Peru
Spectacular trek in the wild Huayhuash mountain range
Réf : UPETHUAYX
In summary
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Sports
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Duration15 days
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LevelAdvance
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DestinationAmerica / Peru
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions6015 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
In a few words
The Huayhuash mountain range, though magnificent, remains largely unknown and unexplored. It alone boasts six spectacular peaks over 6,000 meters high and some twenty glacial lagoons with striking colors. You will begin your journey with acclimatization in the Cordillera Blanca before venturing into the heart of the massif and discovering the wonders of the Huayhuash Sanctuary. A breathtaking trip for lovers of trekking, wide-open spaces, and high mountains!
The highlights
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A trek on little-used trails in the wild Huayhuash mountain range
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Acclimatization in the Cordillera Blanca at the foot of the snow-capped giants
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A human adventure with your local team
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
In figures
Autre
- Average duration/day: 5h30
- Average daily elevation gain: 564 m
- Average daily descent: 549 m
- Maximum altitude: 5000 m
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Supervisor
Supervisor
On site, you are accompanied by a local, French-speaking guide.
Program
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Paris - Lima
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Flight from Paris to Lima. Depending on flight schedules, arrival in the evening: transfer to the hotel or arrival the following morning (Day 2). Dinner at leisure.Day 1 -
Lima - Huaraz (3100 m)
- Transportation 08h - 400km
- Activity Autre
- Maximum altitude 3100 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
We take the public bus to Huaraz, the main urban center of the valley and the capital of the Ancash department. It is the essential starting point for many treks into the Cordillera Blanca. Meals are not included.Day 2 -
Huaraz - Lake Churup - Huaraz
- Transportation 01h30
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Positive elevation gain 650 m
- Negative elevation 650 m
- Maximum altitude 4500 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
We set off early for our first acclimatization trek in Huascaran National Park. The goal is to reach Lake Churup, located at 4,550 meters. It's a stunning glacial lake surrounded by mountains. The colors are magnificent: the translucent blue of the water contrasts sharply with the gray of the rocks. We'll have a picnic lunch during the trek. We descend back to Huaraz in the afternoon. Dinner is on your own.Day 3 -
Huaraz - Lagoon 69 - Huaraz
- Transportation 06h - 160km
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 600 m
- Negative elevation 600 m
- Maximum altitude 4500 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We begin our acclimatization with one of the most beautiful hikes in the Cordillera Blanca. We travel by vehicle north to the town of Yungay, where we leave the road and continue on a track to Lake Llanganuco (3900 m). We hike to the magnificent Lake 69 (4500 m), located at the foot of Chacraraju (6112 m). We return in the afternoon to spend the night in a hotel in Huaraz. Dinner is on your own. It's a long day due to the drive, so we depart at 6:00 AM and will have breakfast en route.Day 4 -
Huaraz - Matacancha - Quartelhuain (4100 m)
- Transportation 05h
- Activity Autre
- Maximum altitude 4100 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We take the bus to the Conococha Pass, where we turn off towards the village of Chiquian, the endpoint of our trek and where we'll spend our last night before returning to Lima. We have lunch there and leave behind any unnecessary belongings we won't need for the trek. We then continue along the track towards Llamac. In good weather, we enjoy stunning views of the Cordillera Blanca and the Cordillera Huayhuash. We arrive in the afternoon at our first campsite in Quartelhuain (4100 m).Day 5 -
Matakancha - Cacanan Punta - Carhuacocha Lake (4138 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 8h
- Positive elevation gain 1000 m
- Negative elevation 512 m
- Maximum altitude 4650 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We finally begin our trek with a steep climb through terrain reminiscent of the limestone pre-Alps. We cross a pass situated on a beautiful limestone ridge. We then descend into a wide valley until we cross the Janca River. From there, we follow a narrow valley to the Carhuac Pass (4650 m) before descending to Laguna Carhuacocha (4138 m). The site is magnificent and offers an unparalleled panorama of an impressive succession of snow-capped peaks over 6000 m high. We set up camp and spend the night in tents.Day 6 -
Laguna Carhuacocha - Punta Siula - Huayhuash (4330 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 8h
- Positive elevation gain 730 m
- Negative elevation 560 m
