Best time: from January to December
Timing: 3 days
Grade: easy
The quilqueyhuanca trek is an ideal for acclimitisation and suitable for families. Features visits to the beautiful lake Laguna Churup (4450m) and the glacier fed lake Laguna Tullpacocha (4400m).
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Huaraz 3090m
Day 2: Huaraz / acclimatisation day required
Day 3: Hike up to Laguna Churup 4485m. Return to Pitec to camp 3750m. 5 hours
Day 4: Easy walk up the valley Quebrada Quilcayhuanca to camp at Olivos 4250m . 4 hours. Afternoon we can hike into the valley Quebrada Cayesh
Day 5: Visit Laguna Tullpacocha 4350m. there is an optional high to the pelorcocha pass 4800, then return down the valley to Pitec and Huaraz 8 _ 12 hours
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