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Pumarinri (5,450m), 10-day Expedition in the Cordillera Huayhuash
Discover spectacular mountain valleys, passes and lakes like Yahuarcocha. And reach the summit of Pumarinri with Juventino, an IFMGA/UIAGM certified guide.
Highlights
Explore several dazzling mountain passes including Tapush and Yauatcha.
Visit Siula Grande, immortalized in novel and movie Touching the Void.
Reach the summit of Pumarinri and enjoy magical views of Huayhuash.
Description
Live an unforgettable experience in the Cordillera Huayhuash. Join this 10-day expedition to the summit of Pumarinri, at 5,450 meters.
Pumarinri is not as famous as other peaks on this majestic mountain range. However, the views it provides from it, and all the way to the Raura Mountain Range, make it a true gem in the heart of the Andes, Peru.
Our adventure begins with acclimatization activities in Cajatambo. Upon completion our private transport will take us to the charming village of Viconga. Here, we’ll get to enjoy amazing hot springs along with mesmerizing views of Pumarinri.
After a well deserved rest, next morning we’ll leave at around 2:00 a.m. towards the summit. Upon arrival, we’ll enjoy hypnotizing sceneries and get ready for our descent to Cuyoq Pass, and later Elefante.
Next morning we’ll head to the San Antonio Pass, from where we’ll get stunning views of Siula Grande. Thereupon, we’ll descend to the Cutatambo campsite.
Then, on day six, we’ll visit Siula Grande. The Simpson-Yates expedition brought fame to this camp, as it inspired the movie and novel Touching the Void. Furthermore, we’ll descend to the Cutatambo Valley and the town of Huayllapa. Here, we’ll have the option to stay, or continue to Huatiac.
On the next morning we’ll continue to the Tapush and Yauatcha mountain passes, which offer unrivalled views of Rondoy and Yerupaja amongst other peaks. Our adventure continues to the campsite at Lake Jahuacocha. And finally, the last day on the road will begin heading to the Jahua Punta Pass, followed by a descent to the town of Pocpa. There, our private transportation will be waiting to take us to back Huaraz.
Do you want to participate on this amazing expedition? Send me a request, and let me guide you across this mountaineering paradise.
You can also check this Alpamayo and Huascaran guided expedition that I guide too.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Lima - Pativilca - Cajatambo (3,200 masl) - Hotel
Day 2: Acclimatization activities
Day 3: Cajatambo Pass (3,600 masl) - Pumapampa - Viconga (4,300 masl)
Day 4: Viconga - Pumarinri Summit (5,450 masl) Paso Cuyoc (5,000 masl) - Elefante Campsite (4,300 masl)
Day 5: Elefante Campsite (4,300 masl) - San Antonio Pass (5,020 masl) - Cutatambo (4,250 masl)
Day 6: Visit Basecamp of “Touching the Void”
Day 7: Cutatambo (4,250 masl) - Huayllapa (3,600 masl) - Huatiac (4,300 masl)
Day 8: Huatiac (4,300 masl) - Tapush Pass (4,800 masl) - Yaucha Pass (4,800 masl) - Jahuacocha (4,100 masl)
Day 9: Jahuacocha (4,100 masl) - Jahua Punta Pass (4,650 masl) - Pocpa (3,600 masl) - Huaraz
Day 10: Huaraz - Lima
About the guide
IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide from Peru.
He was born in 1960 in Huaraz / Peru. With his 15th Age he learned the world of trekking and mountaineering know by he accompanied his father on trips with his clients.
To this day he is still working as a mountain guide and tour operator. For many years he was able to acquire a lot of knowledge about the mountains, making it one of the most experienced certified mountain guides.
He runs a family travel agency based in Huaraz, which was founded by his father, and is now managed by Juventino and his son, Eric.
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What people are saying about Juventino Martin Albino Caldua
Tony Hoffman
5.00
September 2020
Mrs Erin Leigh Hardy
5.00
August 2019
We are a group of friends and a mountain club, we have made trips with Eric since 2007, we have done the most classic tours in Cusco: Ausangate trek, Choquequirao trek, Salkantay trek, all tours always with Machu Picchu ending, the Inca culture is very interesting and if you travel to Peru you must visit it - and not missing Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. In Huaraz we have running out the tours: Santa Cruz trek, Alpamayo trek, Huayhuash trek, and the climbs, and Nevado Pisco trek, Nev. Vallunaraju, Tocllaraju, Alpamayo and Huascaran. Every year our club members go from 15 to 20 people to Huaraz, and in Cusco culture we have groups from 18 to 30 people, and all these trips are made by our partner Eric and Juventino in Peru. And friends always return very happy with the services they perform on the tours we sell. We recommend them to make a quality and safe trip, they have about 30 certified guides working for them, Juventino is the head of the company and is a member of UIAGM - IFMGA. They also have a family Hotel called \"Alpamayo Guest House\" this is in Huaraz, and every time our group ends their trek, climbing or expedition trip, the Juventino family invite us to a special dinner called (Pachamanca) as a very Inca Traditional food, this meal is prepared by JUVENTINOS wife Dina, she is a typical person of the area and they live in the Unchus village, this is an unforgettable dinner for all group participants. Next year we will extend our trip with mountain bike MTB around the Huascaran and the Huayhuash mountain range, and we will also have new trips from Lima: Nazca Lines, Arequipa Cañon del Colca, Cusco Inca Trail, Puno Floating Islands Lake Titicaca and the Tiawanaco culture peace.
