Huayhuash Full Trekking Experience 12D/11N

Duration: 12 Days

Departure Time: 08:00

Drive from Huaraz to Cuartelhuain
This morning, you will leave Huaraz for a 2-hour drive to the beautiful town of Chiquian. We will stop on the way where you will be able to admire the Cordillera Huayhuash and the second highest peak in Peru, Yerupaja. You will then cross some villages as Llamac and Pocpa before passing through the Rondoy Valley where you will admire the snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera. You will overnight in Cuartelhuain where you will set up camp. Have a good night's sleep to be in great shape for tomorrow!
Note: Today's driving distance will be about 162 km / 100.6 miles (5 hours).

Hike from Cuartelhuain to Janca (B/L/D)
Your trekking adventure starts today! This morning, you will hike towards the Cacananpunta Pass, located at the Continental Divide where the waters flow to the Amazon and the Atlantic. Get impressive views of the mountains and keep your eyes open as you could see Andean condors, one of the largest birds in the world. You will then descend to your beautiful campsite at Janca, near the Mitucocha Lake where you will get stunning views of the peaks of Ninashanca, Rondoy, and Jirishanca. Today's hike won´t be so long so that you can acclimatize with the altitude. In the afternoon, you will have the option to get some rest or you can opt for a short hike that will lead you to the lake.
Note: Today's trekking distance will be about 8.3 km / 5.2 miles (5/6 hours).

Hike from Janca to Carhuacocha Lake (B/L/D)
Today, you will reach the Carhuac Pass where you will experience amazing views of the highest mountain in the Huayhuash, Yerupaja. You will continue your way to the campsite, located below the beautiful Carhuacocha Lake where you will get scenic views of the snow-capped peaks and the hanging glaciers.
Note: Today, the trekking distance will be about 9.8 km / 6.1 miles (5/6 hours).

Hike the challenging climb to Siula Pass before you reach the campsite in Huayhuash (B/L/D)
Wake up quite early this morning to witness a spectacular sunrise. You will then challenge a long climb passing through Yerupaja, Yerupaja Chico, Siula Grande, Jirishanca, Santa Rosa, and Carnicero. You will be rewarded with the amazing views of the pristine Gangrajanca, Siula and Quesillacocha lakes before reaching the top of Siula Pass. You will then get some deserved rest at the campsite in Huayhuash.
Note: Today, you will hike for about 8/9 hours (14 km / 8.7 miles).

Reach one of the highest passes of the trek, Trapecio Punta and overnight on the plains of Cuyoc (B/L/D)
After breakfast, you will reach one of the highest passes on the journey, Trapecio Punta. Be amazed at the incredible peaks of Trapecio and Puscanturpa among others. You will then face a steep and rocky descent and traverse an old glacier moraine before reaching camp in Cuyoc.
Note: The trekking distance will be about 11.4 km / 7.1 miles (7/8 hours).

Hike to Santa Rosa Pass before heading towards Cutatambo (B/L/D)
Today, you will ascend to Santa Rosa Pass where you will get amazing views of the impressive mountains of Siula Grande, Sarapo, Rasac, and Jurau. You will then head towards the Cutatambo Camp, in the beautiful Calinca Valley.
Note: Today, the trekking distance will be about 5.2 km / 3.2 miles (5/6 hours).

Chill out at the campsite or do an optional hike (B/L/D)
Today, have some rest at the campsite and enjoy your free time spotting at the crystal clear lakes and the icy glaciers or visiting the English mountaineer Joe Simpson's Base Camp. If you still have energy, you will be able to hike to the Cerro Gran Vista, where you will be amazed by the panoramic view of some peaks of the Cordillera Huayhuash.

Head towards the village of Huayllapa and finish your day in Huatiac (B/L/D)
After your breakfast, be ready for the hardest treck of your journey. Head towards the village of Huayllapa where you will feel higher temperatures. On the way, you will find beautiful waterfalls. You will then hike a steep ascent that will lead you to Huatiac, a meadow located at the foot of the stunning glacier peak Diablo Mudo, the "Dumb Devil".
Note: Today, you will hike for about 8/9 hours (16.5 km /10.3 miles).

Cross the Punta Tapush Pass before reaching Gashpapampa (B/L/D)
Today, you will hike to the Punta Tapush Pass before trekking down for about an hour to your camp in Gashpapampa. Get the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful sunset behind Mount Diablo Mudo.
Note: Today, you will hike for about 4 hours (6.5 km / 4.1 miles).

Ascend to the last pass, Yaucha Pass and step down to the Laguna Jahuacocha (B/L/D)
Descend to the Angoshcancha Valley through a Quenual forest before ascending to the last pass, Yaucha Pass. If it is not too cloudy, you will get incredible views of the highest peaks of the Huayhuash Range. You might even spot at the peaks of the Cordillera Blanca. You will then step down the magnificent Laguna Jahuacocha where you will spend the night.
Note: Today's trekking distance will be about 9.2 km / 5.7 miles (4/5 hours).

Get some rest at the Jahuacocha Lake or hike to the Rondoy Pass or Solteracocha Lake (B/L/D)
Today, get the opportunity to chill out at the Jahuacocha Lake or opt for an optional hike. If you choose to get some rest, you will be free to explore this magical place and admire the abundant birdlife. Otherwise, you can choose hiking to the Rondoy Pass or the beautiful Solteracocha Lake.

Hike to Mancanpunta Pass before you descend to Pocpa and transfer to Huaraz (B/L)
Enjoy your last trekking day hiking to Mancanpunta Pass. Take a break and get the opportunity to marvel one last time at the wonderful Andean mountains before trekking down to Pocpa. From there, you will be transferred to Huaraz where your marvelous adventure ends. Have a much-deserved rest and time to contemplate the remote treasure-filled adventure you have experienced.