Cordillera Blanca Traverse Trek
$ 2,124.00
Unlike the classic treks of the Cordillera Blanca (the highest tropical mountain range in the world), which follow its transverse valleys, this itinerary crosses the Cordillera Blanca from its eastern slope to its western side. Along the way, you will enjoy spectacular views of the Conchucos Valley while gradually ascending to Contrahierbas Mountain Hut (4,100 m). After several days of progressive acclimatization, you will reach the highest point of the trek at Punta Unión Pass (4,750 m), followed by a descent through the legendary Alpamayo region.
Season: May – November.
| Difficulty |
Moderate |
|---|---|
| Days of Excursion |
14 days |
| Min. group size |
2 people |
| Max. group size |
16 people |
| Quantity | Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 | $ 1,911.60 | 10% |
| 6-8 | $ 1,805.40 | 15% |
| 9+ | $ 1,699.20 | 20% |
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Itinerary
Transfer to a 3-star hotel.
Mini trek in the Cordillera Negra, ascending to the viewpoint at 3,700 m to enjoy spectacular views of the Cordillera Blanca. Return to the hotel.
We head south, passing through the towns of Recuay and Catac, where we turn east. We pass close to Querococha Lake (3,890 m), then through the Kawish Tunnel at 4,500 m, before descending to the town of Chavín de Huántar.
We will visit the ruins of this ancient pre-Columbian civilization, dating back nearly 3,000 years and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The remains are still impressive, featuring a large ceremonial plaza with concentric stairways, an imposing truncated-pyramid-shaped temple, and an impressive network of galleries, columns, and porticos. The visit will take approximately 2 hours.
We then continue our journey, passing through the towns of Huari and Acopalca before ascending to Purhuaycocha Lake, where we will set up our first campsite.
6-hour bus journey.
We begin our trek by following the left side of the lake, then gradually ascend to a viewpoint offering one last view of Purhuaycocha Lake. We continue climbing until we reach our campsite on a plateau at 4,230 m.
5–6 hours of trekking. Elevation gain: +650 m.
A very wild and remote stage: we ascend along a trail for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to an altitude of 4,500 m, passing to the right of Perlilla Mountain. From the pass, we enjoy beautiful views of the Cordillera. We then descend along a trail to the confluence of the Tayancocha Valley.
5–6 hours of trekking. Elevation gain: +400 m. Elevation loss: -600 m.
Descent by vehicle north of Chacas, passing through the village of Sapchá, followed by an ascent to the village of Huecroncocha, where we will set up camp.
2 hours by vehicle. Elevation gain: +100 m.
Descent to Yanama (3,400 m), with extraordinary views of the peaks of Chacraraju, Pirámide, and Taulliraju. This is another opportunity to discover the rural life of the remote villages of the Cordillera, particularly the potato fields in Yanama. We then reach the Colcabamba Canyon before ascending to Huaripampa.
6 hours of trekking. Elevation gain: +100 m. Elevation loss: -500 m.
Overnight at a hotel in Lima. 8-hour bus journey.
Transfer to the airport. End of services.
- Day 1: Lima – Flight
- Day 2: Lima – Huaraz (3,100 m)
- Day 3: Marcará – Acclimatization Day (or Huaraz)
- Day 4: Huaraz – Chavín (3,140 m) – Purhuaycocha Lake (3,580 m)
- Day 5: Purhuaycocha Lake – San Bartolomé Patería (4,230 m)
- Day 6: San Bartolomé Patería – San Bartolomé Pass (4,500 m) – Tayancocha Valley (3,830 m)
- Day 7: Tayancocha Valley – Chacas (3,360 m)
- Day 8: Chacas (3,360 m) – Sapchá (3,600 m) – Huecrucocha (3,700 m)
- Day 9: Huecrucocha (3,700 m) – Tapush Pass (4,060 m) – Contrahierbas Refuge (4,100 m)
- Day 10: Contrahierbas Refuge (4,100 m) – Yanama (3,400 m) – Huaripampa (3,700 m)
- Day 11: Huaripampa (3,700 m) – Punta Unión Pass (4,750 m) – Ichiccocha (3,850 m)
- Day 12: Ichiccocha Lake (3,850 m) – Cashapampa (2,900 m) – Bus transfer to Marcará
- Day 13: Marcará – Huaraz – Bus to Lima
- Day 14: Lima – Flight
- Airport – hotel transfers (IN/OUT) – hotel – bus station transfers (IN/OUT)
- Round-trip bus tickets Lima – Huaraz
- 3 nights’ hotel accommodation in Huaraz with breakfast – 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Lima (IN/OUT)
- Huascarán National Park entrance fee
- Private transportation during acclimatization days
- Trekking guide in Spanish / English / French
- Two-person, 3-season tents
- Foam sleeping mats
- Mountain cook and all cooking equipment
- 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), afternoon tea, and trail snacks
- Horses/donkeys for transporting group equipment and clients’ luggage
- Saddled horse for emergencies
- Dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, folding chairs, and tables
- Complete trekking cooking equipment
- Private transportation to the trailhead and back
- Flight arrival in Lima, Peru
- Breakfast on Day 1
- Lunch and dinner on the last day
- Personal trekking equipment
- Tips for the support staff
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