Cordillera Huayhuash Classic Trek – 8 Days & 7 Nights

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Huaraz - Via Villague Chiquian - Villague Llamac (3600) - Villague Pocpa (3600 m), Our first Camp Cuartelhuain (4180 m)⌄

   Leaving Huaraz at 9 am, arrive at the first campsite at 3 pm after a lunch stop in Chiquian. There is no hiking on the first day. After arriving, relax and enjoy the view of Rondoy mountain and the valley, where there are often spectacular sunsets. Driving 4 hours approx Overnight Camping Hiking 5 Hours approx Meals

   Meals: Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Tents.

2. 2Camp Cuartehuain - Trek up to Pass Cacanan Punta (4700 m) - Trek to second pass at (4650 m) - Carhuacocha (4230 m)⌄

   There is an early morning wake-up to start hiking up 2.5 hours to reach the first pass at 4,700m. Then hike downhill approximately 400m before another uphill hike for the second pass at 4,650m. Arrive at the campsite Driving 4 hours approx Overnight Camping Hiking Only camping Meals

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Tents.

3. 3Camp Carhuacocha (4140 m) - Trekking up to Pass Siula (4830 m), Our third Camp Huayhuash (4350 m)⌄

   There is another early morning wake-up to start hiking uphill to the pass at 4,810m. Today will be the famous 3 Lagunas viewpoint. Approximately 8 hours hiking. Campsite Huayhuash is at a 4,350m altitude. Overnight Camping Hiking 8 Hours approx

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Tents.

4. 4Camp Huayhuash (4350 m) - Trekking up to Pass Trapecio (5035 m), our next Camp Elefane (4360 m)⌄

   Wake up early for the Trapasio pass at 5,041m, with an optional 40 extra minutes of hiking to reach the glacier. Then descend while passing 5 beautiful lakes to reach the campsite Cuyoc at 4,400m. Approximately 6-7 hours of hiking to reach the campsite. It is also optional to hike 2 hours from the campsite to San Antonio pass at 5,100m. Overnight Camping Hiking 7 Hours approx

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Tents.

5. 5Camp Elefante - Trek up to Pass San Antonio (5020 m) - Hike Down via Valley Cutatambo to Village Huayllapa (3360 m)⌄

   Today will be one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Huayhuash trek, the Santa Rosa pass. Here Suila Grande can be seen, the mountain made famous by the book and movie Touching the Void. 19km of walking which takes approximately 9 hours with breaks and lunch. The campsite is in the village of Huayllapa at 3,487m. Overnight Camping Hiking 8 Hours approx Meals

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Tents.

6. 6Village Huayllapa - Trekking up to Tapush Pass at (4800 m) - Cashgapampa (4500 m) Camp⌄

   The day will start early to walk 4-5 hours up to Tapush Pass at 4,800m. There will be a lunch stop on or before the pass before continuing to the campsite at 4,400m. 13 km and 7 hours of walking. Overnight Camping Hiking 7 Hours approx

7. 7Cashgapampa (4500 m) - Trekking up to Pass Yaucha (4830 m) - Hike Down Camp Jahuacocha (4050 m)⌄

   Reach Yaucha Pass at 4,800m 1.5 hours after leaving the campsite. Then there will be a 1-hour side trip to see a mirador of 2 lakes. Then descend to the campsite at 4,000m. Overnight Camping Hiking 6 Hours approx

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Tents.

8. 8Camp Jahuacocha - Trek up Pass Jahuapunta (4650 m) - Hike Down Village of Pocpa (3600 m); Transfer Private to Huaraz⌄

   Last day of this trek. Climb the last pass – Jahua Punta – and a long descent to the camp in the village of Pocpa. In this village we finish our great adventure filled with so many experiences. Here we leave our team of mule drivers and burros. Our private transport is waiting to return to the capital of Andes mountaineering, Huaraz. Overnight Hotel Hiking 6 Hours approx Driving 4 hours approx

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch