Huayhuash Unique Trek

9 Day Trek

Fully Supported

Small Groups Only

Trek, Camp and Enjoy 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.

Our Huayhuash Unique Trek navigates the most scenic camps, viewpoints of Cordillera Huayhuash starting at Quartelhuain, cuts through Trapecio Pass and includes all the best and famous spots in the range such as Siula Lakes, Santa Rosa Viewpoint/Pass and a view to Siula Grande Base Camp.

Trip Highlights

Unique Mountain Views
U–Shaped Valleys
Deep Glacial Lakes
World Class Trek

Departure Dates

May 31 – June 08
June
July
August
September
October

Trekking Details

Grade:	Strenuous
Distance:	128 Km
Maximum altitude:	5100m
Price:	Contact us for prices.
Season:	May – October
Pickup and Drop-off:	We will collect and return you to any hotel located within Huaraz City.
Price Includes:	Click here for further details. English Speaking Mountain Guide Professional Cook Donkeys and donkey drivers Rescue horse Meals: Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Dinner during the trek Tents: 4 season tent (3 person tent for 2 people), dining tent with tables and chairs and kitchen tent Foam & air mattress First Aid Kit All cooking equipment, plates, cups, utensils etc. Private transport Each participant is allowed to bring 8kg to be loaded on the donkeys
Not Included:	Click here for further details.
What to Bring:	We will provide a full gear list info upon booking the trek.

TREKKING ITINERARY

Lets Go! Vamos!

Day 1: Huaraz – Chiquian – Llamac – Pocpa – Pallca – Quartelhuain 4170m – Cacananpunta Pass 4690m – Janca 4200m

You are picked up at your accommodation early in the morning at 4am and begin the journey along the Callejon de Huaylas Valley. 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 the 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 4200m. 5 hours walk.

Day 2: Janca – Carhuac Pass 4630m – Laguna Carhuacocha 4050m

We ascend 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 4150m. 5 to 6 hours walk.

Day 3: Carhuacocha – Siula Punta Pass 4850m – Huayhuash 4350m

We ascend 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.

Day 4: Huayhuash – Trapecio Punta Pass 5000m – Cuyoc Pampa 4500m

We ascend towards Paso Trapecio Punta 5000m pass from where we have close-up views of Nevado Trapecio Mountain. We then descend to our camp at Cuyoc Pampa 4500m. We will see lovely glacial lakes as we go down to the campsite. 7 – 8 hours walk.

Day 5: Cuyoc Pampa – Santa Rosa Pass 5100m – Cutatambo 4265m

We ascend towards the highest pass of the trek Paso Santa Rosa at 5100m from where there are fantastic views of mountains and lakes. We can clearly see the Siula Glacier where Joe Simpson crawled down in his epic battle for survival, and also Siula Base Camp by Sarapococha Lake. We then descend to our camp by following trails of Vicuñas and mountain cows at Cutatambo 4265m. 5 to 6 hours walk.

Day 6: Cutatambo – Huayllapa Village 3600m

Today we come down to Peruvian sea level, following Calinca valley for 4 to 5 hours. The community of Huayllapa is one of the highland villages of Lima Region located at 3600m. Villagers are mainly farmers and shepherds and few of them work in tourism sector as cooks and donkey drivers.

Day 7: Huayllapa – Tapush Pass 4770m – Gashpapampa 4600m

We slowly climb up to 4770m in the morning to cross Punta Tapush Pass, we then descend to Gashpapampa 4600m. 7 to 8 hours walk.

Day 8: Gashpapampa – Llaucha Punta Pass 4800m – Huacrish Lookout 4850m – Laguna Jahuacocha Lake 4050m

We descend before ascending towards Paso Llaucha Punta 4850m pass, with fantastic views of the mountains of Rondoy, Jirishanca, Yerupaja, Rasac and Sacra. From the pass, we hike up to a ridge which takes us to Huacrish Lookout 4850m to have an unique views of the Huayhuash Mountain Range. We then descend to our last camp at the beautiful Laguna Jahuacocha 4050m lake. 5 hours walk.

Day 9: Jahuacocha – Llamac – Huaraz

Today is our final day of trekking, we follow the river down the valley and then a water channel that brings water to the community of Llamac. We can enjoy our final views over the range before descending steadily down to Llamac. Here we meet our transport and drive back to Huaraz. 5 hours walk and 4 hours drive.

Altitude and Acclimatization

This is a major factor on this trek and we strongly recommend that you arrive in Huaraz at least 4 days before the trek departs and spend time doing day hikes to higher altitude, this will help with acclimatization to the new altitude.

Grading & Fitness

In order to get the most out of the trek you should be in good physical condition. It is not easy to grade the fitness level required for the trek, since it is a subjective matter. However, we have classified this trek as strenuous. We trek approximately six to eight hours per day with several long ascents and descents.

Highlights

Unique Mountain Views
U–Shaped Valleys
Deep Glacial Lakes
World Class Trek

Departure Dates

May 31 – June 08
June
July
August
September
October

TRIP REVIEWS

Rodolfo, I really appreciated your easy going nature. Thank you for a great trip and great service. Hayden, Australia

Rodolfo and his crew were totally professional, knowledgeable and energetic, always willing to help. They could not have made the trip any better. Evans, USA

I had a really great time in Peru! Thank you again for being a great guide. Illiana, USA

A trek with a 10 out of 10 Wow factor! From start to finish Rodolfo and our trekking team were amazing. Sonia, Australia