Trekking Cordillera Huayhuash 2010

Itinerary:
Day 01: Departure from Huarás to the city of Chiquián (3400 m / 11155 ft) and then on to Llamac (3250 m / 10663 ft) and finally to Cuartelhuain (3900 m / 12795 ft). Hike of 6 - 7 hours, observing the first snow-capped peaks such as Ninashanca. Along our route we will pass through the picturesque villages of Pocpa and Paclla before arrival to the Cuartelhuain campsite.
Day 02: Cuartelhuain - Lake Mitococha (4100 m / 13451 ft). Hike of 5 - 6 hours, crossing the first pass of Cacananpunta (4700 m / 15420 ft), from where we can observe the beautiful snow-capped Ninashanca and Rondoy mountains and three lakes; Pucacocha, Yanacocha Chico and el Grande. We will descend to camp Mitococha, where we also have a nice view of Mt. Hirishanca.
Day 03: Lake Mitococha - Lake Carhuacocha (4138 m / 13575 ft). Hike of 5 - 6 hours over the second pass, Punta Carhuac (4650 m / 15255 ft). Descend thtough the valley to our camp at Carhuacocha, where we'll have a panoramic view of Jirishanca, Yerupaja and Toro Mountains.
Day 04: Lake Carhuacocha - Huayhuash (4100 m / 13450 ft). Hike of 6 - 7 hours over the third pass of Carnicero (4600 m / 15092 ft). Descend between the middle of Lakes Atocshaico and Carnicero, observing the peaks of Siula, Jural, Carnicero and Trapecio.
Day 05: Huayhuash - Lake Viconga (4407 m / 14458 fbt) Hike of 5 to 6 hours, crossing the fourth pass, Portachuelo (4750 m / 15584 ft). Nice view of the peaks of Puscanturpa, Cuyoc, Millpo, and part of the Cordillera Raura. Arrival to our campsite at Viconga (4300 m / 14108 ft), where you will have the afternoon to enjoy soaking in the thermal waters of Atuscancha (4000 m / 13123 ft).
Day 06: Lake Viconga – Guanacpatay (3900 m / 12795 ft) Hike of 4 to 5 hours, crossing the fifth and highest pass, Cuyoc (5000 m / 16404 ft) and descending to the camp site.
Day 07: Guanacpatay - Huayllapa (3600 m / 11811 ft). Hike of 5 to 6 hours, descending through thelong Guanacpatay Valley, down to the village of Huayllapa.
Day 08: Huayllapa - Jashapampa (4700 m / 15420 ft). Base Camp of Diablo Mudo. Hike of 5 to 6 hours, crossing the sixth pass of Punta Tapush (4900 m / 16076 ft). The mountain peaks of Auxilio and Diablo Mudo are in clear view.
Day 09: Departure at 4:30 am. Ascent of Diablo Mudo (5250 m /17225 ft) followed by the descent to Lake Jahuacocha (4100 m / 13450 ft). We will have a panoramic view if the Cordillera Huayhuash, amoung the peaks are Yerupaja, Hirishanca, Carnicero, Siula, and Trapecio. If part of the group would rather not ascend Diablo Mudo, they can proceed up to the seventh pass, Yaucha (4800 m / 15748 ft), from where both groups start the descent later through Haucrish Valley. Here we can see the Hirishanca and Yerupaja Glaciers. Arrival to Lake Jahuacocha, camp.
Day 10: Day to relax at Lake Jahuacocha (4066 m / 13340 ft). Celbrate the long hike with the typical Peruvian dish, la “pachamanca”. You may also take the chance to for for a short walk from the camp to Lake Solterococha and to the base of the Hirishanca glacier.
Day 11: Lake Jahuacocha - Llamac (3250 m / 10663 ft). Hike of 5 to 6 hours over the last pass, Pampa de Llamac (4300 m / 14108 ft). We will get our last glimpse of the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Huayhuash. Llamac - Chiquián (3400 m / 11155 ft) about 2 hours by bus, travelling along the same path on which we began our journey. Transfer from Llamac to Chiquián then to Huaraz or Lima. End of services.

Our Prices Include:
Hiking Guide, and assistant (for more than 8 pax).
Transfers from Huaraz to the different starting and ending points y final of the trek.
Tents: kitchen, dining area, chairs, tables, dishes, and a bathroom tent.
Two-person mountain tents .

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All meals during the Trek. (vegetarian option).
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