Classic Huayhuash
The
classic Huayhuash circuit, is the most common itinerary, because doing it
you will walk around the mountain range, during this trip are crossed seven
high-passes that overcome 4600 m a.s.l. one of them reachs 5000 m.a.s.l.
in the pass called Cuyoc. Also we visit the Base camp, glacier of Siula
Grande and see the Mountain where took place Joe Simpson’s famous story
“Toching the void”. Among the mounts to see are: Rondoy, Ninashanca, Jirishanca,
Yerupajá chico, Yerupajá, Cuyoc, Diablo Mudo, Rasac, Sacra and other more;
and among the lakes are: Mitucocha, Carhuacocha, Atoqsahyco, Viconga, Jahuacocha
and others. Without doubt it is the best option, because also permit to
observe the great diversity in flora and fauna of the Cordillera Huayhuash.
Timing: 12 days
Distance: 180 Km Approx.
Rating: Difficult
Start point: Cuartelwain
Return point: Llámac
Elevation: 3300 – 5000m
Itinerary:
Day
1: Transfer Huaraz - Llámac - Cuartelwain 4170m.
Day 2: Cuartelwain – Qaqanan pass 4750m - Mitucocha 4230m.
Day 3: Mitucocha - Carhuac pass 4600m - Carhuacocha 4138m.
Day 4: Carhuacocha - Carnicero pass 4630m - Huayhuash 4330m.
Day 5: Huayhuash – Portachuelo pass 4750m - Viconga 4407m
Day 6: Viconga - Cuyoc pass 5000m - Guanacpatay 4300m.
Day 7: Guanacpatay – San Antonio Pass 4950m – Cutatambo
4265m
Day 8: Visit Base camp and Glacier of Siula Grande (Place
where took place ‘Touching the void’)
Day 9: Cutatambo - Huayllapa 3600m.
Day 10: Huayllapa - Tapush pass 4800m - Qashpapampa 4600m.
Day 11: Qashpapampa - Yaucha pass 4750m - Jahuacocha 4070m.
Day 12: Jahuacocha - Pampa Llámac pass 4300m – Llámac -
Huaraz
Other options:
•
Depending on time is possible to have resting days in Carhuacocha and /or
Jahuacocha and walk around the lakes and do fishing. Other option for those
people who look for more adventure is to climb up Pumarinri 5465 m.a.s.l.
or Daiblo Mudo 5350 m.a.s.l. two moderate difficult peaks that can be climbed
in one; if you think to do it, take with you the basic mountaineering equipment
(Mountain shoes, grampons, ice axe and rope) and a Mountain Guide.
• From Carhuacoca to Huayhuash camp site there is an alternative footpath(short
cut) that goes very close to Siulá, Carnicero, Jurao mounts and Gangrajanka,
Siulacocha and Quesillococha lakes, also known as Tres lagunas (three lakes).
If you think to walk by this alternative way, keep on mind to go with a
Guide or with soomeone who knows the footpath.
• One day tour for acclimatization is necessary, you can take the daily
tours to Llanganuco lakes, Ruins of Chavin de Huantar (by car), or to do
one day hiking to Churup lake 4485 m.a.s.l.
To keep on mind:
• Bring with you water bottle, in summer season it gets very hot.
• Carry with you warm clothes, because in the mountains the temperature
falls below 0 °C, specially in the mornings and at nights.
• Walk by your own rhythm, breath deep and enjoy the beautiful views of
Cordillera Huayhuash.
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