8-Day Cordillera Huayhuash Trek Exploring Majestic Passes and Camps
Highlights
Cordillera Huayhuash, Huaraz, Bagua Grande
trekking, camping, rappelling
Group Tour
8 Days
Hard
English, Spanish
Description
Embark on an 8-day trek through the Cordillera Huayhuash, exploring places like Mitucocha, Carhuacocha, Huayhuash, and Jahuacocha. Hike across stunning passes such as Cacanan, Carhuac, Siula, Trapecio, and San Antonio, while immersing yourself in the beauty of high-altitude landscapes, camps, and cultural encounters, culminating in a return to Huaraz.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Huaraz – Cuartelhuain – Cacanan Pass (4700 m) – Mitucocha (4250 m)
- Duration: 4–5 hours by transport, approximately 5 hours of walking
- Distance: 8 km walk
- Begin your adventure by traveling from Huaraz to Cuartelhuain. After reaching the start point, trek to Cacanan Pass at 4700 m, then descend to Mitucocha camp at 4250 m.
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Day 2: Mitucocha – Carhuac Pass (4630 m) – Carhuacocha (4140 m)
- Duration: 5–6 hours
- Distance: 11 km
- Continue your trek from Mitucocha, crossing Carhuac Pass at 4630 m, and head towards Carhuacocha camp at 4140 m.
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Day 3: Carhuacocha – Siula Pass (4800 m) – Huayhuash (4350 m)
- Duration: 7–8 hours
- Distance: 14 km
- Depart from Carhuacocha, crossing Siula Pass at 4800 m. Trek towards the Huayhuash camp at 4350 m.
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Day 4: Huayhuash – Trapecio Pass (5040 m) – Cuyocpampa Camp (4500 m)
- Duration: 6–7 hours
- Distance: 11 km
- Begin the day by trekking from Huayhuash to Trapecio Pass at 5040 m, then descend to Cuyocpampa camp at 4500 m.
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Day 5: Cuyoc Camp – San Antonio Pass (5040 m) – Cutatambo – Huayllapa Town (3490 m)
- Duration: Approx. 9 hours
- Distance: Approx. 19 km
- From Cuyoc camp, ascend to San Antonio Pass at 5040 m. Then, continue to Cutatambo and finally reach Huayllapa town at 3490 m.
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Day 6: Huayllapa (3490 m) – Tapush Pass (4770 m) – Gashpapampa Camp (4600 m)
- Duration: Approx. 7 hours
- Distance: Approx. 12 km
- Start at Huayllapa and trek towards Tapush Pass at 4770 m, then descend to Gashpapampa camp at 4600 m.
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Day 7: Gashpapampa – Yaucha Pass (4800 m) – Jahuacocha (4050 m)
- Duration: Approx. 7 hours
- Distance: Approx. 9 km
- Trek from Gashpapampa through Yaucha Pass at 4800 m, ending your day at Jahuacocha camp at 4050 m.
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Day 8: Jahuacocha – Jahuapunta Punta Pass (4650 m) – Pocpa – Huaraz
- Duration: 4 hours (walking)
- Distance: 9 km
- On the final day, descend from Jahuacocha to Jahuapunta Punta Pass at 4650 m, then continue down to Pocpa before returning to Huaraz by transport (4 hours).
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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