Cordillera Huayhuash - Perú

Perú - Cordillera Huayhuash Trek

Timing : 12 days 

Max. altitude : 4.950m

Rating : Difficult 

Trekking season: From May to September

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive atChiquian city. (3400m), After arrival in Chiquian, you depart for Llamac (3250m), where you stay for the first day’s camp.

Day 2: Leave Llamac (3250) at 8:00 am and walk to Cuartelhuain. (3900). The walk lasts about 6 - 7 hours. During the walk you can see the impressive snow capped “Ninashanca” mountain. You pass through a number of picturesque towns such as Pocpa and Paclla. Afterwards you arrive at the Cuartelhuain camp site.

Day 3: Cuartelhuain (3900) to Mitococha Lake. (4100). The walk lasts for about 5-6 hours. This walk includes your first mountain pass - Cacananpunta at 4700metres. During the walk you can see the snow capped peaks of Ninashanca and Rondoy, but can also witness beautiful lakes such as “Pucacocha”, “Yanacocha” and “Chico y el Grande”. Later, you descend until you arrive at the Mitococha camp site. Here, you can observe both the snow capped mountains “Rondoy” and “Hirishanca”.

Day 4: Mitococha Lake (4100) – Carhuacocha Lake (4138). The walk lasts for about 5 – 6 hours. This walk takes you over your second pass, known as Carhuac point (4650). You descend through the valley and arrive at our campsite - Carhuacocha. There are panoramic views of “Jirishanca”, “Yerupaja” and “Toro” mountains from the campsite.

Day 5: Carhuacocha  Lake (4138) - Huayhuash (4100). The walk lasts about 6 - 7 hours. You walk over your third pass  - Carnicero (4600). You descend down the valley to the Atocshaico and Carnicero lakes. Again you can observe the snow capped peaks of Siula, Jural, Carnicero and Trapecio.

Day 6: Huayhuash (4100) – Viconga Lake (4407). The walk lasts about 5 to 6 hours. You walk over the Portachuelo pass (4750). Here you can see the snow capped mountains of Puscanturpa, Cuyoc, Millpo, and part of the Cordillera Raura. You arrive at the Viconga camp site (4300). Later you can relax, by taking advantage of the thermal baths at Atuscancha (4000).

Day 7: Viconga Lake (4407) – Guanacpatay (3900). This walk lasts about 4 to 5 hours. You trek over the Cuyoc pass (5000). This is the highest point of the whole trek. Descend to the campsite at Guanacpatay.

Day 8: Guanacpatay (3900) - Huayllapa (3600) This walk lasts about 5 to 6 hours. You descend through the Guanacpatay valley. At the bottom of the valley, you pass through a small town – Auquimarca - where they make cheese. You continue your walk until you arrive at the small town of Huayllapa.

Day 9: Huayllapa (3600) - Jashapampa (4700 – base camp for the Diablo Mudo). This walk lasts about 5 to 6 hours. You trek over your 6th pass - the Tapush point (4900). You can see mountains such as “Auxilio”, “Diablo Mudo”, etc.

Day 10 : this day we will leave from  the Diablo mudo camp and we will go up to the Yaucha pass (4800).
Both routes then descend through the “Haucrish valley” ravine from where you can see the Hirishanca and Yerupaja glaciers. You arrive at lake Jahuacocha where you camp for the night.

Day 11: This is a rest day at lake Jahuacocha. Celebrate the expedition by enjoying “pachamanca” - a typical Peruvian dish. You can also take advantage of the short walk to the lake Solterococha and the base of the Hirishanca glacier.

Day 12: Lake Jahuacocha (4066) - Llamac (3250). This walk lasts about 5 to 6 hours. You trek over the last pass, called Pampa de Llamac (4300). You can observe for the last time the snow capped mountains of the Cordillera Huayhuash. Later you make you way towards Chiquián (3400) along the same path on which you started your journey.
Finally, you are transported from Chiquián to Huaraz, where your adventure comes to an end.

EXPEDITION COSTS INCLUDE:
- When you arrive to huaraz we pick up you to the hotel by taxi.
- 02 Noche de Hotel en Huaraz, Con desayuno en habitación doble.
- Private local transportation Huaraz - Chiquian - Llamac - Huaraz.
- Mountain guide,
- Donkeys to carry the common gear (tents, food and fuel) as well as donkeys to carry personal gear (up to 20 kg per person)
- Kitchen gear and cooking facilities at base camp (including dining tent, chairs, cooking tent)
- More than 4 pax include an emergency horse.
. Food for the whole duration of the Trek (breakfast, lunch and dinner) is included.
* The meals include: omelets, sups, fresh fruits, ahuacate, spaghettis meats, rice all them rich in carbohydrates, excellent to recover all the energy you lose during the trek and climbing, also include drinks as: tea, coffee, milk breads, popcorn and coco tea good for altitude sickness.
- Camping gear: 4 season tent
- First aid kit
- Check-up for oxygen to assess acclimatization level of each client.
- Entry to National Park Huayhuash.

Not included:

- Personal trekking and climbing gear (sleeping bag, sleeping mattress etc..)
- Personal expenses.

- The prices can change according to the date and number of persons, please catch up us on the web for more information.

Recommended gear:
Lightweight walking shoes/sandals/socks/pants/short pants/T-shirts (long sleeve and short sleeve)/sunglasses/sunscreen/plastic bags/warm sleeping bag /light weight trekking boots/wool socks/light weight treeking pants/waterproof pants and jacket/fleece/Goretex/hat/mits or warm gloves/thermal liners/camera/bandana or hat against sun/headlamp with extra batteries.
Safety Individual gear:
Glacier glasses 100% UV with rigid case (2 pair recommended)/ goggles/ sunscreen with maximum protection/lipbalm/4 season sleeping bag/ sleeping pad or thermarest/hat/thermal underwear/fleece jacket/fleece pants/down jacket/Goretex jacket or similar material/2 pairs of gloves or mittens/ pair of thermal glove liners/2 pairs of thermal sock liners/plastic boots/gaiters.