Shumaq Huayhuash
This
option is intermediate regarding time, with this option the trekker does
almost the complete circuit, the views are equal nice, among the mountains
to see are: Rondoy, Ninashanca, Hirishanca, Yerupajá, Trapecio, so on. Lakes
such as: Jahuacocha, Mitucocha, Carhuacocha and Viconga. With this option
we cross four high passes that overcome 4600 m, it is worthy to be visited!
Timing: 9 days
Distance: 92 Km Approx.
Rating: Moderate - hard
Start point: Llámac
Return point: Cajatambo
Elevation: 3300 – 4750m
Itinerary:
Day 1: Transfer to Llámac 3300 m.a.s.l. , Start post of
the circuit.
Day 2: Llámac - Jahuacocha 4070m.
Day 3: Jahuacocha – Zambunya high 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 - Cajatambo 3380m.
Día 9: Cajatambo - Pativilca – Hauraz or 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 Cajatambo and finished in Llámac,
you take the contrary way, few people do it.
• 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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