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The spectacular Cordillera Huayhuash is located on the border area between the regional departments of Ancash, Huanuco, and Lima, about fifty kilometers south of the Cordillera Blanca. Huayhuash is the second highest mountain range in the tropical zone worldwide after the Cordillera Blanca. Its highest peak is Yerupaya, which at 6,634 meters is the second highest mountain in Peru and the highest in the Amazon. In this program you will first visit the Cordillera Blanca — during the acclimatization days — and then the Huayhuash during the trek.
These are sharp peaks, covered in ice with bizarre shapes and spectacular profiles, inviting you to pause, observe, and photograph what still today represents one of the most impressive, lesser-known, and less-frequented places in the Andes.
This is a moderately difficult trek, with some sections made more challenging by the altitude — reaching 5,100 meters at Paso Santa Rosa — and therefore requires a proper acclimatization program, aimed at completing the tour with maximum enjoyment and safety.
This program is organized for groups of at least 5 people and will be accompanied by a Snowder Medium Mountain Guide and a local Medium Mountain Guide.
Attention: It is possible to join this tour as part of international groups, managed by a trusted Peruvian agency and accompanied solely by a local Medium Mountain Guide. In this case, the price will be only 1250 Euros.
Flights are always excluded.
Travel program
Day 1: Departure from Italy with international flight to Lima.
Day 2: Arrival in Lima, transfer to Huaraz with domestic flight; meeting with the Local Guide and visit to the beautiful Andean city, located at an altitude of 3300 meters. Free dinner and overnight stay in selected hotel.
Day 3: First acclimatization day with excursion to Laguna Churup (about 4600 meters) in the Cordillera Blanca.
Day 4: Second acclimatization day with excursion to the beautiful Laguna 69, also in the heart of the Cordillera Blanca.
Day 5: Early departure from Huaraz with private transport; heading south through the provinces of Recuay and Chiquian in the morning, to reach the village of Quartelhuain where we will have breakfast (about four hours by minibus). From here we begin trekking towards Cacananpunta Pass (4700 m), then descend to Janca camp (4200 m) where we will spend the night. Trekking duration about 5 hours.
Day 6: Today we ascend to Carhuac Pass (4650 m), which offers an impressive view of Carnicero, Siula, Yerupaja, and Jirishanca peaks. After a photo break, we descend to Carhuacocha lagoon where we will camp for the night. Trekking duration about 6 hours.
Day 7: The day begins walking along the beautiful Carhuacocha lagoon; along the way we will admire the striking peaks of the Cordillera Huayhuash. Higher up we encounter other stunning lagoons: Gangrajanca, Siula, and Quesillococha. We then continue to Siula Pass (4830 m) before descending to Huayhuash camp. Trekking duration about 8 hours.
Day 8: Start the day ascending to Trapecio Pass at 5000 m. From here we enjoy splendid views of Nevados del Trapecio and the Cadena de los Cuyos. Descent to Cuyoc camp (4450 m), with continuous new panoramas of Nevados and Andean lakes. Trekking duration 7–8 hours.
Day 9: Today we reach the highest point of the entire Huayhuash trek: Cerro San Antonio (5020 m). From here we admire the spectacular Siula Grande glacier, where the film Touching the Void was set, recounting Joe Simpson’s incredible survival after a terrible fall and fracture. We then descend into the long, flat Calinca Valley (4250 m), with a pleasant walk leading to the village of Huayllapa (3660 m) for the night. Trekking duration about 9 hours.
Day 10: Departure along the beautiful trail leading to Tapush Pass (4770 m). Before descending, we admire Laguna Susucocha and, to the east, Nevado Diablo Mudo, finally arriving at Gashpapampa camp (4600 m). Trekking duration about 7 hours.
Day 11: After a short descent to Ancush, we begin climbing the trail to Yaucha Pass (4800 m): from here the grand panorama allows us to appreciate Rondoy, Jirishanca, Yerupaja, Rasac, and Tsacra peaks. From the pass we ascend to Mirador de Huacrish, with sweeping views over the entire Cordillera Huayhuash, Jahuacocha and Solteracocha lagoons. Descent to Jahuacocha camp (4170 m). Trekking duration about 7 hours.
Day 12: We begin walking along the Jahuacocha valley to Pampa Llamac Pass (4300 m), then descend to the village of Llamac where the minibus awaits for return to Huaraz. Trekking duration about 5 hours.
Day 13: Transfer from Huaraz to Lima with domestic flight in the morning. In the evening, international flight back to Italy.
Day 14: Arrival in Italy.
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Duration
14 days / 13 nights
Guaranteed departure
Minimum 5 partecipants
Documents
Passport valid for at least six months
The participation fee includes
- Food during the Trekking: breakfast, hiking snacks, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner, tea and coffee
- Donkeys or horses for luggage transport and their handlers
- Two-person tents:
- 1 tent for every two people
- Kitchen tent and dining tent with table and chairs
- Cook and all necessary kitchen equipment
- Purified drinking water
- Hot water for personal hygiene (no shower)
- First aid kit
- Full assistance from a local agency for the entire period
Price per person
from € 1990
Deposit of € 498
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