10-day Huayhuash classic trek

I’ll pick up at your accommodation and begin the journey with a spectacular scenic drive along the Callejon de Huaylas Valley. There are lots of opportunities to stop and take pictures along the way. We drive through many rural villages until we reach our camp at Quartelhuain (4150 m). 5 hours drive.

We slowly climb up to (4690 m) in the morning to cross the Punta Cacanan then, as we descend, we are rewarded with stunning views of the nearby peaks of Rondoy and Jirishanca. Our camp is situated at Janca Valley (4200 m). In the afternoon, we can do a side trip up to Laguna Mitucocha (4250 m) where we will see Torrent Ducks and Andean Geese. 5 to 6 hours walk.

We ascend towards Paso Carhuac pass (4630 m) from where we have splendid views of Nevados Carnicero, Siula Grande, Yerupaja, Jirishanca. We then descend to our camp at the beautiful Laguna Carhuacocha (4150 m). 5 to 6 hours walk.

We ascend towards Paso Siula Punta (4850 m) pass with nice views of the surrounding mountains and crossing above the glacier fed lakes of Siula and Quesillococha. From the pass we descend to our camp at Huayhuash (4350 m) passing a beautiful lake and always enjoying views of the great mountains of the range. 8 hours walk.

We ascend gradually towards Paso Portachuelo de Huayhuash (4780 m) pass from where we have great views of the Cordillera Raura. We then descend to the big lake of Viconga and then to our camp at (4350 m) near by the Viconga Hot springs. 5 to 6 hours walk.

We go over Punta Cuyoc Pass (5000 m) with a sustained uphill hike of 3 hours. From here we marvel the spectacular views of the mountains. We then descend to our camp at 4500 m. 5 hours walk.

We descend Quebrada Huanaqpatay valley for 4 to 5 hours to our camp at the little village of Huayllapa (3650 m).

We slowly climb up to (4770 m) in the morning to cross Punta Tapush Pass, we then descend to Gashpapampa (4500 m). 7 to 8 hours walk.

We descend before ascending towards Paso Llaucha Punta (4850 m) pass, with fantastic views of the mountains of Rondoy, Jirishanca, Yerupaja, Rasac and Sacra. We then descend to our last camp at the beautiful Laguna Jahuacocha (4050 m) lake. 4 to 5 hours walk.

Last climb up to Paso Pampa Llamac (4300 m). We can enjoy the final views over the range before descending steadily down to Llamac. Here we meet our transport and drive back to Huaraz. 5 hours walk and 4 hours drive.