Cordillera Huayhuash Trek

10 days as part of a tailor-made holiday to Peru

For those of you up for a big trekking challenge on a walking holiday in Peru, we offer this tough 10-day fully-supported hike to some of the remotest mountain scenery in Peru, over passes at 4,200-5,200m, skirting the massive snow-draped peaks of the Huayhuash mountain range and aquamarine glacial lakes. Your trek is made easier with camping equipment, meals, porters, guide and transfers all included

You will need to acclimatise to the altitude before setting off on the trek but then adrenaline will drive you all the way as you enjoy the privilege of views uncluttered by human interference.

When's best to go?

If you don't mind the chilly nights, then late May through to the end of June are great months to do this trek - the air is crystal clear, and vegetation is fresh and vigorous after the summer rains of December to March.

Suggested Holiday Itinerary

Day 1: Climb from Huaraz to Llamac at 4,300m. Camp.
Day 2: Ascend Pampa Llamac, descent into the valley to Lake Jahuacocha. (2 nights)
Day 3: Explore Solterococha and Rasaccocha lakes.
Day 4: Climb to the Sambunya Pass and Punta Rondoy. Camp at Cuartelhuain.
Day 5: Climb to Cacanan Pass; views of the Amazon basin. Descend to Lake Mitucocha. Camp.
Day 6: Climb Carhuac Pass,trek to  Lake Carhuacocha. Views of Siula Grande. Camp.
Day 7: Ascend to Siula pass. Gentle descent to Lago Carnicero. Camp at Huayhuash.
Day 8: Climb to Portachuelo Huayhuash pass. Descend Laguna Viconga.  Camp at Pumarinri.
Day 9: Descend to the road. Climb the valley and back down to Cajatambo.
Day 10: Bus to Pativilca . Return by road to Huaraz.

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