Shumaq Huayhuash circuit

With this option the trekkers make the same circuit to the classic one, we see all the mountains, lakes, we cross the same passes, even we get to San Antonio viewpoint, from there we see the Siula Grande mountain, made famous by Joe Sympson in "Touching the void", the only one difference is that we don't have the resting days; so if you don't have much time to make the classic circuit think in this option.

Timing: 10 days
Distance: 150 Km Approx.
Rating: Moderate - difficult
Start point: Cuartelwain
Return point: Llámac
Elevation: 3300 – 5000m

Itinerary at a glance:

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 5010m – Huayllapa 3600m.
Day 8: Huayllapa - Tapush pass 4800m - Qashpapampa 4600m.
Day 9: Qashpapampa - Yaucha pass 4750m - Jahuacocha 4070m.
Day 10: Jahuacocha - Pampa Llámac pass 4300m – Llámac - Huaraz

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. .
• It is rnecessary to make two days acclimatization tour previous to make this tour, you can take the daily tours to Llanganuco lakes or Ruins of Chavin de Huantar (by car) and to make 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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