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Guided Treks · Cordillera Huayhuash

Huayhuash Magic Trek

Trek one of the most spectacular mountain circuits in the world.

The Journey

Trip Overview

This is a part of the most dramatic high-altitude trek in the Peruvian Andes with magnificent views of the mountains of the Cordillera Huayhuash Mountain Range such as Yerupaja 6634m being the second highest mountain in Peru, Siula Grande, Jirishanca, Carnicero. The dramatic and beautiful glacial lakes and valleys of the range provide memorable campsites and good trout fishing. Andean condors are seen more often in the Huayhuash than on other Peruvian treks, attesting to the area’s remoteness. Our Huayhuash Magic Trek includes one of the nicest and famous spots in the range.  

Duration
4 Day Trek
Format
Private
Activity
Guided Treks
Grade
Moderate
Distance
54 km
Maximum altitude
4,690 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 Lakes Viewpoint – Carhuacocha  
We start with a gradual hike before ascending towards Siula Mirador-Viewpoint at 4600m with nice views of the surrounding mountains and crossing above the glacier fed lakes of Gargranjanca, Siula and Quesillococha. From here we descend the same way back to our camp. 7 hours walk.
4 DayCarhuacocha – Queropalca – La Union – Huaraz  
After an early breakfast we descend gradually to Queropalca district for about 3 hours. Here we meet our transport and drive back to Huaraz. Around 7 to 8 hours drive.