TREKKING · HIGH PASSES ROUTE

HUAYHUASH 5 DAYS

Duration 5 days

Season April - November

Difficulty Moderate

TREKKING DESCRIPTION

The spectacular Cordillera Huayhuash is located in the area where the departments of Ancash, Huánuco and Lima converge, approximately 50 kilometers south of the Cordillera Blanca. Huayhuash is the second highest mountain range in the world in the tropical region after the Cordillera Blanca. Its highest peak is Yerupaja at 6634 m.a.s.l., the second highest mountain in Peru and the most Amazonian point.

Max altitude 5080 m · Santa Rosa Pass
Start / End Huaraz
Transport Private
Guide Certified trekking guide
Meals Included during the trek
Camping Tents and kitchen equipment

ITINERARY

Day 1

Huaraz – Cuartelhuain – Mitucocha Camp

Early morning departure from Huaraz by private vehicle to Cuartelhuain (4,180 m). Start of the hike crossing Cacanan Punta Pass (4,700 m) and descent to the camp at Mitucocha Lake (4,230 m).

Day 2

Mitucocha Camp – Carhuac Pass – Carhuacocha Lake

Hike along a regular trail crossing Carhuac Pass (4,650 m), enjoying views of the Yerupajá and Jirishanca snow peaks, until camping next to Carhuacocha Lake (4,150 m).

Day 3

Carhuacocha – Siula Pass – Huayhuash Camp

Direct hike from Carhuacocha to climb the demanding Siula Pass (4,830 m). After reaching the pass, we descend directly to Huayhuash Camp (4,330 m).

Day 4

Huayhuash Camp – Trapecio Pass – Elefantepampa Camp

Climb from camp to the imposing Trapecio Pass (5,000 m) (or Portachuelo, 4,750 m, depending on the weather). Descent along the southern slope surrounded by glaciers until setting up camp at Elefantepampa (4,500 m).

Day 5

Elefantepampa Camp – Santa Rosa Pass – Huayllapa – Huaraz

Final day starting very early to tackle the demanding Santa Rosa Pass (5,080 m). From the summit, a long direct descent to the village of Huayllapa (3,500 m), where private transport awaits to return to the city of Huaraz.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE

Certified trekking guide
Private transportation
Huayhuash reserve entrance fee
Information and recommendations before the trek
Professional outdoor cook
Donkeys and muleteers
Emergency horse for groups of more than 6 people
Meals during the trek: Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch, Afternoon tea and/or coffee, and Dinner.
Camping tent
Kitchen tent, dining tent.
Table, chair
Sleeping mat
Sleeping bag
All kitchen equipment: plates, cups, utensils
First aid kit
Permanent agency assistance during your trek

NOT INCLUDED

International flights and applicable airport taxes
Accommodation and meals in Lima and Huaraz
Transfer Lima – Huaraz – Lima
Acclimatization days before the trek
Travel insurance for accidents and repatriation
Personal expenses
Personal trekking equipment
Tips

PERSONAL TREKKING GEAR

40-liter backpack

Long hiking pants, warm (base layer) and rain pants (Gore-tex)

Warm jacket and rain jacket.

Change of clothes during the trek

Sun hat and warm hat

Sleeping bag (-10 °C)

Gloves for the cold

Trekking poles

Sunglasses with UV protection

A headlamp with spare batteries

Personal first aid kit

Travel bag or expedition duffel bag

Water bottle

PHOTO GALLERY

Real moments from the high passes route.