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Perú · Huaraz
Cordillera Huayhuash
Circuit 1: 2da Loop of The Cordillera
(11 Days – 10 Nights)

The mountain range of the Huayhuash is located in the central mountain range of our country, in the region where the departments of Ancash, Huanuco and Lima converge, about 50 Kms to the south of the White Mountain range. Few places in the world have as beautiful landscapes as those of the Huayhuash Mountain range, that is one of the ten more spectacular circuits of the world. The perpetual snows of their mountains contrast with the blue sky of their sky and with the verdor of their countryside.

 
Itinerary:

-Day 01
Departure from Huarás to the city of Chiquián (3400 m / 11155 ft) and then on to Llamac (3250 m / 10663 ft) and finally to Cuartelhuain (3900 m / 12795 ft). Hike of 6 - 7 hours, observing the first snow-capped peaks such as Ninashanca. Along our route we will pass through the picturesque villages of Pocpa and Paclla before arrival to the Cuartelhuain campsite.
-Day 02
Cuartelhuain - Lake Mitococha (4100 m / 13451 ft). Hike of 5 - 6 hours, crossing the first pass of Cacananpunta (4700 m / 15420 ft), from where we can observe the beautiful snow-capped Ninashanca and Rondoy mountains and three lakes; Pucacocha, Yanacocha Chico and el Grande. We will descend to camp Mitococha, where we also have a nice view of Mt. Hirishanca.
-Day 03
Lake Mitococha - Lake Carhuacocha (4138 m / 13575 ft). Hike of 5 - 6 hours over the second pass, Punta Carhuac (4650 m / 15255 ft). Descend thtough the valley to our camp at Carhuacocha, where we'll have a panoramic view of Jirishanca, Yerupaja and Toro Mountains.
-Day 04
Lake Carhuacocha - Huayhuash (4100 m / 13450 ft). Hike of 6 - 7 hours over the third pass of Carnicero (4600 m / 15092 ft). Descend between the middle of Lakes Atocshaico and Carnicero, observing the peaks of Siula, Jural, Carnicero and Trapecio.
-Day 05
Huayhuash - Lake Viconga (4407 m / 14458 fbt) Hike of 5 to 6 hours, crossing the fourth pass, Portachuelo (4750 m / 15584 ft). Nice view of the peaks of Puscanturpa, Cuyoc, Millpo, and part of the Cordillera Raura. Arrival to our campsite at Viconga (4300 m / 14108 ft), where you will have the afternoon to enjoy soaking in the thermal waters of Atuscancha (4000 m / 13123 ft).
-Day 06
Lake Viconga – Guanacpatay (3900 m / 12795 ft) Hike of 4 to 5 hours, crossing the fifth and highest pass, Cuyoc (5000 m / 16404 ft) and descending to the camp site.
-Day 07
Guanacpatay - Huayllapa (3600 m / 11811 ft). Hike of 5 to 6 hours, descending through thelong Guanacpatay Valley, down to the village of Huayllapa.
-Day 08
Huayllapa - Jashapampa (4700 m / 15420 ft). Base Camp of Diablo Mudo. Hike of 5 to 6 hours, crossing the sixth pass of Punta Tapush (4900 m / 16076 ft). The mountain peaks of Auxilio and Diablo Mudo are in clear view.
-Day 09
Departure at 4:30 am. Ascent of Diablo Mudo (5250 m /17225 ft) followed by the descent to Lake Jahuacocha (4100 m / 13450 ft). We will have a panoramic view if the Cordillera Huayhuash, amoung the peaks are Yerupaja, Hirishanca, Carnicero, Siula, and Trapecio. If part of the group would rather not ascend Diablo Mudo, they can proceed up to the seventh pass, Yaucha (4800 m / 15748 ft), from where both groups start the descent later through Haucrish Valley. Here we can see the Hirishanca and Yerupaja Glaciers. Arrival to Lake Jahuacocha, camp.

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