Huayhuash Alpine Circuit
$ 2,546.00
An spectacular route. The Huayhuash High Route attempts to embrace the mountains from very close, leaving you speechless with spectacular views throughout the entire journey. Impressive glaciers cascade from enormous pyramidal peaks, creating powerful cracking sounds as they descend toward the deep-blue waters of lakes nestled among the grazing valleys.
Hiking the High Route means immersing yourself in the heart of the Huayhuash Mountain Range and experiencing up close the true western face of Siulá Grande. Throughout this trek, the beauty of the mountains, together with the majestic and delicate flight of the Andean Condor, makes visitors’ hearts race.
Highlights of the Trek
The Huayhuash High Route stays remarkably close to the mountains on the western side of the range, offering some of the most exceptional views in the entire Cordillera Huayhuash.
The Huayhuash High Route involves two high-altitude glacial passes with steep and rugged terrain, where it is sometimes necessary to find your own way through the landscape. In contrast, the standard trekking route mainly follows well-defined and straightforward trails.
| Difficulty |
Moderate |
|---|---|
| Days of Excursion |
9 days |
| Min. group size |
3 people |
| Max. group size |
16 people |
| Quantity | Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 | $ 2,291.40 | 10% |
| 6-8 | $ 2,164.10 | 15% |
| 9+ | $ 2,036.80 | 20% |
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Itinerary
Day of acclimatization. We’ll walk to Cordillera Negra to have a fantastic view of Cordillera Blanca, we get 3600m and we take our way down to Acopampa 2700 m, and back to the hotel
5h +600 m/ -1000m
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Drive to Honcopampa 3500, way up to Urus Lake, great view from Hualcan and Copa. Back to Huaraz.
5h + 800 m/ – 800
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We leave Carhuaz at 8:30 a.m., then from the Ulta pampa we ascend along a well-marked path to the Huallcacocha lagoon 4355 m. We pass in the middle of a forest of quenuales. Some zig zags anticipate the arrival at the dam built in the 80s to contain the waters. We continue along the southern crest of the lagoon, already looking for a path through the vegetation to have the best views. From the lagoon you can see the snow-capped Chopicalqui 6350 m, Huascarán 6768 m with their south faces. To the east is the immense glacier of Cancaracá 5500 m and the fascinating Ulta 5875 m so always vertical. Lunch and return to Ulta by the same path.
3H ascent+455m/ 1H30 descent-455m Approximate.
6.5 km approx.
We drive to our trek commencement point via Conococha to the south of Huaraz. From there we turn eastward and then south, and gain our first views of the range. We drive through the village of Chiquián and Lllamac (our finishing point) and arrive at our campsite at Cuartehuain, where our “burros” (donkeys) and “arrieros” (muleteers) will be waiting.
5h
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From Cuartehuain camp we get to Garagocha Lake (4500m), make a rising diagonal ascent across limestone slabs with good friction to the base of a final 40m rock wall below the col (1h). A broad terrace rises to the left. Follow this until about 150m beyond (north of) the col proper. Climb a steep break with small horizontal ledges for 25m (5.3) to easier but loose slopes above. Aim for the lowest point on the immediate skyline, Garacocha Col (4910m). The ridge itself is narrow and the aspect impressive. Descend to the right (SE) following narrow ledges for 20m to find a rappel station. Make one 30m rappel down a gully to a wide ledge. Scramble off the north end of this ledge to the apex of a large talus fan. Descend to open grassland to the S end of Mitococha Lake ( 4230m).
8h +800 m /- 600
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Walk up grass slopes to the E of the lake to reach a bench. Turn SE and slog toward a pass ( 4740m). Descend to Alcaycocha Lake (4670m). From the S Descend scree slopes to the creek that flows out of Carhuacocha Lake.
