Santa Cruz Peru Trek And Quebrada Ulta

Best time: May to September
Timing: 4 or 6 days
Grade: moderate

An extension to the traditional Santa Cruz Trek. From the Quebrada Huaripampa we continue on to a high campsite at Avalanche Place, then cross the spectacular pass Paso Punta Yanayacu (4850m) and finish our trek in the beautiful Quebrada Ulta, close to Huascaran.

The trek starts at Cashapampa village and goes into the heart of the Cordillera Blanca and very close to its most spectacular mountain capped peaks like Alpamayo, Chacraraju, Taulliraju and the Contrahiervas range. We cross two high passes, first the Punta Union (4750m) and then Punta Yanayacu (4850m), no more than a notch in a rocky ridge, revealing chopicalqui, one of the highest peak in Peru.

Day 1: Arrive Huaraz
Day 2: Huaraz / Acclimatisation walk
Day 3: Drive to Cashapampa 2800m 3 hours. Hike up the Santa Cruz river canyon to Llamacorral 3750m 5 hours.
Day 4: Llamacorral to Taullipampa 4250m. 4 hours.
Day 5: Climb to pass Punta Union 4750m then descend to camp at Paria 3900m. 7 hours
Day 6: To the village of Colcabamba then to camp at Molino Pampa in Quebrada Keshu 3600m. 7 hours
Day 7: A steady climb to a high campsite called Avalanche Campsite at 4650m. 4 hours
Day 8: Pass Punta Yanayacu (4850m then descend to Quebrada Ulta). Return to Huaraz

Contact: info@peruviantreks.com for more information and pricing on these Peru treks and hikes

Santa Cruz Peru Trek And Quebrada Ulta

Best time: May to September
Timing: 6 days Trek
Grade: moderate

An extension to the traditional Santa Cruz Trek. From the Huaripampa valley we continue on to a high campsite at Avalanche Place, then cross the spectacular Punta Yanayacu pass (4850m) and finish our trek in the beautiful Ulta ravine, close to Huascaran.

The trek starts at Cashapampa village and goes into the heart of the Cordillera Blanca and very close to its most spectacular mountain capped peaks including Alpamayo, Chacraraju, Taulliraju and the Contrahiervas range. We’ll cross two high passes, first the Punta Union (4750m) and then Punta Yanayacu (4850m), no more than a notch in a rocky ridge, past which we’ll see Chopicalqui, one of the highest peaks in Peru.

ITINERARY

Day A: Arrive Huaraz
Day B: Huaraz / Acclimatization walk
Day 1: Drive to Cashapampa 2800m 3 hours. Hike up the Santa Cruz ravine to Llamacorral 3750m 5 hours.
Day 2: Llamacorral to Taullipampa 4250m. 4 hours.
Day 3: Climb to Punta Union pass 4750m then descend to camp at Paria 3900m. 7 hours
Day 4: To the village of Colcabamba then to camp at Molino Pampa in Quebrada Keshu 3600m. 7 hours
Day 5: A steady climb to a high campsite called Avalanche Campsite at 4650m. 4 hours
Day 6: Punta Yanayacu pass 4850m then descend to Ulta valley. Return to Huaraz

Contact: info@peruviantreks.com for more information and prices for these Peru treks and hikes

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