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Classic Huayhuash trek with a guide
Join Quique, a Peruvian IFMGA mountain guide, on this amazing 11-day hiking adventure. The classic Huayhuash trek will lead you through the most amazing landscapes of the Andes.
Highlights
Discover the mountains, lakes and glaciers in the Peruvian Andes.
Visit local villages and learn about the culture.
Explore the best spots in the Cordillera Blanca.
Description
It’s an honor for me to invite you to this 11-day classic Huayhuash trek. It is a famous Peruvian mountain range with high summits and amazing landscapes.
This classic Huayhuash trek will lead you through impressive mountains, deep blue lakes and stunning glaciers. Besides, you will have the opportunity to visit local Andean villages and learn a lot about their culture.
During these 11 days we will not only hike across the Huayhuash mountain range but also visit the highlights of the Cordillera Blanca. This is the most extensive snowy tropical mountain range and has about 700 glaciers.
Some of the most outstanding places we’ll visit are the Siula Grande base camp as well as the San Antonio and Trapecio passes.
So, if you want to join me please keep in mind it is a moderate-difficult trek. That’s why you must have a perfect fitness level since we’ll walk several hours per day.
If you are planning to come to the Peruvian Andes you cannot miss this program. Contact me now for more details. Let’s conquer the Huayhuash range together!
Details
Meeting point Huaraz |
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Itinerary
Day 1: Huaraz - Cualterhuain (4200 m)
Day 2: Cuartelhuain- Col Cacampunta (4690 m) - Mitucocha (4230 m)
Day 3: Mitucocha - Col Yana (4600 m) - Carhuacocha (4140 m)
Day 4: Carhuacocha (4140 m) - Col Siula (4830 m) - Huayhuash (4330 m)
Day 5: Huayhuash - Col Trapecio (5000 m) - Cuyocpampa (4550 m)
Day 6: Yanapampa - Yarush (4400 m)
Day 7: Yarush - Huayllapa (3500 m)
Day 8: Huayllapa - Col Tapush (4750 m) -Gashpapampa (4600 m)
Day 9: Gashpapampa - Col Yaucha (4845 m) -Jahuacocha (4060 m)
Day 10: Jahuacocha Lake
Day 11: Jahuacocha - Pampa Llamac (4300 m) - Llamac village (3300 m) - Huaraz
About the guide
IFMGA/UIAGM - AGMP Mountain Guide from Perú.
I began my mountain work when I was 18 years old as cook and carrier (porter) and I am now a Mountain Guide UIAGM – AGMP.
1998: I studied French at the Alliance Française in Cusco.
2000: I was accepted at the Don Bosco School for Guides of the Andes through the intermediary of the Italian volunteers of the Operazione Matto Grosso, technical support of the Association of the Mountain Guides of Peru.
2005: I passed my diploma as Mountain Guide UIAGM-AGMP. Climbing in Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.
2008-2011: Extra training as a Guide in Italy.
Since 2011, I have been Secretary of the of Peruvian Mountain Guides Association.
2013: Guiding in Ecuador, Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Illinizas.
2014: Climbing to Utah, Usa.
2015: Exploring trip in Cordillera Central, close to Lima, Perú.
I speak French, Italian and English fluently. For more than 12 years I have been organizing and managing trekking, mountaineering in Peru and expeditions to the Aconcagua since 2007.
Contact me if you are interested in doing a mountain trip to Peru!
What people are saying about Quique Apolinario Villafán
Philippe Swinnen
4.00
August 2019
Philippe Swinnen
4.00
August 2019
I have contacted Quique for climbing my first 6000m (Ishinca and Tocclaraju). Based on my mountain experience Quique has helped me to prepare the required equipment and reassured me on the difficulty of the summit. In August 2019 I crossed the ocean and met him in Huaraz for a small expedition of 5 days. Quique is both a very professional mountain guide and a nice hiking companion, attentive to his client. He speaks several languages, he makes sure the food is good and well balanced, and for the one who wonders ... yes we reached the top of the Ishinca, and two days later the top of the Tocclaraju. It was not easy, but he made it possible.
5.00
August 2019
Had a great time, felt safe with certified guide.
Jeffrey Abate
5.00
June 2019
Our guide, Quique. was top notch. I have used guides all over the world and he stands out in his knowledge, professionalism and kindness. I hope to try and use him in the future. In the mountains, one must adjust to changing conditions and he did so quickly and competently. Besides being one of the nicest people I have ever met, his skills in the mountains cannot be doubted.
Frank A. Nederhand
5.00
April 2017
It is with great pleasure that I recommend Quique as an exceptional choice in managing a safe, enjoyable and successful mountaineering adventures in the high mountains. Whether it be glacier travel, technical rock or alpine climbing, trekking or cultural and historically significant site visits, Quique always provided excellent guidance and enjoyment were ever we went. I have known Quique for over 10 years and have climbed and trekked with Quique on two continents and three countries. We have climbed 20 mountains over 5000 meters together exceeding 6000 meters several times. Quique has always amazed me at his ability to find new and unique places to explore and visit. If you are considering using Quique for your next adventure you have made an excellent choice.
Frank A. Nederhand
5.00
April 2017
It is with great pleasure that I recommend Quique as an exceptional choice in managing a safe, enjoyable and successful mountaineering adventures in the high mountains. Whether it be glacier travel, technical rock or alpine climbing, trekking or cultural and historically significant site visits, Quique always provided excellent guidance and enjoyment were ever we went. I have known Quique for over 10 years and have climbed and trekked with Quique on two continents and three countries. We have climbed 20 mountains over 5000 meters together exceeding 6000 meters several times. Quique has always amazed me at his ability to find new and unique places to explore and visit. If you are considering using Quique for your next adventure you have made an excellent choice.
Frank A. Nederhand
5.00
July 2016
We trekked / climbed the Alpine version around the Huayhuash and walked with the Condors! We camped at the touching the void expedition\'s base camp. Beautiful.
Frank A. Nederhand
5.00
April 2016
I was with Quique and Blass on his initial climb of Sullcon and Paca. It was spectacular, we climbed a new route on a rarely climbed mountain.
Frank A. Nederhand
5.00
August 2014
Very fun trek with Quique. The food was great. The climb of Artesonraju was amazing and made safe with Quique\'s skill. Want to do it again!
Prices per person
Group of 2 | USD 2036 each |
Group of 3 | USD 1879 each |
Group of 4 | USD 1766 each |
Group of 5 | USD 1660 each |
Group of 6 | USD 1576 each |
Group of 7 | USD 1473 each |
Group of 8 | USD 1551 each |
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Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
- Group porters (transport of tents, cooking equipment, etc. for the group)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Price details
Not Included in the price: International flights, Bus from Lima, Hotels in Huaraz, Tips for the team and Taxes.
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I have contacted Quique for climbing my first 6000m (Ishinca and Tocclaraju). Based on my mountain experience Quique has helped me to prepare the required equipment and reassured me on the difficulty of the summit. In August 2019 I crossed the ocean and met him in Huaraz for a small expedition of 5 days. Quique is both a very professional mountain guide and a nice hiking companion, attentive to his client. He speaks several languages, he makes sure the food is good and well balanced, and for the one who wonders ... yes we reached the top of the Ishinca, and two days later the top of the Tocclaraju. It was not easy, but he made it possible.