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Huayhuash 10 Day Trek

One of the best experiences you can book with us.

The Huayhuash trek is considered to be one of the most beautiful treks in the world. Located south of Huaraz, the Huayhuash Cordillera is 67,589 acres of pure, untouched natural beauty. Mountains carved and formed 150 million years ago, today you have the opportunity to respectfully reap nature´s work by admiring the grassy valleys, rocky formations, snowy peaks, mighty fauna and intriguing flaura that survive in such harsh conditions.

The Huayhuash Cordillera is considered to be the most beautiful in Peru and you cannot miss out on the opportunity of trekking through the wilderness. This trekking offers you the chance to feel connected to nature and discover the local culture. It is home to some of the highest mountains of Peru: Yerupajá (6,634m), Siula Grande (6,344m), Jirishanca (6,094m) and many more that you will discover.

Explore all the secrets of Huayhuash from the origin of its name to the most recent climbing stories of their rugged peaks, scenery of the ´Touching the void´ book and movie.

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Highlights

  • Enjoy the scenic views of the Huayhuash Cordillera
  • Visit Las Tres Lagunas, Pucapuca viewpoint and San Antonio Pass all offering breath taking panoramic views of the Huayhuash Cordillera
  • See famous Siula Grande from “Touching the Void” movie
  • Contemplate Yerupajá, the second highest peak in Peru culminating at 6,634 meters above sea level
  • Learn about the local culture, discover myths and beliefs about Huayhuash Cordillera
  • Discover where the Huayhuash Cordillera name comes from
  • Enjoy our helpful staff and knowledgeable guides
  • Enjoy tasty meals that are freshly made and offer vegan, vegetarian, or other dietary preferences without paying any additional fees.
  • Hike through the different types of landscapes, such as rocky valleys, grassy hills, turquoise lagunas and snowy peaks
  • Reach 5,050 meters (16,500 feet) in elevation along the Santa Rosa Pass
  • Hike one of the world´s best treks
  • Sleep in comfort under the stars in our premium quality mountain gear
  • Enjoy Viconga Hot Springs to have a relaxing and warm bath

Difficulty: Moderate

Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights

Maximum Altitud: 5,050 meters above sea level Santa Rosa Pass

Distance: 112 kilometers

Price: s/ 2,300

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Itinerary

Day 1 – Quartelhuaín to Mitucocha

We come to pick you up at your hostel at 4am to drive the group with private transportation to the Huayhuash trailhead in Quartelhuaín. There we start at 4,200m to ascend to Cacananpunta Pass culminating at 4,700m. We have lunch up there, enjoying the first beautiful panoramic view of the Huayhuash trek. We then descend to Mitucocha camp where we will spend the night at 4,200m. For the most motivated trekkers we can walk to the shore of Mitucocha lake to admire Jirishanca (6,094m), world´s second hardest mountain to climb, and Rondoy (5,870m).

Distance: 10km

Hiking time: 5 hours

Day 2 – Mitucocha to Carhuacocha

You will wake up at 6am with hot coca tea, have breakfast and start hiking at around 7:30am. You will climb up to Alcay Pass at 4,820m, crossing views of Jirishanca and beautiful lagunas. Once we arrive near the camp you will admire one of the best views of the trek, Yerupajá (6,634m) Peru´s second highest mountain and highest of the Huayhuash Cordillera, Siula Grande (6,344m), Jirishanca (6,094m) all side by side and reflecting in the crystal-clear water of the carhuacocha lake at 4,180m

Distance: 10km in the alpine route

Hiking time: 6 hours

Day 3 – Carhuacocha to Huayhuash

Wake up at 5:30am, to walk past the famous Three Lagunas and up to a view point offering a panoramic view of the turquoise lakes, glaciers and waterfalls. We then continue our ascent up to Siula Pass at 4,800m. We eat lunch there and then hike to Huayhuash our camp for the night at 4,340m.

Distance: 14km

Hiking time: 7 hours and 30 minutes

Day 4 – Huayhuash to Viconga Lake

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Distance: 11km

Hiking time: 6 hours

Day 5 – Viconga to Cuyoc Pampa

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Distance: 10km

Hiking time: 5 hours

Day 6 – Cuyoc Pampa to Huayllapa

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Distance: 21km

Hiking time: 8 hours

Day 7 – Huayllapa to Gashpa

We leave Huayllapa after a nice breakfast, and gradually reaching Tapush Pass at 4,800m after a 1.3km ascent. We then descend to Gashpa, our camp, situated at 4,580m, where we have lunch.

Distance: 11km

Hiking time: 6 hours

Day 8 – Gashpa to Jahuacocha

Leaving at 7am we reach Llaucha Pass at 4,800m, where we can spot condors gliding through the sky. We then hike to one of the most memorable viewpoints of the Huayhuash Cordillera: Pucapuca viewpoint situated at 4,850m. From there we have a panoramic and incredible view on the most beautiful mountains and snowy peaks of Huayhuash as well as two lakes. This place is so magical you can spend hours contemplating the landscape. After all these emotions, we hike down to Jahuacocha our camp for the night at 4,100m.

Distance: 9km

Hiking time: 5 hours

Day 9 – Day trip to Rasac near Jahuacocha

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Distance: 10km

Hiking time: 7 hours

Day 10 – Jahuacocha to Llamac

Starting to feel nostalgic of the trek, the group leaves at 7am for a final hike to Llamac at 3,300m, where the trek will end and a bus waiting for us to go back to Huaraz. Most of the way is flat or going down. Once in Llamac, the bus takes us to Chiquian to have lunch (not included in the price of the trek) and we usually arrive in Huaraz at around 6pm.

Distance: 14km

Hiking time: 6 hours

Includes

  • Every morning coca tea when you wake up
  • 5 meals per day: Breakfast, Snack for hiking, Lunch, Tea time, Dinner.
  • Vegetarian food is available
  • Sleeping tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat and warm blanket
  • Kitchen tent
  • Dining tent
  • Certificated Trekking guide (English speaking)
  • Cook
  • Arrieros (donkey driver) and donkeys
  • 8 kg of personal belongings to be carried by the donkeys
  • Kitchen and dining full utensils
  • First aid kit, oxygen tank and emergency horse in case of altitude sickness
  • Private transport from hotel the first day and back to Huaraz on the last day
  • Boiled drinking water every morning after the first day
  • Entrance and camping fee (s/280)

Doesn’t include

  • Personal Trekking gear
  • First day breakfast
  • Last day lunch and dinner
  • Transfer from Lima
  • Any food and beverages sold on the way
  • Tips