TREKKING RANGE

HUAYHUASH MINI 08D

DURATION08 DAYS / 07 NIGHTS
FROMUSD. 695.00
DIFFICULTY
HARD
CODE: HYH-MN-08D

Andean Essence

This compact itinerary selects the most impactful spots of the Huayhuash circuit, crossing passes over 5,000 meters and concluding in the historic town of Cajatambo.

START / LOGISTICSHuaraz, Peru
TECHNICAL ZONESAncash, Huánuco, Lima
SEASONApril - December
SERVICESpecialized Expedition
Andean
LATITUDE10° 20' 05" S
LONGITUDE76° 59' 12" W
Journey

Timeline

01
DAY 01

LIMA PERU (100 MASL) – HUARAZ (3100 MASL)

Travel by bus (8 hours) or flight (50 min) to Huaraz. We recommend at least one day of acclimatization in the Cordillera Blanca before starting.

02
DAY 02

FULL DAY ROCUTOYOC LAGOON (4450 MASL) – ACCLIMATIZATION

Visit Rocutuyoc lagoon, Ruripaccha waterfall, and Ruripaccha glacier (4,650 masl). Return to Huaraz.

MAX ELEVATION4450m
ESTIMATED TIME9-10 hours
03
DAY 03

FREE DAY

Strategic rest day to optimize altitude adjustment before starting the Mini Trek Huayhuash.

04
DAY 04

HUARAZ (3100M) CUARTELWAIN (4180 MASL) - MITUCOCHA (4280 MASL)

Transfer to Cuartelwain. Cacananpunta Pass (4700 masl). Descend to Jancapampa campsite (Mitucocha).

MAX ELEVATION4700 m
ESTIMATED TIME5 h
05
DAY 05

MITUCOCHA (4230 MASL) - CARHUACOCHA (4,280 MASL)

Carhuac Pass (4,650 masl). Optional alternate route to the Three Lagoons viewpoint for spectacular vistas of Yerupaja and Siula.

MAX ELEVATION4650 m
DISTANCE13 km
ESTIMATED TIME6 h
06
DAY 06

CARHUACOCHA (4280 MASL) - HUAYHUASH (4350 MASL)

Most demanding day. Three lagoons viewpoint. Siula Pass (4,800 masl). Views of Trapecio and Leon Dormido peaks.

MAX ELEVATION4800 m
DISTANCE15 km
ESTIMATED TIME08 h
07
DAY 07

HUAYHUASH (4,350 MASL) - CUYOCPAMPA (4550 MASL)

Trapecio Pass (5,030 masl). View of Azulcocha lagoon. Optional: San Antonio Viewpoint (5,120 masl).

MAX ELEVATION5,030 m
DISTANCE13 km
ESTIMATED TIME6 h
08
DAY 08

CUYOCPAMPA (4,550 MASL) - HUAYLLAPA (3630 MASL)

Santa Rosa Pass (5,080 masl). Incredible northern face views of Huayhuash. Descend to Huayllapa and transfer to Cajatambo.

MAX ELEVATION5080 m
DISTANCE19 km
ESTIMATED TIME09 h
VISUAL RECORD

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