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 mountains over 6000 meters and 7 elevations of more than 5500 meters; its varied and unparalleled scenery and panoramic views make it unique in natural beauty.
If you want to do this kind of walk, it is necessary to be well acclimatized; to be good physical conditions during the trekking.
The itinerary is a model to follow, however, situations such as natural disasters, climate changes, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, demonstrations, changes in government regulations or other force majeure, may cause this program to vary.
We will start our departure from Huaraz by private bus, towards the South of Huaraz, passing through the provinces of Recuay, Ticapampa, and Catac. Reaching the height of Conococha (4050 masl), from there we will deviate to the East, following the road that will take us to Chiquian; then we will continue our trip by a trail, on the way we will pass by the towns of LLamac and Pocpa. Finally arriving at the camp of Cuartelhuain 4100 masl.
Overnight place Cuartelhuain 4100masl.
Departure from the camp in the hours of 7:00 am to the first pass of the trekking called Cacananpunta (4700masl), we will observe the lagoon Pucacocha and the snowy, Ninashanca and Rondoy, next we will make the crossing with direction to the Lagoon Mitucocha (4270masl). Finally, we will descend to the camp (5 to 6 hours approx.).
Overnight at Mitucocha campsite at 4270masl.
Departure from the camp at 7:00 am, we will ascend toward the step reaching a height of the Paso Carhuac (4650masl), with a spectacular view of the snowy Siula, Yerupaja, and Jirishanca, then we will descend until the lagoon Carhuacocha (4650masl), place where we will spend the night (4 to 5 hours approx.).
The place to spend the night Carhuacocha (4650masl).
We will begin our hike, along the left bank of the Carhuacocha lagoon (4100masl) 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 (6634m), considered the second highest mountain in Peru, Siula (6356masl). Finally, we will descend to the Huayhuash camp (4350masl) (6 to 7 hours approx.).
Overnight stay at Huayhuash 4350masl.
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.
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 4450masl.
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 (3508masl) (7 to 8 hours approx.).
Overnight stay at Huayllapa town campsite 3508masl.
We will initiate our walk from the Town of Huayllapa, in the trajectory we will observe the snowy Mute Devil, following our walk we will arrive until the step Tapush Point (4770masl), of this place, can be observed of equal way we will observe the other face of Diablo Mudo mount, 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.
Our departure starts at 2 a.m. from our camp, following a path not very visible by all the moraine until arriving in the glacier from where it will be necessary the use of climbing equipment (crampon, ice ax, harness, etc.), climbing in a glacier until the summit of Nev. Diablo Mudo (5530masl), from the summit you can obtain beautiful panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains that compose it to the Cordillera Huayhuash, then we will descend by the Huacrish valley until our next campsite Laguna Jahuacocha (4100masl) (9 to 12 hours approx.).
Overnight stay at campsite Laguna Jahuacocha 4100masl.
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 (4300masl), it is there where our private transport awaits for us that will take us to our place of departure, Huaraz (3100masl) end of the expedition (4 to 5 hours approximately of long walk and 4 to 5 hours of trip in bus).
We privately do this type of trekking, to give you a better experience. We have guides, auxiliary personnel local and certified. If you have any questions, please contact us, to solve your doubts and know the price of the packages.
If you have a different program, we adapt to them so that you feel satisfied with our service. Contact us to develop your program.
There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write one.
