Itinerary

1. Day 1: Transport Huaraz to Cuartelhuain - hike to Mitucocha

   • Our trekking starts after picking you up from your hotel.
   • We head south of Huaraz and then drive for 4 to 5 hours until Cuartelhuain (4300m).
   • Here, we start hiking and reach Cacananpunta pass (4700m) after 2.5 hours.
   • Then, we descend to the Jalca plain and on to our camp before the Laguna Mitucocha (4220 m).

   Overnight.

2. Day 2: Mitucocha to Carhuacoocha

   • We ascend south to the Paso de Carhuac pass (4650m).
   • From here, there's an awesome panorama of the mountains Yerupajá Grande, the second highest mountain in Peru, and Siulá Grande (6344m).
   • Then, we descend to our camp at the large Lake Carhuacocha (4150m).

3. Day 3: Carhuacocha, Siula Pass and camp in Huayhuash

   • Today, we ascend the challenging path towards the Siula pass at 4800m.
   • On the way to the high pass, we stop at a viewpoint from where we get impressive views of the famous 3 Huayhuash lagoons with an overwhelming summit panorama.
   • Then, we descend to our camping in Huayhuash at 4300 meters.

4. Day 4: Huayhuash to Trapecio pass, camp in Cuyoc

   • After the group breakfast, we begin our hike to the highest point called Trapecio pass at 5040 m.
   • From here, looking southeast, we see a new collection of nearby snow peaks.
   • This viewpoint is considered the fourth most beautiful viewpoint in Huayhuash.
   • Then, we descend to our camp in Cuyoc (4480 m).

5. Day 5: Cuyoc to Santa Rosa pass, camp in Huayllpa village

   • From our camp, we climb to a pass on Cerro San Antonio.
   • After 2 hours, we reach the top of the pass at 4800m, with fantastic views of all the giants of the Cordillera Huayhuash and the 3 lakes of Sarapococha, Santa Rosa & Jurau.
   • The descent is initially steep, a long path through the Calinca valley to the village called Huayllapa.
   • Finally, in the village of Huayllapa, we have the option to charge our batteries, drink some beers, and even rent a place to take a hot shower.

6. Day 6: Huayllapa to Tapush pass, camp in Gashpapampa

   • After breakfast, this day a long zigzag ascent road awaits us.
   • First, we will reach the meadow called Huatiac (4350m), where we stop for a short rest.
   • Then, we will continue ascending until we reach the Punta Tapush pass (4770m), from where we get some views of Nevado Diablo Mudo.
   • Finally, we arrive at our next camp, which is in Gashpapampa (4300m).

7. Day 7: Gashpa to Yaucha pass, camp in Jahuacocha

   • Today, we will cross the high pass called Punta Yaucha at 4850 m.
   • The effort to reach this spectacular viewpoint is well worth it, as the magnificent views of the surrounding high peaks are truly impressive.
   • Also, we will stop at the Huacrish viewpoint to get one last view of the 2 emblematic Huayhuash lagoons (Jahuacocha and Solteracocha).
   • Our last camp is close to Jahuacocha lagoon (4050 m).

8. Day 8: Hike to Llamac village, transport to Huaraz

   • Early start and gentle descent for an hour, we start our gradual climb to the final pass called Macrash punta (4300m).
   • From here, we have our final views of much of the Huayhuash range.
   • Then it is a long descent back to the Llamac village.
   • Transport to Huaraz, we arrive at about 15:00 hours.