Ichiq Huayhuash
Ichiq
Huayhuash, its translation into English is small Huayhuash, this program
has been designed for those people who don’t have much time, the most important
places to visit are: Jahuacocha, Solteracocha and at Rasac lakes; Yarupajá,
Hirishanka, Rasa, Rondoy and other mounts. Also is possible to do fishing
in one of the mentioned lakes; the highest point of this circuit is Zambunya
4750m, from this pass can be seen closely Yerupajá, the second highest mountain
in Peru, as well as other mountains.
Timing: 5 daysDistance: 30 Km Approx.
Rating: Moderate
Star point: Llámac
Return point: Llámac
Elevation: 3300 – 4750m
Itinerary:
Day
1: Transfer Huaraz – Llámac, start point of the circuit.
Day 2: Llámac - Pampa Llámac 4300m - Jahuacocha 4070m.
Day 3: Walking around Jahuacocha, Rasac and Soletracocha,
Fishing (optional) .
Day 4: Jahuacocha – Zambunya pass 4750m - Rondoy 4200m
Day 5: Rondoy - Llámac – Huaraz.
Other options:
• One acclimatization day in Huaraz, visiting Llanganuco lake or Ruins
of Chavin de Huantar is necessary.
• Also this circuit can be done in less days than 5, there are people who
do it in four days, of course they don’t not enjoy as those that do it in
more days.
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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