Maximum altitude: –.
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate.
Duration: 5 days
Preferred time: April to October.
Location: Cordillera Huayhuash.
Average temperature: Between 13° C – 23° C during the day/ -3°C to – 1°C at night.
Distance: —
Overview:
The 5-day trek through the Cordillera Huayhuash offers a unique experience, combining stunning mountain landscapes, high-altitude challenges, and immersion in remote Andean villages. Hike past turquoise lakes, snow-capped peaks, and enjoy breathtaking views of one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world.
Price:
Private: S/ 7000 soles (Max. 3 people)
Group 4-9 people: S/ 1600 soles per person
Group 10-15 people: S/ 1200 soles per person
Entrance Fee:
Camping fees (This varies per year, please ask current rate, approx. 260 soles
Day 1: Huaraz to Carhuacocha
Departure: 2:00 AM from Huaraz for a 6-7 hour drive to Queropalca, crossing a high pass at 4,750 meters.
Trek: 3-4 hour hike (8 km) to the Carhuacocha campsite (4,100 meters).
Day 2: Carhuacocha to Huayhuash
Morning: Hike to the Siula Lakes viewpoint (4,800 meters).
Trek: Continue for 15 km to the Huayhuash campsite (4,300 meters).
Day 3: Huayhuash to Elefante
Morning: Ascend to Trapecio Pass (over 5,000 meters) in 3.5 hours, followed by a 3-hour descent.
Optional: Visit the glacier and multicolored lakes.
Afternoon: Optional hike to San Antonio Pass (5,100 meters).
Overnight: Camp at Elefante (4,400 meters).
Day 4: Elefante to Huayllapa
Morning: Ascend the Santa Rosa Pass (5,200 meters), one of the trek’s most spectacular points, followed by a 5-hour descent.
Afternoon: Arrive in Huayllapa (3,600 meters), with options for local hospedaje (accommodation).
Day 5: Return to Huaraz
Morning: 8-9 hour drive back to Huaraz (or Lima), arriving between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM
- Full camping equipment
- Experienced guide and cook
- All transportation (from Huaraz to the trailhead and back)
- Meals during the trek
- Entrance fees
- Tips for the guide and staff
- Sleeping bag and trekking poles (available for rent)
- This trek is ideal for experienced hikers, as it involves challenging high-altitude terrain and varying weather conditions. The Santa Rosa Pass is especially remarkable, offering one of the most spectacular views of the entire trek.
- Hiking boots
- Trekking socks (synthetic fibers)
- Sun hat
- Hat for cold weather (fleece or other)
- Microfiber shirts and thermal
- Fleece
- Trekking pants
- Linen bath
- Sunglasses
- Day Backpack – 20-30 liters
- Waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex or other) seasonal
- Waterproof Pant (Gore-Tex or other) seasonal
- Waterproof Layer seasonal
- Bottle
- Headlamp (with extra batteries and bulbs)
- Sunscreen (lips and skin)
- Personal First Aid Kit
- Photographic Material
- Wash bag and towel
- Sandals
- Hiking poles
- Toilet Paper.
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