayhuash (4750masl) from where we will appreciate one of the mountain ranges called Raura, as well as the snow-capped mountains Cuyoc, Puscanturpas, Trapecio, Jurao, and Carnicero, then we will descend passing by the Viconga lagoon, finally arriving to the thermal baths of Viconga where we will spend the night (5 to 6 hours approx. of walking).

Overnight camp at Viconga 4400masl.

Day 5: Viconga camp 4400masl. - Cuyoc Pass 5000masl. - Cuyoc camp 4450masl.
During this morning we will ascend by a small path up the valley, until the second highest pass of our trek, Paso Cuyoc (5000masl) from where we will obtain spectacular views of the South and North part of the Huayhuash mountain range, appreciating the snowy Yerupaja, Sarapo, Cuyoc, and others, then we will descend towards the Cuyoc or Elephant camp at an altitude of (4450masl) (5 to 6 hours of trekking approximately).

Overnight stay at Cuyoc camp 4450m

Day 6: Cuyoc Camp 4450masl. - Santa Rosa Pass 5070masl. - Cutatambo 4265masl. - Huayllapa Village 3508masl.
We will begin our ascent by a little visible way until arriving at the second higher step of the trekking Santa Rosa Step (5070masl) from where we will obtain beautiful panoramic views of the snowy ones of Yerupaja, Rasac, Sarapo, Siula, Ancocancha, Rosario, Tsacra and Huacrish. Then we will descend, passing the camp of Cutatambo (4265masl), finally, we will descend by the Calinca valley until arriving at the town of Huayllapa (3508m) (7 to 8 hours approx.).

Overnight stay at Huayllapa town campsite 3508masl.

Day 7: Huayllapa Village 3508masl. - Huatiaq 4300masl. - Tapush Punta pass 4770masl. - Gashpapampa 4500mas.
We will initiate our walk from the Town of Huayllapa, in the way we will observe the snowy Diablo Mudo, following our walk we will arrive until the next step Tapush Punta (4770m), of this place, can be observed of equal way we will observe the other face of the mount Diablo Mudo, finally, we will descend until the camp Gashpapampa (4500masl). (5 to 6 hours approx.) place where we will spend the night.

The place to spend the night Gashpapampa camp 4500masl.

Day 8: Gashpapampa 4500masl. - Paso Llaucha Punta 4850masl. - Lagoon Jahuacocha 4100masl.
Our departure starts in the morning from our camp, following a quite visible path until we arrive at Paso Llaucha Punta 4850masl. At the pass you can get beautiful panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains that make up the Cordillera Huayhuash, then descend the Huacrish valley to our next campsite Laguna Jahuacocha (4100m) (5 to 6 hours approx.)

Overnight stay at campsite Laguna Jahuacocha 4100masl

Day 9: Jahuacocha Lagoon 4100masl. - Pampa Llamac 4300masl. - Llamac 3250masl. - Huaraz 3100masl.
Finally culminating our adventure we will follow the ascent of the last pass called Pampa Llamac (4300masl), where we will appreciate for the last time the imposing snow-capped mountains of the Cordillera Huayhuash, next we will descend by the well-marked road, that will take us until the town of Llamac (4300m), it is there where our private transport awaits for us that will take us to our departure place, Huaraz (3100m) end of the expedition (4 to 5 hours approximately walking and driving 4 to 5 hours)

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Recommendations:

• If you want to do this type of climbing, it is necessary to acclimatize previously for several days and be in good physical/technical conditions.

It includes:

• Private transportation for the beginning and end of the Huayhuash trek
• Certified bilingual trekking guide.
• Assistant guide with more than 5 clients
• Mountain Cook
• Kitchen assistant (large groups)
• Kitchen utensils
• Food according to the program (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
• Collective first aid kit
• Huascarán National Park Entrance Ticket
• Luggage allowance up to 8 kg per customer
• Donkeys/horses for carrying camping equipment and luggage
• Arrieros (person who drives the donkeys)
• Emergency horse for any eventuality (large group)
• Kitchen tent, dining room, bathroom, camping tables, and chairs
• Sleeping tent (2 to 3 people per tent).
• Entrance ticket for the Huayhuash circuit

Not included:

• Bus reservation or plane ticket for transfer.
• Hotel reservation for accommodation in Huaraz
• Acclimatization before trekking
• Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day
• Lunch and drinks during the stay in Huaraz
• Personal trekking equipment
• Additional tours.
• Sleeping bag
• Travel Insurance Assistance
• Mattress (waterproof fabric or plastic mattress that inflates with air and is placed on the ground)
• Laundry service
• Personal Toiletries
• Evacuation, medical and rescue costs
• Tips to staff
• Additional expenses not specified in this travel program

What to wear:

• Personal First Aid Kit
• Hiking shoes (Gore-Tex)
• Canes
• Socks
• Spats
• Short-sleeved/long-sleeved cotton shirts or t-shirts
• Lightweight trousers
• Regular and long underwear
• Light hat and wool cap.
• Water bottle
• Light gloves
• Sleeping bag (-15 ºC)
• Small trekking backpack
• Strong waterproof canvas bag
• Personal Toiletries
• Sunglasses (100% UV, dark), sunscreen, lip balm
• Mosquito repellents
• Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb.
• Trekking poles
• Camera (optional)
• Extra meals.

Prices & Dates:

• This program is designed exclusively for private groups in order to provide you a better experience. We have local certified guides and support team at your disposal. If you have any questions regarding our packages and pricing options please feel free to contact us.

Note

• Receive a special discount for groups of more than 5 participants.
• Additional information is available upon request at the time of booking.