T R E K K I N G
HUAYHUASH
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This small (30km) mountain range is probably one of the most spectacular in Peru. It has 6 peaks over 6000m and 15 over 5400m, among them the second highest mountain in Peru - Yerupaja (6634m). Sparkling glacier lakes, streams, forests and wildlife are also a feature of this region. Our trek take us past the wild summits of Jirishanca, Rondoy and Siula - mountains that are not climbed very often but which are goals for the best climbers of the world. We camp close to the beautiful lakes of Jahuacocha and Carhuacocha and if you feel like eating trout, we can offer you an evening's fishing.

Itinerary

DAY 1 HUARAZ – CHIQUIAN -  QUERO – MAHUAY

Early meeting at your hotel and the drive take you by Conococha Lake, initial vistas of Huayhuash range, above the Chiquian town. Passing by the town of Chiquian, the bus follows a nice scenery road to Quero. We drive through a fertile canyon and arrive into the small village for lunch time. After meeting our donkeys drivers and pack the animals, the hike starts along the Quero valley following the river. An easy 2 hour hike takes us to the campsite at Mahuay. (3hrs Bus transfer - 3hrs of trekking, camp at 3650m)
Accom - Tent / Meals - B, L, D

DAY 2 MAHUAY – MILU DE MAHUAY - ASIAC

After breakfast the path take you to the east of the mountains. Following the same valley, today’s hike is an easy one to get adjusted to the altitude. The hike continues to the southeast, we reach then the small settlement of Milu de Pocpa, then we turn to the east to hike over a small pass called Paso Shimin, then we descend to the valley Asiac where we set our campsite. 5-6 hours hike Camp at 4100m)
Accom – Tent / Meals –B, L, D

DAY 3 ASIAC – LAGUNA MITUCOCHA

Today we start by climbing to the pass of Punta Cacanan at 4700 m. We cross the cordillera and we have a spectacular view of the valley that leads to the Amazon basin. We continue to our campsite at Mitucocha. In the evening, we camp at the foot of the mountain in the Rondoy canyon. (6hrs of trekking, camp at 4200m)
Accom – Tent / Meals –B, L, D

DAY 4 LAGUNA MITUCOCHA - LAGUNA CARHUACOCHA
The day starts with a long ascent to the Carhuac pass (4650m). We camp by the lagoon, facing the Cordillera, on an Inca site. Probably one of the most beautiful places to camp during this trip.
(5hrs of trekking, camp at 4250m)
Accom – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

DAY 5 LAGUNA CARHUACOCHA – ALTUSPATA
Crossing a 4800m pass, we reach the Juraucocha lagoon (4500m). We camp in the village of Huayhuash which gives its name to the Cordillera. (7hrs of trekking, Camp at 4350m)
Accom – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

DAY6 ALTUSPATA - YANAPAMPA
Toda y we climb one of the highest passes on the circuit, the Punta Trapecio, at 5010m, amazing views of Puscaturpa and Trapecio, before reaching the pass you will also see to the east the Cordillera Raura. Afterwards, descend follows a very nice and quiet valley, few lakes and good chances to spot “vicuñas”. Then we continue to our campsite in Yanapampa. 6 hours hike Camp at 4500m
Accom – Tent / Meals – B, L, D
 
DAY 7 YANAPAMPA - YARUSH
We leave the campsite and start the two hour climb to the San Antonio Pass (5,000 m). From here you have a 360 degree view of the southwest Cordillera Huayhuash: Mt. Sarapo (6,143 m), Siula Grande, left Mt. Yerupaja, to your right the Carnicero, Los Juraos y el Trapecio. You can also see the lakes of Jurao (4343m) and the valley. The mountains Sarapococha and the Siula Grande, (this mountain is where Joe Simpson had his accident – and survived to write the amazing book touching the Void) you might even see some vicuñas.  Descend for two hours to Cutatambo and then a small ascent to reach our camp at Yarush, at the feet of Siula Grande
Accom – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

DAY 8 YARUSH PASO ROSARIO PUNTA – AUQUIMARCA

From Yarush it is about to 3 to 4 hours walking to the pass of Rosario, where you will have a fabulous view of the west and southwest to Yerupaja, Sarapococha and Siula Grande. Descend for 3 hours to our camping area Auquimarca
Accom – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

DAY 9  AUQUIMARCA - GASHAPAMPA

You ascend following the river to reach Huatiac, from here the pass Tapush isn’t far; the views of Diablo Mudo are spectacular as we approach the highest point for the day. Night at Gashapampa
Accom – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

DAY 10  GASPAMPA – JAHUACOCHA

From our camp it is a couple of hours walk to the pass of Tapush (4750 m), which has a view of the Diablo Mudo, and Tapush. From there it is a two and a half hour hike to Yaucha Punta Pass (4847 m), after which there is a two hour descent to Jahuacocha Lake
Accom – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

DAY 11 JAHUACOCHA – LLAMAC - HUARAZ
Early start to reach the pass of Pampallamac (4,300 m), then descend into the valley of Llamac, passing by cacti and bushes of the dry area. There we say goodbye to our donkey drivers and catch our bus back to Huaraz.
Transfer to Huaraz/ Meals – B, L

Our Services

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	Private Transfers Huaraz-Quero / Llamac - Huaraz
	2-Person Tents; Foam Mattresses; Dining Tent; Camp Tables & Chairs; Cooking Tent; Cooking & Eating Utensils; Toilet Tent
	Guide; Assistant Guide (for 9+ PAX); Cook; Assistant Cook (for 7+ PAX); Donkey Drivers; Donkeys; Emergency Horse with Saddle
	All Food while on Trek from Lunch on Day 1 to Lunch on Day 13
	First Aid Kit

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