Huayhuash Circuit Hike
Trek Details:
Altitude Range: 3,500 / 5,000 m.a.s.l.
Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Difficulty: Easy / Moderate
Season: April / October
Activity: Nature and Adventure
Itinerary:
Day 1 Huaraz / Chiquian / Llamac / Cuartelhuain
We will travel by minivan south of Huaraz, passing through Recuay, Chiquian, and Llamac until we reach Cuartelhuain (4,100 m) (5-6 hrs of transportation)
Day 2 Cuartelhuain / Cacanan Punta Pass / Mitucocha
We will start our hike to Cacananpunta Pass (4,700 m), then begin our descent until we reach Mitucocha Lagoon (4,150 m) (4-5 hrs of hiking)
Day 3 Mitucocha / Carhuac Pass / Carhuacocha
We will admire the beautiful peaks of the Huayhuash mountain range from Carhuac Pass (4,650 m), then descend to Carhuacocha Lagoon (4,100 m) (4-5 hour hike)
Day 4 Carhuacocha / Rest: Visit Laguna Azulcocha
Rest day, optional visit to Laguna Azulcocha
Day 5 Carhuacocha / Siula Pass / Huayhuash
Beautiful views of Siula Pass (4,850 m) and descend to Huayhuash Camp (4,350 m) (7 hour hike)
Day 6 Huayhuash / Portachuelo Pass / Viconga
We will admire the mountains of the Raura mountain range from Portachuelo Pass (4,750 m). We will camp at Viconga (4,400 m). 20 minutes from the camp, there are hot springs. (5/6 hrs hike)
Day 7 Viconga / Punta Cuyoc Pass / Guanacpatay
We will ascend to Punta Cuyoc Pass (5,000 m), the highest pass on this circuit. We will then descend to the Guanacpatay Valley (4,100 m) (6/7 hrs hike). Optional ascent to San Antonio Pass (5,020 m).
Day 8 Guanacpatay / Huayllapa / Huatiac
We will descend to the village of Huayllapa (3,800 m), where there are telephone lines and shops. After a rest, we will begin the ascent to our campsite in Huatiac (4,350 m). (5/6 hrs hike).
Day 9 Huatiac / Tapush Pass / Angoshcancha
We will ascend to Tapush Pass (4,800 m), Susucocha Lagoon, and camp at Angoshcancha (4,250 m). (4/5 hrs hike). trek)
Day 10 Angoshcancha / Yaucha Pass / Jahuacocha
We will ascend to Yaucha Pass (4,790 m) and then continue to the viewpoint and descend to Jahuacocha Camp (4,100 m) (5 hours of hiking)
Day 11 Jahuacocha / Rest Day: Visit Solterococha
Rest day at Jahuacocha Lagoon, optional visit to the Solterococha Lagoon
Day 12 Jahuacocha / Pampa Llamac Pass / Huaraz
End of our trek and the last Pampa Llamac Pass (4,650 m), descent to Llamac and then return to Huaraz (4 hours of hiking and 4 hours of transportation)
What’s included?
 Trekking Guide (1)
 Cook (1), muleteer (1)
 Private transportation to the trek starting point
 Meals during the expedition (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
 Breakfast: Tea, coffee, milk, snacks, bread, cheese, butter, jam, flatbread, fruit salad, etc.
 Snack: Fresh fruit, chocolate, cookies, fruit drinks, and candy.
 Lunch: Vegetable salad, pasta, tuna, HuancaÃna potatoes, ajà de gallina (chicken chili), chicken salad, ham.
 Tea Time: Coffee, herbal teas, cookies, fried guacamole, popcorn, etc.
 Dinner: A variety of soups, quinoa, chaufa rice, chicken roll, fried trout, pasta, and lomo saltado (stir-fried beef).
 Optional vegetarian meal
 Last day (typical Andean food)
 Camping equipment (2-person sleeping tent, dining tent, kitchen and bathroom tent)
 Kitchen logistics equipment (cooking utensils, pots, plates, cutlery, chairs, tables, gas)
 Hot water in the morning for washing hands and face every day
 Boiled water for your bottle every day
 Donkeys for transporting luggage and food (5 kilos of personal equipment for the donkey)
 Emergency horse (1) in case of evacuation
 First aid kit
 Communication radio
 Sleeping mat
 Personalized assistance
What’s not included?
 Personal clothing for trekking
 Extra food and drinks in cities
 Travel, accident, and evacuation insurance
 Community entry tickets (S/ 260.00)
 Sleeping bag (0°C – 20°C) (we have them for rent)
 Tips