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Guided Treks · Cordillera Huayhuash

Huayhuash Hot Springs Trek

Our Huayhuash Hot Springs Trek, navigates the most scenic camps, viewpoints of the Cordillera Huayhuash Mountain Range starting at Quartelhuain, includes some of the best and famous spots in the range such as Siula Lakes, and a deep soak in the hot springs of Guñoc – Viconga. You won’t miss anything!

The Journey

Trip Overview

Explore and Discover the most scenic mountain views of Huayhuash Mountain Range considered as one of the most beautiful high-altitude trekking circuits in the world.

Huayhuash Circuit, is the most dramatic high-altitude trek in the Peruvian Andes with magnificent views of the mountains of the Cordillera Huayhuash such as Yerupaja 6634m being the second highest mountain in Peru, Siula Grande, Jirishanca, Carnicero, Trapecio and beautiful glacial lakes.

Duration
5 Day Trek
Format
Private
Activity
Guided Treks
Grade
Moderate
Distance
48 km
Maximum altitude
4,850 m
Season
May to September
Service

What’s Included

Professional English Speaking Mountain Guide

Professional Cook

Donkeys and donkey driver

Meals: Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner during the trek

Tents: 4 season tent (3 person tent for 2 people), dining tent with tables and chairs, kitchen tent and toilet tent

Foam & air mattress

First Aid Kit

All cooking equipment, plates, cups, utensils etc.

Private transport

Entrance Fee to Huayhuash Communities

Each participant is allowed to bring 7kg to be loaded on the donkeys

Service

What’s Not Included

Sleeping bag

Personal gear

Travel Insurance

Gratuities

Preparation

What to Bring

We will provide a full gear list info upon booking the trek.

Logistics

Pickup and Drop-off

We will collect and return you to any hotel located within Huaraz City.

Day by Day

Itinerary

1 DayHuaraz –  Quartelhuain 4170m – Cacananpunta Pass 4690m – Janca 4200m
You are picked up at your accommodation very early in the morning at 4am and begin the journey along the Callejon de Huaylas Valley. Today we drive through many rural villages until we reach Quartelhuain 4170m. 4/5 hours drive. Here we have our breakfast (included in the trip price) while the donkeys are loaded. After breakfast, we slowly climb up to 4690m to cross Punta Cacanan Pass then, as we descend, we are rewarded with stunning views of the nearby peaks of Rondoy and Jirishanca. Our camp is situated at Janca Valley at 4200m. 5 hours walk.
2 DayJanca – Carhuac Pass 4630m – Carhuacocha 4150m   
We start ascending gradually towards Paso Carhuac 4630m pass from where we have splendid views of Nevados Carnicero, Siula Grande, Yerupaja, Jirishanca. We then descend to our camp at the beautiful Laguna Carhuacocha Lake 4150m. 5 to 6 hours walk.
Day 3Carhuacocha – Siula Punta Pass 4850m – Huayhuash 4350m  
Today is a big day! We start with a gradual hike before ascending towards Paso Siula Punta 4850m pass with nice views of the surrounding mountains and crossing above the glacier fed lakes of Siula and Quesillococha. From the pass we descend to our camp at Huayhuash 4350m passing a beautiful lake and always enjoying views of the great mountains of the range. 8 hours walk.
4 DayHuayhuash – Portachuelo de Huayhuash Pass 4780m – Viconga 4350m 
We ascend gradually towards Paso Portachuelo de Huayhuash 4780m pass from where we have great views of the Cordillera Raura Mountain Range, this part is the highlands of Lima region. We then descend to the big lake of Viconga and then to our camp at 4350m near by the Guñoc Hot springs. In the afternoon we will enjoy the hot springs. 6 hours walk.
5 DayViconga – Cajatambo – Pativilca – Huaraz or Lima
After breakfast, we take the camp down and load everything in our private minivan and start our long drive from the mountains to the Pacific coast, the ride is very scenic until we reach Pativilca. 6 hours drive. From Pativilca, we drive on the main road that connects Huaraz with the coast. Another 5 hours drive.