TREKKING RANGE

HUAYHUASH CLASSIC

DURATION11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS
FROMUSD. 795.00
DIFFICULTY
MODERATE+
CODE: HYH-CL-11D

Legendary Route

This circuit concentrates the most iconic landscapes of the Cordillera Huayhuash starting from Queropalca. Ideal for those looking for maximum scenic beauty in an optimized itinerary.

START / LOGISTICSQueropalca, Peru
TECHNICAL ZONESAncash, Huánuco, Lima
SEASONApril - December
SERVICEClassic Expedition
Legendary
LATITUDE9° 58' 21" S
LONGITUDE76° 54' 42" W
Itinerary

Timeline

01
DAY 01

LIMA PERU (100 MASL) – HUARAZ (3100 MASL)

Public bus trip to Huaraz (8 hours) or flight (50 min). One day of prior acclimatization in the Cordillera Blanca is recommended.

02
DAY 02

FULL DAY ROCUTOYOC LAGOON (4450 MASL) – ACCLIMATIZATION

Visit to Rocutuyoc lagoon, Ruripaccha waterfall, Ruripaccha glacier (4,650 masl). Return to Huaraz.

MAX ELEVATION4450m
ESTIMATED TIME9-10 hours
03
DAY 03

FREE DAY

Strategic rest day to optimize acclimatization before starting the Huayhuash circuit.

04
DAY 04

HUARAZ - QUEROPALCA (3831 MASL) - MITUCOCHA (4230 MASL)

Transfer to Queropalca. Start of the trekking towards Mitucocha campsite.

MAX ELEVATION4230m
ESTIMATED TIME2 h
05
DAY 05

MITUCOCHA (4230 MASL) - CARHUACOCHA (4280 MASL)

Carhuac Pass (4,650 masl). Three lagoons lookout with views of Yerupaja and Siula peaks.

MAX ELEVATION4750 m
DISTANCE13 km
ESTIMATED TIME6 hs
06
DAY 06

CARHUACOCHA (4280 MASL) - HUAYHUASH (4350 MASL)

Demanding day. Siula Pass (4,800 masl). Views of Trapecio and Leon Dormido peaks.

MAX ELEVATION4800 m
DISTANCE15 km
ESTIMATED TIME09 h
07
DAY 07

HUAYHUASH (4350 MASL) - CUYOCPAMPA (4550 MASL)

Trapecio Pass (5,030 masl). View of Azulcocha lagoon. Optional: San Antonio Lookout (5,120 masl).

MAX ELEVATION5,030 m
DISTANCE13 km
ESTIMATED TIME7 h
08
DAY 08

CUYOCPAMPA (4550 MASL) - HUAYLLAPA (3630 MASL)

Santa Rosa Pass (5,080 masl). Incredible view of the northern face of Huayhuash range. Descent to Huayllapa.

MAX ELEVATION5080 m
DISTANCE19 km
ESTIMATED TIME09 h
09
DAY 09

HUAYLLAPA (3630 MASL) - GASHPAPAMPA (4555 MASL)

Ascent to Tapush Pass (4,800 masl). View of Diablo Mudo peak (5,350 masl).

MAX ELEVATION4.800 m
DISTANCE15 km
ESTIMATED TIME08 h
10
DAY 10

GASHPAPAMPA (4555 MASL) – HUACRISH LOOKOUT (4800 MASL) – HUARAZ

Yaucha Pass (4,800 masl). Huacrish Lookout with full panoramic view. Final transfer to Huaraz.

MAX ELEVATION4800 m
DISTANCE15 km
ESTIMATED TIME08 h
11
DAY 11

HUARAZ – LIMA

Transfer to the bus terminal for the return trip to Lima. End of services.

VISUAL RECORD

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