6h +600m – 650 m
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We walk through the mini-valley to the E of the moraine wall that circles Gangrajanca Lake. Pass Gangrajanca on its E side, a new lake caused by a rockslide on its W side, and Siula Lake on its E side. Make a rising traverse, following a trail system, up a steep grass slope. Eventually gain a shoulder and walk into a hanging valley. Walk up a switchbacking trail at the end of the valley to reach Siula Pass (4834m;) then descend the long, gradual valley to Huayhuash camp Lake (4400m)
8h + 700 m / -400m
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Traverse grass slopes SW then ascend W into a hanging valley. Ascend grass slopes to the S to gain a hanging grassy bench. Walk S for 1km, the descend briefly to a larger cow pasture. Walk for 1km more and camp anywhere above Barrosocoha Lake that works, below the majestic SE face of Trapecio (4700m)
3h +300m
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From camp, hike uphill to gain the crest of a grassy moraine. A cliff band looms above. A trail system that skirts to the left of the cliff on easy terrain, to reach a beautiful hanging plateau. Pass alpine lakes then follow a trail on scree up to the continental divide at Trapecio Pass (4910m; 2.5h). Instead, turn right (S) and scramble uphill on redish rock, to a notch (5110m; 3h) to incredible views of Carnicero, Sarapo, and Siula Grande. Walk through the notch, then making a scrambling descent to the left to reach the Huayhuashjanca Glacier. The glacier is flat, aerated ice, with real crevasses. Walk the moraine until directly above the outflow of the lake then scramble down to a pristine camp between Jurau Lake (4343m) and a tiny lake to its W. From camp at Jurau Lake ( 4343m), walk up-valley to Joe Simpson´s Camp. An angular boulder 10m in height marks the spot (1h)
7h +650m/-700m
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As we approach a terminal moraine, gain a trail rising on the left valley wall, which eventually climbs onto a shoulder overlooking Sarapococha. Small cliffs loom above. Once beyond the cliffs, switchback, hiking up steep grass (2.25h). Slog upwards on grass then scree to Velilina Pass (3.5h; 5060m). Hike north along a stunning alpine traverse. The 180-degree views are among the best on the Alpine Circuit, including the famous Simpson crawl route down to the right. Skirt around rocky outcroppings on the right to reach a peak at 5152m (high point of the entire circuit). Walk straight north toward Rasac (“The Toad”) over a 5097m summit and down into Seria Pass (6h). Descend easily to a magnificent camp at the outflow of Caramarca Lake
7h +650m/-750m
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We start at camp beside Caramarca Lake. Hike up the crest of a morraine immediately west of the lake to gain a boulder-strewn plateau. Boulder hop to the edge of the Seria Glacier (2h). Hike up the glacier (lightweight crampons and lightweight axe recommended), passing just a few crevasses. Unavoidably, the route crosses an avalanche path coming off Rasac Oeste. The glacier culminates in a 35-degree headwall. Above the headwall, walk up the glacier until about 50m
away from Rasac Col (5129m. The final 20m to the minor col is 40-degree loose ground above an exposed gully. A rope may be helpful. Traverse the bench toward the east then descend via a 20m 4th class downclimb (rope may be useful for some parties) to reach the top of a grassy moraine. The rest is walking. Walk along micro-valleys past Barrosococha and then join the cows near Rasacocha. Camp at Jahuacocha 4050m.
7h +720m/1170m
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Way up to Sambunya Pass 4750 m a last view from Huayhuash range, it down to main road of the Llamac 3300m and then which we take back then until Huaraz. Arrived and night at Huaraz.
5h +650 m/-750m
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- Day 1: Huaraz – Rondoy Camp (4,100 m)
- Day 2: Rondoy Camp (4,100 m) – Garacocha Pass (4,900 m) – Mitucocha Lake (4,300 m)
- Day 3: Mitucocha Lake (4,300 m) – Chaclán Pass (4,900 m) – Carhuacocha Lake (4,180 m)
- Day 4: Carhuacocha Lake (4,180 m) – Siula Punta Pass (4,830 m) – Huayhuash Camp (4,400 m)
- Day 5: Huayhuash Camp (4,400 m) – Trapecio Camp (4,700 m)
- Day 6: Trapecio Camp (4,700 m) – Trapecio Pass (5,000 m) – Sarapococha Lake (4,350 m)
- Day 7: Sarapococha Lake (4,500 m) – Mirador Peak (5,150 m) – Segya Valley (4,400 m) – Caramarca Lake
- Day 8: Segya Valley (4,400 m) – Rasac Pass (5,120 m) – Jahuacocha Lake (4,050 m)
- Day 9: Jahuacocha Lake (4,050 m) – Pampa Llamac Pass (4,300 m) – Llamac (3,300 m) – Huaraz
- Huascarán National Park and Huayhuash community entry fees
- Private transportation from Huaraz to Huayhuash and back
- Private car for the acclimatization day
- Professional UIAGM-certified English/Spanish-speaking guide
- Tents: 2 people sharing a 3-person tent for greater comfort, including basic foam mattresses
- Cook and cooking equipment
- Toilet tent
- Dining tent with camping tables and chairs
- Kitchen tent for the cook to prepare meals
- Horses and horsemen to carry camping equipment, food, kitchen utensils, and personal belongings
- 02 porters for the high traverse and to carry shared group equipment
- 3 meals per day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus tea and a lunch snack for your personal backpack
- 1 night in a hotel in Lima
- Accommodation in a hostel in Huaraz
- Transfers in Lima (airport to bus station, one way upon arrival). José Luis will pick you up.
- Bus ticket from Lima to Huaraz (one way, upon arrival)
- International flights to and from Peru
- Breakfast on the first morning
- Lunch and dinner on the final days
- Sleeping bags
- Tips and gratuities for the guide, cook, and porters
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