"A hidden treasure" The Huayhuash circuit is considered one of the most beautiful routes in the world with glaciated peaks, carpeted green valleys and trout-filled lakes. The name Huayhuash is derived from Quechua, the native language of Peru that means "weasel," a cunning and agile animal of the Andes. The circuit has much to offer in terms of interesting history, geography, ecology, culture and adventure activities.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Huaraz – Cuartelwayin (4 170 m).
Day 2: Cuartelwayin - Mitucocha (4 230 m). Paso Cacananpunta (4 690 m).
Day 3: Lag. Mitucocha – Lag. Caruhacocha (4,138 m). Paso Alcaycocha (4 820 m).
Day 4: Lag. Caruhacocha. Descanso.
Day 5: Lag. Caruhacocha - Huayhuash (4 345 m). Paso Siula Punta (4 834 m).
Day 6: Huayhuash - Viconga (4 350 m). Paso Portachuelo de Huayhuash (4 785 m).Possibility of leaving to Cajatambo or Churín in a day and means.
Day 7: Viconga – Q. Huanakpatay (4 490 m). Paso Cuyoc (5 000 m).Possibility of scaling the Pumarinri (5 465 m).
Day 8: Q. Huanakpatay – Cutatambo (4 265 m). Paso San Antonio (5 079 m).
Day 9: Cutatambo. Long walk in the area of the lagoons Santa Rosa, Siula and Viewpoint of the Siula Grande.
Day 10: Cutatambo – Huatiaq (4 255 m). Paso por el pueblo de Huayllapa (3 500 m).
Day 11: Huatiaq - Q. Gashpapampa (4 600 m). Paso Tapush Punta (4 750 m).
Day 12: Q. Gashpapampa – Jahuacocha (4 090 m). Paso Yaucha (4 885 m). With pasibilidades to scale the Diablo Mudo (5 400 m).
Day 13: Jahuacocha. Rest long walk to the viewpoint of main mountains and lagoons of Huayhuash.
Day 14: Jahuacocha – Huaraz. Paso de Macrash Punta (4 275 m). Retorno Llamac - Huaraz directo vía Chiquián).
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