Huayhuash and Raura circuit
This
option is intermediate in timing, it permits you to visit Cordillera Huayhuash
and Raura with their remarkable landscapes, formed by snow-capped mounts
and colorful lakes, besides to see the peaks and lakes of Cordillera Huayhuash
also you will see beautiful places like Surasaca lake in Cordillera Raura,
at the end of this route you will get to Churin town where there is a nice
and remarkable hot spring to finally arrive in Lima.
Timing: 9 days
Distance: 70 Km Approx.
Rating: Moderate - difficult
Start point: Llámac
Return point: Surasaca - Churín
Elevation: 3300 – 4800m
Itinerary:
Day 1: Transfer to Llámac 4300m
Day 2: Llámac - Jahuacocha 4070m.
Day 3: Jahuacocha - Zambunya pass 4750m - Cuartelwain 4170m
Day 4: Cuartelwain - Qaqanan pass 4750m - Mitucocha 4230m.
Day 5: Mitucocha - Carhuac pass 4600m - Carhuacocha 4138m.
Day 6: Carhuacocha - Carnicero pass 4630m - Huayhuash 4330m.
Day 7: Huayhuash - Portachuelo pass 4750m - Viconga 4407m.
Day 8: Viconga – Surasaca 4380m.
Day 9: Surasaca - Churín – Lima.
Other options:
•
Depending on time is possible to have a resting day in Carhuacocha lake,
to enjoy its beauty.
• 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.
• Also this circuit can be started in the contrary way starting in Churin,
Surasaca and finishing in Llámac.
• 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 4485m
To keep on time:
• 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, especially 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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