LOS CEDROS ALPAMAYO
The North Face
Timeline
ORIGIN COUNTRY TO LIMA (161 MASL) – HUARAZ (3100 M)
Arrival in Lima and transfer to Huaraz by bus (8 hours) or flight (50 min). Reception and hotel transfer. Acclimatization is recommended.
ACCLIMATIZATION: ROCUTOYOC LAGOON (4450 MASL)
Visit Cashapunta lookout, Ruripaccha waterfall, and hike to Ruripaccha glacier (4650m). Return to Huaraz.
HUARAZ (3100) – VAQUERIA – PARIA (3900 MASL)
Transfer passing through Portachuelo pass (4760m). Start of trek in Vaquería to Paria camp.
TUCTU (4200 MASL) - HUECRUNCOCHA (3850 MASL)
Ascent to Pukaraju pass (4,650 masl) with views of Taulliraju peaks. Descent to Huecruncocha camp.
HUECRUNCOCHA (3850 MASL) – JANCAPAMPA (3700 MASL)
Hike through Quisuar valley and cross Tupa Tupa pass (4,400 masl). Arrival in Jancapampa (Conchucos side).
JANCAPAMPA (3700 MASL) – WILCA (4150 MASL)
Technical ascent through bushes to Yanacon pass (4,600 masl). Descent to Wilca camp.
WILLCA (4200 MASL) – JANCARURISH (4250 MASL)
Ascent through Tayapampa canyon to Cara Cara pass (4,800 masl). Spectacular views of Alpamayo North Face.
JANCARURISH (4250 MASL) - OSORURI (4,380 MASL)
Hike through Los Cedros canyon and ascent to Vientunan pass (4,790 masl). Balcony camp at Osoruri.
OSORURI (4380 MASL) – HUISHCASH (4100 MASL)
Crossing Toropishtanan pass (4,850 masl). Views of Santa Cruz peaks and Cullicocha lagoon.
HUISHCASH (4100 MASL) – HUALCAYAN (3000 MASL) – HUARAZ
Final zigzag descent to Hualcayan village. Transfer back to Huaraz city.
TRANSFER TO TERMINAL OR AIRPORT
Transfer from hotel based on your departure schedule. End of services.
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