Mrs Erin Leigh Hardy
5.00
August 2019
We are a group of friends and a mountain club, we have made trips with Eric since 2007, we have done the most classic tours in Cusco: Ausangate trek, Choquequirao trek, Salkantay trek, all tours always with Machu Picchu ending, the Inca culture is very interesting and if you travel to Peru you must visit it - and not missing Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. In Huaraz we have running out the tours: Santa Cruz trek, Alpamayo trek, Huayhuash trek, and the climbs, and Nevado Pisco trek, Nev. Vallunaraju, Tocllaraju, Alpamayo and Huascaran. Every year our club members go from 15 to 20 people to Huaraz, and in Cusco culture we have groups from 18 to 30 people, and all these trips are made by our partner Eric and Juventino in Peru. And friends always return very happy with the services they perform on the tours we sell. We recommend them to make a quality and safe trip, they have about 30 certified guides working for them, Juventino is the head of the company and is a member of UIAGM - IFMGA. They also have a family Hotel called \"Alpamayo Guest House\" this is in Huaraz, and every time our group ends their trek, climbing or expedition trip, the Juventino family invite us to a special dinner called (Pachamanca) as a very Inca Traditional food, this meal is prepared by JUVENTINOS wife Dina, she is a typical person of the area and they live in the Unchus village, this is an unforgettable dinner for all group participants. Next year we will extend our trip with mountain bike MTB around the Huascaran and the Huayhuash mountain range, and we will also have new trips from Lima: Nazca Lines, Arequipa Cañon del Colca, Cusco Inca Trail, Puno Floating Islands Lake Titicaca and the Tiawanaco culture peace.
Mrs Erin Leigh Hardy
5.00
August 2019
We are a group of friends and a mountain club, we have made trips with Eric since 2007, we have done the most classic tours in Cusco: Ausangate trek, Choquequirao trek, Salkantay trek, all tours always with Machu Picchu ending, the Inca culture is very interesting and if you travel to Peru you must visit it - and not missing Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. In Huaraz we have running out the tours: Santa Cruz trek, Alpamayo trek, Huayhuash trek, and the climbs, and Nevado Pisco trek, Nev. Vallunaraju, Tocllaraju, Alpamayo and Huascaran. Every year our club members go from 15 to 20 people to Huaraz, and in Cusco culture we have groups from 18 to 30 people, and all these trips are made by our partner Eric and Juventino in Peru. And friends always return very happy with the services they perform on the tours we sell. We recommend them to make a quality and safe trip, they have about 30 certified guides working for them, Juventino is the head of the company and is a member of UIAGM - IFMGA. They also have a family Hotel called \"Alpamayo Guest House\" this is in Huaraz, and every time our group ends their trek, climbing or expedition trip, the Juventino family invite us to a special dinner called (Pachamanca) as a very Inca Traditional food, this meal is prepared by JUVENTINOS wife Dina, she is a typical person of the area and they live in the Unchus village, this is an unforgettable dinner for all group participants. Next year we will extend our trip with mountain bike MTB around the Huascaran and the Huayhuash mountain range, and we will also have new trips from Lima: Nazca Lines, Arequipa Cañon del Colca, Cusco Inca Trail, Puno Floating Islands Lake Titicaca and the Tiawanaco culture peace.
Norbert from Austria
5.00
June 2019
There were bad conditions for the first mountain we wanted to climb, so we had to search for other mountain, which was possible to climb with the bad conditions. NO PROBLEM for Eric and his team. Eric made within 1 day another program for the following 2 weeks. I really want to say \"thank you for this expedition\". I enjoyed the whole trip/expedition, because of his professional competence. Hope we see us soon!
Emmet
5.00
June 2019
Eric and Juventino are family and they treat each one of their clients as family. It\'s truly a fun time being out in the mountains with them! I did with them many tours throughout Cordillera Blanca, Including Pisco, Chopicalqui and all of the lakes.
Veronika
5.00
June 2018
I can warmly recommend Eric and his company Peru Expeditions Tours. Eric and his team are very professional. They speak fluent English and Eric speaks German. They answered very quickly to questions before the trip. Eric helped me to organize an excursion to the high camp of Alpamayo. He also helped me to rent the right equipment. I also enjoyed ten fantastic days trekking Cordillera Huayhuash and climbing Nevado Pumarinri (5465 m) and Nevado Diablo Mudo (5350 m) with Eric and his team. The organization and the equipment (tents etc.) of the trekking were perfect and the team surprised me with a birthday cake at the Cashpapampau Camp (at 4500 meters) and they also prepared delicious vegetarian food for me on the hike. After Huayhuash we climbed Mount Tocllaraju (6034 HM), organized by Eric and Peru Expeditions Tours. All the guides who work for Eric are local people with a lot of experience and education in the mountains, they speak perfect English and try to do everything to make the clients happy! Thanks to Peru Expeditions Tours I really enjoyed the time in the mountains around Huaraz. I am looking forward to more treks and climbing with you in the future!
John Farris
5.00
May 2018
5 star guide. Nothing but the best.
Nicole et Catherine
5.00
April 2017
A very, very sympathic guide, who knows all the secrets of the places and itinerarys the most beautiful ; organization top ; food excellent too ; marvellous souvenirs.
The hike was canceled. We didn’t go anywhere. Didn’t even get into the country.