Mini trek Cordillera Huayhuash

Overview

04 Days/03 Nigths
Max. Altitude: 4750 m / 15,583 ft
Route: Mini Trek Huayhuash
vailability: April - September
Difficulty: Moderate
People per Guide: 5

Cordillera Huayhuash is a mountain range within the Andes in Peru, stretching from north to south. The main part consists of about 20 peaks in only 25 km of length, including the second highest Peruvian peak Yerupaja (6617 m / 21,709 ft; after Huascaran 6768 m / 22,204 ft) and Siula Grande (6344 m / 20,813 ft), which is famous due to Joe Simpson’s book Touching the Void in which he recounts his successful but disastrous and nearly fatal climb to this mountain.

The Huayhuash trekking is known as one of the most beautiful treks in the world. Due to high altitude passes, it is not an easy trek, but the spectacular views over the surrounding mountains, turquoise blue lakes and impressive landscapes totally pay off the effort.

TIP:

We recommend you to do at least a 1-Day hike in altitude to be acclimatized before doing this tour.
We can offer you different hikes.

Huaraz - Acclimatization Churup lake

This is a very good hike to acclimatize. From Huaraz we go by car to the village of Pitec. On the way we pass several picturesque villages, such as Unchus and Llupa. At 3850 m /12,631 ft we start our easy hike up to Lake Churup with its blue colors sitting at an altitude of 4440 m /14,566 ft ling over steep rocks. And then we come back to Huaraz by the same way.

Acclimatization Wilcacocha lake

Acclimatization Uruscocha lake

Acclimatization Ahuac lake

Acclimatization Rajucolta lake

Acclimatization Laguna 69

Travel Program

Itinerary

Day 01: Huaraz 3100 m / 10,170 ft – Llamac - Rondoy Badu 4000 m / 13,123 ft
Leaving Huaraz via El Callejon de Huaylas until we reach Cono Cocha, where we will enjoy an impressive panoramic view of the Cordillera Huayhuash. We will be able to see the grand scale of the mountians like Yerupaja, Jirishanca, and Rondóy among others. Later we will pass through the villages of Llamac and Pocpa shortly being we set up camp. Approx. 5 hours

Day 02: Rondoy Badu 4000 m / 13,713 ft – Paso Sambuya 4750 m / 15,583 ft - Laguna Jahuacocha 4050 m / 13,287 ft
We will start our near the Rondoy ravine until we arrive at Paso Sambuya (4750 m/ 15,583 feet) which has an incredible view of the mountain range that lays ahead of us. We will descend past Lake Solterococha via a switchback until we reach Juhuacocha. Approx. 6 hours

Day 03: Laguna Jahuacocha 4050 m / 13,287 ft – Paso Yaucha 4850 m / 15,912 ft - Jahuacocha
This day starts with a hike up the Huacrish ravine. Later the route takes a switchback until we cross the Yaucha Pass where we enjoy a distinct view of the Cordillera Huayhuash. Fromt here, we will descend via a ridge surrouned by impressive landscapes. Approx. 6 hours

Day 04: Laguna Jahuacocha – Paso Pampa de llamac 4350 m / 14,271 ft - Llamac 3300 m / 10,826 ft
On our last day, we descend via the Jahuacocha ravine and hike over the Pampa de Llamac Pass at 4350 m / 14,271 ft. From the high point of the day, we will hike down to the village of Llamac where we will take a bus back to Huaraz. Approx. 4 hours

What’s included

Include:

Certified Local Guide
Specialised cook
Entrance fee to the Comunity (Huayhuash)
First-Aid kit
Private transport between Huaraz / start and end of trek.
Complete meals during the trekking program
Donkey driver
Donkeys
Kitchen / dining tent.
Collective technical equipment
Camping equipment
Tent for 2 Person
Toilet tent

Not Included:

Travel accident and health insurance
Pick-up from the station and transfer to the Hotel reserved for you in Huaraz.
Transfers from the airport / hotel / airport - Lima
Hotel accommodation in Lima.
Tour of the city
Transfer from the station to the hotel / station / hotel - Lima
Bus ticket Huaraz / Lima,
Hotel accommodation in accordance with tour program.
Tour of Acclimatization
Porter
Food and drink in Lima and Huaraz
Travel luggage and Travel cancellation insurance
Not mentioned food and beverages
Personal Spending
Personal equipment (sleeping bag, backpack, harness, hiking pants, mountain jacket (goretex), hiking shoes, matraz, suitable clothing, personal medicine, crampons, ice axe, sunglasses, etc.)