Altitude: 5000 m.s.n.m.
Difficulty: moderate - difficult
Duration: 09 days
Preferied time: May – September
Tº; aproximatly in the trek
On day: + 15 - + 23 ºC
In the night: - 4 a - 6 ºC (camping)

Itineray

1st day: We drive from Huraz to Chiquian (3400m). From here we drive to Llamac (3250m). Here we meet the donkey-driver and his donkeys. At 11.00 am we leave Llamac and walk to Cuartelhuain. (3900). During our walk we can enjoy the view to the first mountain tops like Ninashanca and we pass through rural villages like Pocpa and  Paclla before we arrive our camping-site Cuartelhuain. Walking-time about 6-7 hours.

2nd day: Cuartelhuain (3900) - Mitococha Lake . (4100). Walking-time 5 – 6 hours. Today we pass our first pass which is called Cacananpunta (4700) and see the summits of Ninashanca, Rondoy, the lakes Pucacocha, Yanacocha Chico and el Grande. After that we descend until the Camping of  Mitococha. From here we have a nice view to the tops of Rondoy and Hirishanca.

3rd day: Mitococha Lake (4100) - Carhuacocha Lake (4138).
Walking-time 5-6 hours. We climb up to the second pass of Punta Carhuac (4650). Then we descend through the mountain ravine to our camping-site of Carhuacocha.From here we can enjoy the beautiful landscape with the summits of Jirishanca, Yerupaja, Toro, etc.

4th day: Carhuacocha Lake (4138) - Huayhuash. (4100). Walking-time about 6-7 hours. Now we pass the third pass which is named Paso de Carnicero (4600). We descend to the lakes of Atocshaico, Carnicero and see the mountains Siula, Jural, Carnicero y Trapecio.

5th day: Huayhuash (4100) - Viconga Lake(4407) Walking-time 5-6 hours. Today we climb up to the pass of Portachuelo (4750) and enjoy the view to the mountains Puscanturpa, Cuyoc, Millpo and parts of the Cordillera Raura.Then we arrive at our camping-site Viconga (4300). It is possible to take a bath at the hot springs of Atuscancha (4000).

6th day: Viconga Lake (4407) – Guanacpatay (3900) Walking-time about 4-5 hours. The 5th pass we will pass is called Cuyoc (5000). This will be the highest pass of our trekking. Descending to the camping.

7th day: Guanacpatay (3900) - Huayllapa (3600) Walking-time about 6-7 hours. We descend to Guanacpatay and reach the village of Huayllapa. After that we ascend to the camping of Huatilla, observing the camp of the mountain Diablo mudo – Juituhuarco and Rosario.

8th day: Huatia (4200) - Jahuacocha Lake (4066)Today we pass the point of Punta Tapush (4900) and observe the mountains Auxilio, Diablo Mudo. Besides we walk up to the pass of Yaucha (4800). Where the groups usually descend to the mountain ravine of Haucrish we can see parts of the glacier of Hirishanca and Yerupaja. We arrive at the lake of Jahuacocha, camping.

9th day:Jahuacocha Lake (4066) - Llamac (3250) Now we pass the last pass of our trekking. This pass is called paso de Pampa de Llamac (4300). For the last time we enjoy the view to the mountains of Cordillera Huayhuash. We drive back to Chiquian. Transport to Huaraz.

The trip includes:

- Transfer hotel – bus terminal
- 02 nights at the hostel in Huaraz (incl. breakfast).
- 08 days camping.
- Trekking guide (Speaking english and spanish)
- Medicine chest first aid
- Camping equipment (two-men-tent, eating-tent, toilet, matraz and cooking-equipment)
- Cook, specialized in cooking normal and vegetarian meals
- Donkey-driver and donkeys for carrying your personal equipment (recommended 15kg pp)
- More than 6 persons one horse for emergency case
- Private transport Huaraz / Llamac / Huaraz
- Meal during the trip (breakfast, lunch, dinner) –  The meal includes omlette, soups, fresh fruits, avocado, pasta, meat, rice and everything which contains sufficient carbohydrate, which is important for a good fisical health during the trip, hot drinks incl. coca-tea, which is excellent for the altitude. Tea, coffee, popcorn.
- Entrance-fee for the National Parque Huayhuash
 
You are responsible for:
                                                              
- Meal and beverages during the stay in Huaraz
- Days extra
- Personal clothes and lagguage during the trekking (goretex-trousers, jacket, gloves, cap)
- Sleeping-bag (-14C)

• Recommended gear:
  Lightweight walking shoes/sandals/socks/pants/short pants/T-shirts (long sleeve and short sleeve)/sunglasses/sunscreen/plastic bags/warm sleeping bag /light weight trekking boots/wool socks/light weight treeking pants/waterproof pants and jacket/fleece/Goretex/hat/mits or warm gloves/thermal liners/camera/bandana or hat against sun/headlamp with extra batteries.
• Safety Individual gear:
  Glacier glasses 100% UV with rigid case (2 pair recommended)/ goggles/ sunscreen with maximum protection/lipbalm/4 season sleeping bag/ sleeping pad or thermarest/hat/thermal underwear/fleece jacket/fleece pants/down jacket/Goretex jacket or similar material/2 pairs of gloves or mittens/ pair of thermal glove liners/2 pairs of thermal sock liners/plastic boots/gaiters.

Cordillera Huayhuash

Timing : 12 days 
Rating : Difficult 
Max. altitude : 5,000m

Itinerary

Day 1: Huaraz / Chiquián / Llamac
Day 2:Llamac/ Pocpa / Rondoy/ Matacancha

Day 3: Matacancha/ Cacananpunta Pass / Lagoon Mitococha. .
Day 4:Lagoon Mitococha / Carhuac pass/lagoon caruacocha.
Day 5: Carhuacocha Lagoon/ Siula Pass/ Huayhuash.
Day 6:Huayhuash / Portachuelo de Huayhuash (4600m) / Viconga .
Day 7:Viconga / Punta Cuyoq (4950m) / Huanacpatay /san antonio loockout.

Day 8: huanacpatay / village Huayllapa.
Day 9:village Huayllapa. / Punta Tapush Pass (5000m) / Susucocha.f
Day 10:Susucocha / Gashapapampa / yaucha Pass (4550m) / Jaguacocha Lagoon.
Day 11:Jaguacocha Lagoon /Pampa Llamac/ Llamac.
Day 12:Llamac / Chiquián / Huaraz.

THE DURATION OF THE HIKE.
The camping place is flexible; it could be different place than we decided and it is according to the rhythm or experience of the hikers.

- The prices can change according to the date and number of persons, please catch up us on the web for more information.