{"id":20411,"date":"2024-05-04T17:14:48","date_gmt":"2024-05-04T22:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ericadventures.com\/visites-a-huaraz\/senderismo-en-la-cordillera-blanca-5-dias\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T09:57:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T14:57:34","slug":"huayhuash-trek-10-days","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ericadventures.com\/en\/tours-in-huaraz\/huayhuash-trek-10-days\/","title":{"rendered":"10D Huayhuash Trek"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The 10 days trek through the Huayhuash Mountains is a complete circuit and considered one of the most classic in the world. The route traverses one of the most beautiful mountain ranges on the planet and includes eight mountain passes, the highest at 5,000 meters above sea level. Overnight camps are held above 4,000 meters above sea level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ITINERARY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

DAY 01: Huaraz \u2013 Llamac \u2013 Cuartelhuain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We drive from Huaraz to Chiqui\u00e1n, enjoying distant views of the Huayhuash Mountains. From Chiqui\u00e1n, we descend into a landscape of cacti and scrubland to the village of Llamac (3,300 meters). We then continue through a wide, grassy valley surrounded by quenual forests and camp in Quartelhuain (4,200 meters).<\/p>\n\n\n\n


DAY 2: Cuartelhuain \u2013 Cacanan Pass (4,700 m\/15,416 ft) \u2013 Mitucocha (4,200 m)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We begin the day crossing the first pass, Cacanan Punta (4,700 m), from where Andean condors can sometimes be seen. We descend to the Jalca plain and then camp at Mitucocha Lagoon (4,220 m), at the foot of Jirishanka Grande, Rondoy, and Ninashanca peaks. In the afternoon, you can explore the lake or nearby valleys if you have the energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


DAY 3: Mitucocha \u2013 Carhuac Pass (4,650 m\/15,255 ft) \u2013 Carhuacocha<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We cross the Jalca Plain and ascend to Carhuac Pass (4,650 m), offering a breathtaking panorama of the Yerupaj\u00e1 Grande, Yerupaj\u00e1 Chico (6,121 m), and Siul\u00e1 Grande (6,344 m) peaks. We descend to camp at Carhuacocha Lagoon (4,150 m), with direct views of the snow-capped mountains and the chance to spot vizcachas among the rocks and bushes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


DAY 4: Carhuacocha \u2013 Siula Pass (4,850 m\/15,908 ft) \u2013 Huayhuash (4,300 m)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Today, there are two possible routes to the camp at Huayhuash (4,300 m): one via the more direct Carnicero Pass (4,600 m), and a more challenging route via the Siula Pass (4,800 m), which offers spectacular panoramic views. After the descent, we pass near Carnicero Lake before reaching the camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 5: Huayhuash \u2013 Portachuelo Pass (4,750 m\/15,584 ft) \u2013 Viconga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We ascend to the Portachuelo de Huayhuash Pass (4,750 m) with views of the Raura Mountains and the Le\u00f3n Huacanan snow-capped mountain. We then descend along the edge of Viconga Lagoon, where alpacas are often seen, and walk through the valley to reach the camp (4,480 m). Nearby, there are open-air hot springs, ideal for taking a hot bath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


DAY 6: Viconga \u2013 Cuyoc Pass \u2013 Cuyoc Pampa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Today we cross the highest pass of the trek: Punta Cuyoc (5,000 m), after a demanding 2- to 3-hour climb. From the summit, we enjoy panoramic views of the Raura Mountains, the Huayhuash peaks, and Sarapo Mountain (6,127 m). The initial descent is steep and easy, but then eases as we continue through the Cuyoc Gorge to the campsite at Cuyoc Pampa, near the beginning of the Huanacpatay Gorge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


DAY 7: Cuyoc Pampa \u2013 San San Antonio Pass \u2013 Cutatambo \u2013 Huayllapa Village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From the camp, we ascend to the Cerro San Antonio Pass (4,800 m), a challenging day with spectacular views of the Huayhuash Mountains, Lakes Sarapococha, Santa Rosa, and Jurau, as well as the Siula Glacier and base camp. The steep but safe descent takes us to Lake Jurau, and then we continue through the Calinca Gorge to the village of Huayllapa. There, you can rest, have a drink, or even take a hot shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


DAY 8: Huayllapa \u2013 Tapush Pass \u2013 Gashpapampa Camp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After a hearty breakfast, we begin a long zigzag ascent to the Huatiac Meadow (4,350 m), where we rest briefly. We then continue up to Punta Tapush Pass (4,770 m), with views of Nevado Diablo Mudo. On the descent, we pass Susococha Lagoon (4,740 m) and finally arrive at the campsite at Gashpapampa (4,300 m).<\/p>\n\n\n\n


DAY 9: Gashpapampa \u2013 Yaucha Pass (4,850 m) \u2013 Jahuacocha (4,150 m)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Today we cross Punta Yaucha Pass (4,850 m), a challenging climb over rocky terrain that offers spectacular views of the surrounding peaks. We then descend through a valley covered in lupine bushes and stop at the Huacrish viewpoint to admire Jahuacocha and Solteracocha lagoons, below Yerupaj\u00e1 Mountain. Finally, we camp next to Jahuacocha Lagoon (4,050 m), surrounded by towering mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


DAY 10: Jahuacocha \u2013 Pampa Llamac Pass \u2013 Llamac \u2013 Huaraz<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After a gentle one-hour descent, we begin the ascent to the Macrash Punta Pass (4,300 m), from where we get the last views of the Huayhuash mountain range. We then descend to the village of Llamac, where our return transportation to Huaraz picks us up. Arrival at the hotel in Huaraz is around 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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