ELITE EXPEDITION

WHITE RANGE FULL CIRCUIT

DURATION15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS
FROMUSD. 1,695.00
DIFFICULTY
VERY HARD
CODE: BLN-CIRC-15D

The Total Traverse

This is our flagship expedition in the White Range. For 15 days, we will traverse the most remote valleys, joining the classic Santa Cruz route with the imposing Los Cedros Alpamayo circuit.

COVERAGENorth & Central Blanca
KEY POINTSAlpamayo, Punta Union, Cullicocha
SEASONMarch - December
LOGISTICSExpedition Comfort
The Total
LATITUDE08° 50' 11" S
LONGITUDE77° 40' 05" W
Traverse

Timeline

01
DAY 01

ORIGIN COUNTRY TO LIMA (161 MASL) – HUARAZ (3100 M)

Reception at Lima airport and transfer to bus terminal for the trip to Huaraz (8 hours). Hotel transfer.

ESTIMATED TIME8 h
02
DAY 02

ACCLIMATIZATION: ROCUTOYOC LAGOON (4450 MASL)

Visit Cashapunta lookout, Ruripaccha waterfall, and hike to Ruripaccha glacier (4650m). Return to Huaraz.

MAX ELEVATION4450m
ESTIMATED TIME9-10 h
03
DAY 03

FREE DAY IN HUARAZ

Rest day and final preparations for the expedition. Optional light tours in the surrounding areas.

04
DAY 04

HUARAZ (3100) – VAQUERIA – PARIA (3900 MASL)

Transfer passing through Portachuelo pass (4760m). Start of trek in Vaquería to Paria camp.

MAX ELEVATION4760m
DISTANCE8.5 km
ESTIMATED TIME5 h
05
DAY 05

PARIA (3900 MASL) – PUNTA UNION (4750 MASL) – TUCTU (4200 MASL)

Crossing the iconic Punta Union pass (4,750 masl) with views of Taulliraju. Return to Tuctu camp.

MAX ELEVATION4750 m
DISTANCE10.3 km
ESTIMATED TIME9 h
06
DAY 06

TUCTU (4200 MASL) - HUECRUNCOCHA (3850 MASL)

Ascent to Pukaraju pass (4,650 masl). Views of Taulliraju and Pukaraju peaks. Descent to Huecruncocha.

MAX ELEVATION4650 m
DISTANCE13.8 km
ESTIMATED TIME8 h
07
DAY 07

HUECRUNCOCHA (3850 MASL) – JANCAPAMPA (3700 MASL)

Hike through Quisuar valley and cross Tupa Tupa pass (4,400 masl). Descent to Jancapampa.

MAX ELEVATION4400 m
DISTANCE13.2 km
ESTIMATED TIME6 h
08
DAY 08

JANCAPAMPA (3700 MASL) – WILCA (4150 MASL)

Technical ascent to Yanacon pass (4,600 masl) overlooking Conchucos valley. Descent to Wilca.

MAX ELEVATION4600 m
DISTANCE14.8 km
ESTIMATED TIME9 h
09
DAY 09

WILLCA (4200 MASL) – JANCARURISH (4250 MASL)

Crossing Cara Cara pass (4,800 masl). Impressive view of Alpamayo North Face.

MAX ELEVATION4800 m
DISTANCE14.4 km
ESTIMATED TIME8 h
10
DAY 10

JANCARURISH LAGOON (4650 MASL) – ALPAMAYO VIEW

Day dedicated to exploring Alpamayo base and its lagoon, contemplating the most beautiful mountain in the world.

MAX ELEVATION4650 m
DISTANCE7 km
ESTIMATED TIME5 h
11
DAY 11

JANCARURISH (4250 MASL) - OSORURI (4,380 MASL)

Hike through Los Cedros canyon and ascent to Vientunan pass (4,790 masl). Balcony camp.

MAX ELEVATION4790 m
DISTANCE8.9 km
ESTIMATED TIME8 h
12
DAY 12

OSORURI (4380 MASL) – HUISHCASH (4100 MASL)

Crossing Toropishtanan pass (4,850 masl). Views of Cullicocha lagoon and Santa Cruz peak.

MAX ELEVATION4850 m
DISTANCE12.2 km
ESTIMATED TIME9 h
13
DAY 13

HUISHCASH (4100 MASL) – HUALCAYAN (3000 MASL) – HUARAZ

Final descent to Hualcayan village. Transfer back to Huaraz city.

MAX ELEVATION3000 m
DISTANCE9.3 km
ESTIMATED TIME4 h
14
DAY 14

TRANSFER HUARAZ – LIMA

Transfer to bus terminal for the return trip to Lima. Transfer to hotel.

15
DAY 15

LIMA – RETURN FLIGHT

Transfer to the airport for your international flight. End of services.

VISUAL RECORD

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