Peru: Trekking Huayhuash Clasic
The circuit of the Cordillera Huayhuash lasts 8 days, almost always moves at altitudes over 4000m and overcomes at 170 km distance 7 passes between 4300 and 5000m. Surefootedness, a head for heights, a good physical condition, team spirit and willingness to leave your comfort zone.
The Cordillera Huayhuash is a compact mountain range 30 kilometers in length, with six peaks over 6000 meters and dozens higher than 5000 meters. It is home to condors and at least 85 other bird species, viscachas (similar to a chinchilla), the emblematic vicuña, and 12 more species of mammals.
Day A. 19: Bus driving from Lima to Huaraz, it is about 8hours / 400km, you can chouse to go by day or at nigh bus, good company recomended is that one: https://www.cruzdelsur.com.pe/
- 08 Days/07 Nights
- January to December
- Moderate
Condition
Travel Program
Day 1: Huaraz City at (3100m) - Via Villague Chiquian (3400 m) - Villague Llamac (3600) - Villague Pocpa (3600 m), Our first Camp Cuartelhuain (4180 m)
Leaving Huaraz at 9 am, arrive at the first campsite at 3 pm after a lunch stop in Chiquian. There is no hiking on the first day. After arriving, relax and enjoy the view of Rondoy mountain and the valley, where there are often spectacular sunsets.
Driving
4 hours approx
Overnight
Camping
Hiking
5 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/D
Day 2: Camp Cuartehuain (4180 m) - Trekking up to Pass Cacanan Punta (4700 m) - another uphill hike for the second pass at (4650 m) - Our second Camp Carhuacocha (4230 m)
There is an early morning wake-up to start hiking up 2.5 hours to reach the first pass at 4,700m. Then hike downhill approximately 400m before another uphill hike for the second pass at 4,650m. Arrive at the campsite
Driving
4 hours approx
Overnight
Camping
Hiking
Only camping
Meals
-/L/D
Day 3: Camp Carhuacocha (4140 m) - Trekking up to Pass Siula (4830 m), Our third Camp Huayhuash (4350 m)
There is another early morning wake-up to start hiking uphill to the pass at 4,810m. Today will be the famous 3 Lagunas viewpoint. Approximately 8 hours hiking. Campsite Huayhuash is at a 4,350m altitude.
Overnight
Camping
Hiking
8 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/D
Day 4: Camp Huayhuash (4350 m) - Trekking up to Pass Trapecio (5035 m), our next Camp Elefane (4360 m)
Wake up early for the Trapasio pass at 5,041m, with an optional 40 extra minutes of hiking to reach the glacier.
Then descend while passing 5 beautiful lakes to reach the campsite Cuyoc at 4,400m. Approximately 6-7 hours of hiking
to reach the campsite. It is also optional to hike 2 hours from the campsite to San Antonio pass at 5,100m.
Overnight
Camping
Hiking
7 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/D
Day 5: Camp Elefante (4360 m) - Trekking up to Pass San Antonio (5020 m) - Hike Down via Valley Cutatambo to Village Huayllapa (3360 m)
Today will be one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Huayhuash trek, the Santa Rosa pass. Here Suila Grande can be seen, the mountain made famous by the book and movie Touching the Void. 19km of walking which takes approximately 9 hours with breaks and lunch. The campsite is in the village of Huayllapa at 3,487m.
Overnight
Camping
Hiking
8 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/D
Day 6: Camp Elefante (4360 m) - Trekking up to Pass San Antonio (5020 m) - Hike Down via Valley Cutatambo to Village Huayllapa (3360 m)
The day will start early to walk 4-5 hours up to Tapush Pass at 4,800m. There will be a lunch stop on or before the pass before continuing to the campsite at 4,400m. 13 km and 7 hours of walking.
Overnight
Camping
Hiking
7 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/D
Day 7: Cashpapampa (4500 m) - Trekking up to Pass Yaucha (4830 m) - Hike Down Camp Jahuacocha (4050 m)
Reach Yaucha Pass at 4,800m 1.5 hours after leaving the campsite. Then there will be a 1-hour side trip to see a mirador of 2 lakes. Then descend to the campsite at 4,000m.
Overnight
Camping
Hiking
6 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/D
Day 8: Camp Jahuacocha (4050 m) - Trekking up Pass Jahuapunta (4650 m) - Hike Down Village of Pocpa (3600 m); Transfer Private transport to Huaraz (3100 m)
Last day of this trek. Climb the last pass – Jahua Punta – and a long descent to the camp in the village of Pocpa. In this village we finish our great adventure filled with so many experiences. Here we leave our team of mule drivers and burros. Our private transport is waiting to return to the capital of Andes mountaineering, Huaraz.
