Overview

Cordillera Huayhuash – Huayhuash Trekking hiking walking, Usually the hike around the cordillera Huayhuash begins in the city of Chiquian (3,400 m.) 111 km. south of Huaraz . This little known route is one of the most beautiful and impressive trek. winds through such spectacular mountains as Yerupaja 6,634m. The second highest in the Peruvian Ande , Jirishanca , Siula grande made famous by the film ( Touching the Void ), Rondoy , Ninashanca and Rasac . This trail passes incomparably breath-taking lakes of crystalline water and tiny villages seeming out of touch with the rest of the world a wonderful recompense for those willing to venture of these paths.

Altitude Max: 5,000m Cuyoc pass
Distance: 140 km
Duration: 10 days
Starting Point: Matacancha
Arrival Point : Llamac
Season Recomendation : May to September

We can organise this trek on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. Depending on your trekking experience, with the assistance of local guides. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Itinerary

Day 1: Huaraz 3,090m. Llamac – Cuartelhuain camp 4,100m.
After the breakfast we will leave passing the villages recuay ,conococha ,llamac and finaly Cuartelhuain place where our donkey driver will be waiting for us ready for next day.

Day 2: cuartelhuain – Cacanan pass 4,750m. – Mitucocha 4,100m.
After the breakfast In the morning we cross our first pass Punta Cacanan (4700m) then descend to our camp at the beautiful lake Laguna Mitucocha (4220m). 6 hours. From our camp we have close views of the huge peaks Ronday, Jirishanca, Ninashanca.

Day 3 : mitucocha 4100m. – carhuac pass 4,650m.- carhuacocha 4200m
We cross the pass Paso de Carhuac (4650m) then descend to our camp at the big lake Laguna Carhuacocha (4150m) 6 hours. From our camp we look directly up the lake to the peaks and ice fields of Siula and the two peaks of Yerupajá.

Day 4: carhuacocha 4200m. siula pass 4,800m. – huayhuash 4,230m
we can take an alternative more demanding route which climbs to a 4800m pass, crossing above the glacier fed lakes of Siula and Quesillococha. The views of the mountains and glaciers from here are very close and spectacular, and often we see ice floating in the lakes coming from avalanches off the glaciers. 7 to 8 hours

Day 5: huayhuash 4230m. – portachuelo pass 4650m.- viconga 4350m
We climb to the pass Portachuelo de Huayhuash (4750m) from where you look across to the Cordillera Raura and the snow topped peak Leon Huacanan. We skirt around the large lake Laguna Viconga before walking up the valley ½ hour to set up camp (4480m) 6½ hours. There are some hot springs near Viconga ? maybe have a hot bath!.

Day 6: viconga –cuyoc pass 5,000m. – Huanacpatay 4,150m.
We cross our highest pass Punta Cuyoc (5000m) then descend to the valley Quebrada Huanacpatay where we have an easy walk down the valley to our camp (4300m) 6 hours.

Day 7: Huanacpatay – Huayllapa village – Huatiac 4.350m.
We continue down the Quebrada Huanacpatay before turning off just before the village of Huayllapa. We then climb steadily in the afternoon about 2 to 2½ hours to our campsite high up in the flat pasture of Huatiac (4350m) 7 hours

Day 8: Huatiac – Tapush pass 4,800m. – Yaucha pass 4,800m. – Jahuacocha 4,100m.
tough day as we cross two passes today. First we climb to the Pass Punta Tapush 4750m, then pass by Laguna Susucocha before climbing again to Punta Yaucha (4800m). During the descentwe will see the peaks of Rondoy, Jirishanca, Yerupajá, Rasac and Sacra come into view. Camp at the beautiful Laguna Jahuacocha (4100m) 8 hours.

Day 9: Jahuacocha rest day or visit Cerro Amarrillo.

Day 10. Jahuacocha – Pampa Llamac pass 4,300m. – Llamac – Huaraz
early start. We leave early, starting with a gradual climb to our final pass Pampa Llamac (4300m) from where we have our final views of the Huayhuash range. Then it is a long descent back to Llamac. 5 ½ hours. In Llamac the bus will be waiting to take us back to Huaraz for hot showers!!

Inclusions

INCLUDE IN THE PRICE
• Trekking speaking english guide
• Cook during the trek
• Complete Food During The Trek
• Donkeys and Donkey Drivers
• Bi-Personal Tent
• Dining tent with chairs and table
• Kitchen Tent with utensils
• Toilet Tent
• Aclimatized day
• oxygen
• Entrance Fees to Huayhuash Area
• Private car for start and finish the trek
• Extra Horse
• Taxi From Bus Station to Hotel in Huaraz

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
• Flight or Bus Ticket from Lima to Huaraz/ Lima
• Hotel in Huaraz/ Lima
• Personal Trekking Gear
• Food in town
• Tips
• Sleeping Bag
• Taxi From Lima airport to Bus station Lima

Date & Price

The best month are:
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER

The best season for climbing and trekking in peru is during the Andean Winter (late April to September). The weather in the Cordillera Blanca is among the best found in the entire Andean Range.

Early season conditions will include seasonal snow cover on the glaciers, while later in the season conditions become icy and the wind increases. We’ve found the period of May-August the best. Although storms can occur, long periods of stable, dry weather are prevalent. However, like all big mountains such as Huascaran , Chopicalqui, and others peaks of the Cordillera Blanca generate and attract their own weather making it impossible to predict.

Be prepared for a wide range of temperatures; from freezing nights, to snowy and windy conditions, to bright sunshine intensified by the high altitude.

This wide fluctuation in temperatures makes it important to bring everything on the equipment list. Please call for more details and help with equipment questions you may have while preparing for this adventure.

PRICE: (Private Service)
» 2 Pax: USD $ 1300 per person
» 3 Pax: USD $ 1100 per person
» 4 Pax: USD $ 1020 per person
» 5 Pax: USD $ 927 per person
» >6 Pax: USD $ 890 per person