Overview
Discover the ultimate high-altitude trekking adventure on this 8-day journey through the breathtaking Cordillera Huayhuash. This extended route offers a deeper exploration of the region’s stunning glacial lakes, towering mountain passes, and remote Andean villages. Perfect for experienced trekkers seeking to immerse themselves in raw nature and challenging terrain.
Included
- Private Transportation go and back.
- Donkeys to carry food, gear and duffle bags
- Horse in case of emergency
- Guide and kook
- Full camping gear
- Three meals a day
- Purified water from second day
- First aid kit
- Entrance fee to the area
Excluded
- Clothing
- Trekking poles
- Sun glasses
- Personal cleaning kit
- First day water
- First day break fast/last day dinner
- Tips
Activities
Trekking
Camping
Itinerary
Day 1
Huaraz (3100) five hours drive to cuartel huain (4170) – Cacananpunta pass (4690) – Janca campsite (4200).
Total distance 8.95 km.
Day 2
Janca campsite (4200) – carhuac pass (4630) or alpine route – carhuacocha lake campsite (4138).
Total distance 10.4 km.
Day 3
Carhuacocha campsite (4138) – three lakes – Siula pass (4830) – Huayhuash campsite (4350).
Total distance 14 km.
Day 4
Huayhuash campsite (4350) – trapesio pass (5010) – cuyoc pampa campsite (4493).
Total distance 13 km.
Day 5
Cuyoc pampa campsite (4493) – San Antonio pass (5020) – Huayllapa village (3500).
Total distance 15 km.
Day 6
Huayllapa village (3500) – Ya push pass (4770) – Gaspapampa campsite (4500).
Total distance 10 km.
Day 7
Gashpapampa campsite (4500) – llaucha pass (4800) – view point – Jahuacocha campsite (4050).
Total distance 13 km.
Day 8
Jahuacocha campsite (4050) – Sambuya pass (4770) – Rondoy bus station (4130).
Total distance 12 km.
Four hours drive to Huaraz.