Huayhuash Circuit

The Cordillera Huayhuash is one of the most spectacular ranges in the Peruvian Andes. It was a region that attracted worldwide attention following Joe Simpson's graphic account of his ascent of Siula Grande in his book 'Touching the Void'. This full circuit trek is the best way to fully appreciate the sheer scale of these snowcapped summits including Yerupaja, the second highest mountain in Peru. Our trip includes ample time for acclimatisation in the Cordillera Blanca and Huaraz before spending 11 days crossing high passes - all in the vicinity of 5000m. Each day provides an ever changing backdrop of soaring peaks including the distinctive needle like peak of Jirishanca and the impressive summit of Yerupaja at 6640m. At night we camp in tranquil locations alongside glacial lakes or alpine meadows in this unrivalled corner of the Andes. Anyone wishing to add a trip to Machu Picchu can easily do so, please ask for more details.

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Itinerary / Highlights

DAY 1 Join Lima
DAY 2 Drive to Huaraz
DAYS 3/4 In Huaraz, day walks to the pre Inca ruins of Wilcahuain and on the Llanganuco trail, acclimatise
DAY 5 Drive to Matacancha
DAYS 6/9 Trek across the Cacanampunta Pass (4700m), Carhuac Pass (4650m) and Carnicero Pass (4600m) to the settlement of Huayhuash
DAYS 10/14 Magnificent trekking over a further series of passes (4300m to 5000m) affording spectacular views of the Cordillera Blanca
DAY 15 Contingency day
DAY 16 Complete trek to Llamac
DAY 17 Drive to Lima
DAY 18 In Lima, trip concludes

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Accommodation Details

Comfortable and central hotels.