Peru Trekking : Cordillera Huayhuash Mini Trek

Trek program         :Cordillera Huayhuash Mini Trek

Difficulty                   :Medium

Timing                      :8 Days

Our Mini Huayhuash trek is a special trek for people who do have not sufficient time to trek the complete circuit of 12 to 15 days.

We have designed the trekking route to include the most breathtaking parts of the Cordillera Huayhuash with campsites by the most beautiful lakes and with impressive views of the largest mountains in the range,  including the second highest peak in Peru  Yerupaja, the famous Siula Grande and many more.

The trek features a visit to the substantial Inca ruins at Huanuco Viejo.

Trek Itinerary:

Day 1 :  Arrive Huaraz (3090m)

Day 2 & 3 :  Huaraz. Acclimatization day hikes

Day 4 :  Drive 6 hours Huanuco Pampa 3736m. Afternoon visit  to the Inca Ruins of Huanuco Viejo Ruins.

Day 5 :  Drive for 3 to 4 hours from Huanuco Viejo to Queropalca village 3800m  3 hour hike to Lake Laguna Carhuacocha 4150m

Day 6 :  An extra night at Carhuacocha. Day hike to Siula Lakes and glacier.

Day 7 :  Pass Paso de Carhuac 4650m and camp at  Laguna Mitucocha 4250m 5 hours.

Day 8 :  Pass Punta Cacanan 4700m camp in Rondoy Valley 4350m. 5 hours.

Day 9 :  Rondoy Pass 4750m,  past the lake Solteracocha and then to Laguna Jahuacocha to our camp at the head of the lake (4150m). 5 to 6 hours

Day 10:  An extra day at Laguna Jahuacocha. Climb up Cerro Amarrillo Peak 5000m, visit Soltera Cocha Lake, OR take a rest and try trout fishing.

Day 11:  The final pass Pampa Llamac  4300m and descend to Llamac. 5½ hours. Return to Huaraz

Contact us for more information and prices.

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