This is one of the three most famous and beautiful trekking routes of the Cordillera Blanca. Get to know the scenic beauty of the Andes in one of the most popular routes, combining spectacular views of mountains, vegetation and lakes at high altitude passing through the stunning views of Llanganuco, Huaripampa and the Santa Cruz valley. Throughout the route we can appreciate the most iconic peaks of the Cordillera Blanca such as the Chacraraju, Taulliraju, Paria, Alpamayo, Artesonraju, and Quitaraju.
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.
The itinerary is a model to follow, however, situations such as natural disasters, climate change, landslides, political unrest, strikes, demonstrations, changes in government regulations or another force majeure may cause this program to vary.
After breakfast, we will pick you up with a private bus to the hotel, and then drive to the north of the Callejón de Huaylas, passing the cities of the Callejón de Huaylas along the banks of the Santa River, for approximately 3 hours until we arrive at the town of Cashapampa. Here we will be greeted by our staff to transport the mules (muleteers and donkeys) and then we will start our trek up the valley by the Santa Cruz ravine, observing its unique biodiversity that surrounds the area. As we slowly ascend, the face of the Taulliraju Mountain is more visible and we finish the day in the camp area of the Llamacorral.
Night camp at Llamacorral camp
After an early breakfast we will start our trek up the valley, making our way passed Ichiccocha, a location where there was a small lake with particular flora and fauna, but it was destroyed by a landslide that came from the east. On the way up we will find the next lake called Jatuncocha. Once we are at the Quisuarpampa crossing we will make a small detour towards the Arhuaycocha valley where we will arrive in a viewpoint to observe the mountain of the “Paramount picture” the Artesonraju, then we will leave towards the Alpamayo basecamp. As we trek a few more meters above from the alpamayo base camp is the wonderful Arhuaycocha lake which is located below the Pukajirca mountains. We will then return down to the valley, then cross to the east to reach the Taullipampa camp site. A perfect place to spend the night surrounded by dazzling mountains.
Overnight camp in Taullipampa
This day we leave in direction of the valley uphill, towards the most popular pass of the trek, managing to overcome zigzag paths. Arriving at Punta Union pass at 4750 m.a.s.l., you will be able to observe a charming view around the pass of the majestic mountains of Santa Cruz, Quitaraju, Alpamayo, Pukajirca, Taulliraju, and the Taullicocha lake. Then we will descend through the rocky path finding along the way other singular lakes. Finally, we will arrive at the camp of Paria, a place surrounded by bushes and Quenuales.
Night camp in Paria
We will leave early in the morning and head down the valley through the Huaripampa village, passing through the unique Andean bushes and trees, finding picturesque villages of noble and humble people, arriving at the small village of Vaquería, where we will pick up the bus and say goodbye to the muleteers. Finally, the whole trip will be done by bus, passing by the Portachuelo pass at 5760 meters above sea level, we will stop to observe the Llanganuco ravine downstream, which has two beautiful lakes, these are the Chinancocha and Orconcocha lakes; we will also observe the Chacraraju, Pisco, Huandoys, the majestic Huascaran and Chopicalqui snow-capped mountains.
Finally, we will arrive in the city of Huaraz.
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.
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