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Trekking Cedros Alpamayo - Pomabamba

2nd day: WISHCASH - OSORURISH (4,600 MSNM)

We leave Wishcash very early and walk to the lakes of Yanacocha and Chaquicocha. After that we reach another lake which is called Cullicocha in front of the Santa Cruz - mountain (6259 m). We follow the foothpath to the pass of Osorurish (4,850 m). From here we enjoy the view to the mountain top of  Milluacocha (5,480 m.s.n.m) and parts of the mountain ravine of Cedros. Camping at Osorurish.

3rd day: OSORURISH - JANCARURISH (4,250 MNSM)
After the pass of Alpamayo (4.750m) we descend until the village of Alpamayo, a place where the pre-inca-people lived. After resting  for a while we continue walking to Jancarurish, where we can see the mountain tops of Jancarurish (5,601 m.s.n.m) and Alpamayo (5,947 m.s.n.m).

4th day: Relaxing day
We visit the lake Jancarurish and the base-camp of Quitaraju. For lunch we have pachamanca, a typical andian meal with meat, potatoes and herbs, which is prepared in a whole filled with stones and covered with earth.

5th day: JANCARURISH - SAFUNA
We walk through the mountain ravine of Alpamayo and cross the pass of Cara Cara (4,850 m.s.n.m). We reach the district of Callejón de Conchudos, where we can enjoy the view to the summits of Tayapampa (5675 m.s.n.m), Pilanco (5,300 m.s.n.m) and Pucajirca Norte (6046 m.s.n.m).

6th day: SAFUAN - YANACOLLPA (3,800 MSNM)
We descend passing the lakes of Safuna and lots of typical rural villages.
7th day:YANACOLLPA - POMABAMBA (2850 m.s.n.m)
The last part of the foothpath is very beautiful: We pass lots of small farms. We arrive at Pomabamba. Here we take a bath at the hot springs which is perfect for relaxing. The night we spend at a hotel.

8th day: POMABAMBA – HUARAZ
We return to Huaraz by bus: At first we drive through Callejón de Conchudos before we pass the pass of Portachuelo (4,765 m.s.n.m). Then we will pass the lakes of Llanganuco.

The trip includes:
- Transfer hotel – bus terminal
- 02 nights at the hostel in Huaraz (incl. breakfast).
- 07  days camping.
- Trekking guide (Speaking english and spanish)
- medicine chest first aid
- Camping equipment (two-men-tent, eating-tent, toilet, matraz and cooking-equipment)
- Cook, specialized in cooking normal and vegetarian meals
- donkey-driver and donkeys for carrying your personal equipment (recommended 15kg pp)
- more than 6 persons one horse for emergency case
- Private transport Huaraz / Hualcayan / Pomabamba / Huaraz
- meal during the trip (breakfast, lunch, dinner) –  The meal includes omlette, soups, fresh fruits, avocado, pasta, meat, rice and everything which contains sufficient carbohydrate, which is important for a good fisical health during the trip, hot drinks incl. coca-tea, which is excellent for the altitude. Tea, coffee, popcorn.
- Entrance-fee for the National Parque Huascaran

You are responsible for:
- Meal and beverages during the stay in Huaraz
- Days extra
- Personal clothes and lagguage during the trekking (goretex-trousers, jacket, gloves, cap)
- Sleeping-bag (-14C)

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.