Overnight
Hotel
Hiking
6 Hours approx
Driving
4 hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
Included meals: B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner
What's Included
Services included in the prices:
- Peruvian Trekking-guide
- Cooks and helpers (from 8 people)
- All meals during the tour
- Donkey driver and donkeys
- Camping tents (2 persons)
- Kitchen equipment
- Transportation as tour schedule / Huaraz (from 2 pax public transport/from 4 pax private transport)
Not included:
- International flights to Lima / Peru round trip
- Transfer from the airport for bookings of individual flights with different times of arrival / departure
- Exit tax at the airport in Lima
- Travel accident and health insurance
- Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
- Meals in restaurants in Lima and Huaraz
- Acclimatization Tour
- Entrance fees to the National Park community Huayhuash
- Porter for Nevado Diablo Mudo (not necessary)
- Pick up at the airport in Lima to the Hotel
- Transfer from the Hotel to the airport and bus station
- Domestic Airline ticket LC-Peru
- Hotel Casa Andina 2 nights in Lima
- Hotel San Sebastián 4 nights in Huaraz
- Personal expenses
- Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
- Tips
What to Bring
What to Bring or take fo Day Hiking and Technical Equipment for Climbing Expedition
This equipment list is compiled to provide you with adequate help when choosing your equipment for a climb. Most items are required. Please consider each of them and make sure you understand the function and exclusive use for mountaineering, before substituting or removing items from this list. Please note that this list has been carefully annotated by the organizer. Remember that mountaineering, mountaineering or mountaineering is an extreme, risky sport, therefore everything related to it is of great attention.
These items should be on your hiking checklist:
Hiking backpack for hiking 30 to 40 liters
Light gloves for hiking or (Optional Mittens waterproof)
Medium weight socks
Sleeping bag (-10º to 15ºC)
Small daypack for one day hiking 20 liters
Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and layers)
Hiking boots or shoes
Medium weight parka with fibber fill or down
Rain poncho (or rain gear)
Long-sleeved shirts
Fleece or Wool sweater and/or trousers
Lightweight pants
Cotton short-sleeved shirts or t-shirts
Water bottle for hiking or trekking
Strong waterproof duffel bag
Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb
Towel for personal hygiene each participantFirst-aid kit
Regular and long underwear
Knife or multi-tool
Light cap and wool hat
Sunglasses with UV certification, Sun block, lips
The rest of the list Essentials as appropriate for your hike
Grooming and personal hygiene kit
One Hiking Buff per person
Technical Equipment for High Altitude Expedition Mountains
3 Locking carabiners, we recommended per person
We recommend 2 ice screws for each client
1 Daisy Chain (Life Line) per each person
2 Ice axes (per person) technical, we recommended GRIVEL company
1 ATC descender (Rappel), this is very necessary for technical mountains
2 Cords for prusik, very important (Size Cord 6 mm x 10 m. long)
Gloves(Good gloves) for expeditions over 6000meters
Harness, we recommended GRIVEL company
Sleeping pad / Mattress, we recommend with air or inflatable mattress
Crampons, we recommended GRIVEL company
Walking sticks (optional), a pair per person, we recommended GRIVEL company
Down Jacket for expedition
Very important to have personal clothing such as pants and jacket with GOROTEX certification
First aid kit, for high mountains, because we as guides cannot medicate clients
Backpack Capacity 60 liters, it is better to have a bigger backpack to go comfortably to the high camps, because here you have to carry all your personal things
Gaiters or Leggings, now modern boots already have built-in (Incorporated), but better to have an extra pair
Dressing appropriately for the mountains can make the difference between a pleasant trip and a really uncomfortable one. Clothing must provide the right degree of temperature, perspiration and be well ventilated. Preferably cotton clothing should be avoided, as in humid conditions they absorb body heat.
In general, the weather conditions in in the Andes of South America can vary from day to day and even throughout the day. Therefore, clothing must be versatile.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have regarding the necessary equipment.
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Prices (per person):
| 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 4 PAX | 6 PAX | 8 PAX | 10 PAX | 12 PAX | 14 PAX |
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| — USD | 1.250,00 USD | – USD | – USD | – USD | 650 USD | — USD | — USD |
Deposit for reservations: * 1.000,00 USD (900,00 EUR) ✓ Full payment 40 days before. No refund if you cancel less than 30 days!
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Trip-code: Number ►PE-000
Duration: 08 days
Participants: Minimal: 2 Maximal: 10
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Country / Location: Northern Peru
Mountain Guide: Octavio Salazar Obregon
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