Cordillera Huayhuash Treks And Climbs
Best time: May to October
Timing: 15 days Trek
Grade: Moderate / Difficult
The fantastic ice-covered Cordillera Huayhuash range is one of the world’s classic treks Seven of Peru's highest peaks rise from this dramatic massif, whose awesome beauty can be seen in the gripping adventure, film Touching the Void. The complete Huayhuash trek crosses seven high passes as we circle the entire range, with nearly continuous panoramas of towering Andean giants, including Yerupaja (6617m), the second highest mountain in Peru.
PROGRAM:
Day 1 - Arrive in Huaraz (3090m)
Day 2 & 3 - Acclimatization
Day 4 - Drive to the village of Llamac and set up our first camp (3300m). 5 - 6 hours drive
Day 5 - Climb easily to a wide pass...
Best time: May to September
Timing: 12 days trekking
Grade: moderate / difficult
The fantastic ice range of the Cordillera Huayhuash is one of the classic Peru trekking circuits of the world. Seven of Peru's highest peaks rise from this dramatic massif, whose awesome beauty can be seen in the gripping adventure, film Touching the Void.
The complete Huayhuash trek crosses seven high passes as we circle the entire range, with near continuous panoramas of towering Andean giants, including Yerupaja (6617m), the second highest mountain in Peru.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Huaraz (3090m).
Day 2 & 3: Acclimatization days in Huaraz.
Day 4: Drive to the village of Llamac and set up our first camp (...
Best time: May - September
Trek Duration: 8 days Trekking
Grade: medium
Min. participants: 2 people
Our Mini Huayhuash trek is a special Peruvian trek for people who do not have enough time to trek the complete Huayhuash circuit of 12 to 15 days.
We have designed the trekking route to include the most breathtaking parts of the Cordillera Huayhuash with campsites by the most beautiful lakes and with impressive views of the largest mountains in the range - including the second highest peak in Peru Yerupaja, the famous Siula Grande and many more. The trek also features a visit to the substantial Inca ruins at Huanuco Viejo.
Huayhuash is a wonderful place with scenic paths that lead to isolated mountain lakes and verdant, flower strewn valleys with...
