Peru Trekking : Santa Cruz Trek

Trek program         :Santa Cruz Trek

Difficulty                   :Medium

Timing                      :4 or 5 Days

A popular shorter trekking the Cordillera Blanca. Its popularity is due to the spectacular mountain views, crystal blue lakes and the challenging pass Punta Union at altitude 4750m. An amazing variety of scenery in only 4 or 5 days.

Trek Itinerary:

Day 1 : Arrive Huaraz

Day 2 : Huaraz / Acclimatisation walk

Day 3 : Drive to  Cashapampa 2800m 3 hours. Hike up the Santa Cruz river canyon to  Llamacorral  3750m 5 hours.

Day 4 : Llamacorral to Taullipampa 4250m. 4 hours.

Day 5 : Optional extra night at Taullipampa. Visit Alpamayo Base Camp, the lake Arhuaycocha, climb Centillo Peak or rest day.

Day 6 : Climb to pass Punta Union 4750m then descend to camp at Paria 3850m. 7 hour      .

Day 7 : Follow the valley Quebrada Huaripampa  to Vaqueria 4 to 5 hours walk. Car to Llanganuco Lakes and return to Huaraz.

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