Ichiq Huayhuash

Ichiq Huayhuash, short circuit translated into English, this program has been designed for those people who don’t have much time, the most important places to visit are: Jahuacocha, Solteracocha and Rasac lakes; Yarupajá, Hirishanka, Rasac, Rondoy and other mounts. Also is possible tomake fishing in one of the mentioned lakes; the highest point of this circuit is Zambunya 4750m, from this pass can be seen nearer Yerupajá, the second highest mountain in Peru and the 1100 meters of its west fave, as well as other mountains.

Timing: 5 days
Distance: 30 Km Approx.
Rating: Moderate
Star point: Llámac
Return point: Llámac
Elevation: 3300 – 4750m

Itinerary at a glance:

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 make it in four days, of course they don’t not enjoy as those that make 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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