- Maximum altitude 4850 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The time has come to approach the glaciers of this magnificent mountain range and discover some lagoons with surprising colors! We hike towards Siula Base Camp, in a valley that served as the setting for the story recounted in Joe Simpson's book "Touching the Void," a moving account of the adventure of two British mountaineers. We have a beautiful view of Yerupaja and Siula Grande and pass by three glacial lagoons with different colors. We cross the Siula Pass at 4,800 meters. We camp at Huayhuash, at 4,330 meters.Day 7 -
Huayhuash - Porachuelo - Lake Viconga (4500 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 450 m
- Negative elevation 320 m
- Maximum altitude 4800 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The trail climbs up the valley, passing several lakes before reaching the pass. We have a beautiful view of the Cordillera Raura, a neighboring mountain range that rises to 5,806 meters. After a fairly easy descent, we reach Laguna Viconga (4,500 meters) where we might encounter herds of alpacas. It's also an opportunity to bathe in the warm water of a volcanic spring. After a great day, it's a real treat!Day 8 -
Viconga - Col Cuyoc - Yanapampa (4400 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 680 m
- Negative elevation 725 m
- Maximum altitude 5000 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Today we cross the Punta Cuyoc pass, which reaches an altitude of 5,000 meters. We have an impressive view of the Huayhuash and Raura mountain ranges. We descend to the Huanacpatay Valley and then ascend a little-used path towards the San Antonio pass at 5,050 meters. Climbing this second pass is optional; it's perfectly possible to reach the campsite without tackling this new slope. We descend to the campsite at Yanapampa (4,400 meters).Day 9 -
Yanapampa - Huayllapa - Huatiaq (4300 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 750 m
- Negative elevation 400 m
- Maximum altitude 4300 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
You continue your descent and pass near an impressive waterfall (300 m) before entering the wide Huayllapa Valley, which you follow to the village of the same name at an altitude of 3600 m. Then you climb back up to reach your campsite at Huatiaq, located at 4300 m.Day 10 -
Huatiaq - Col Tapush - Col Yaucha - Lagoon Jahuacocha (4066 m).
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 964 m
- Negative elevation 1151 m
- Maximum altitude 4850 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We begin a short climb to the Tapush Pass at 4,770 meters. Our hike takes us to the foot of the mysterious Diablo Mudo mountain (5,223 meters). Locals fear the spirits of this windswept mountain. We descend to the shores of Laguna Susucocha before a second climb to the Yaucha Pass (4,850 meters). We enjoy exceptional views of the northern part of the Huayhuash mountain range, with the snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Blanca as a backdrop. We arrive at the stunning Laguna Jahuarcocha (4,066 meters) where we spend the night.Day 11 -
Lake Jahuacocha - Llamac - Chiquian (3390 m)
- Transportation 03h
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 380 m
- Negative elevation 1120 m
- Maximum altitude 4270 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
For two hours, the trail is almost flat. We follow the Jahuacocha River, then the trail climbs to the Macrash Punta pass at 4,270 meters (13,000 feet). From here, the view of the Andes Mountains is completely different. Just past the pass at Pampa Llamac, the trail descends to the village of Llamac (3,300 meters/11,000 feet). We then reach the end of our trek. We say goodbye to the muleteer team who accompanied us on this adventure and take our vehicle to spend the night in the village of Chiquian. Dinner is on your own.Day 12 -
Chiquian - Lima
- Transportation 08h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Departure by bus to Lima. Meals provided en route. We will be met upon arrival at the bus terminal and taken to our hotel. Dinner is at your leisure. Note: This is an unaccompanied journey. The bus will be private if the group consists of 8 or more people.Day 13 -
Lima - Paris
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We are escorted to the airport to catch our international flight home. Overnight flight.Day 14 -
Arrival in Paris
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
End of stay.Day 15
Note
Depending on weather and operational conditions, the tour leader reserves the right to modify this itinerary. Furthermore, depending on flight arrival times, the Lima visits on the first or last day may be shortened or even canceled. To offer you a greater number of guaranteed departures, this trip is offered by another company within the Altaï group (Huwans and Atalante).
Accommodation
- Days 1 to 14
- Comfortable, locally standard 3-star hotels, double rooms with private bathrooms.
- Camping in tents during the trek: you sleep in 3-person igloo tents (2 people per tent). There is a toilet tent and a mess tent for meals. The cooks prepare the meals in the dedicated kitchen tent. You have access to a basin of hot water for washing.
Please note that some accommodations are not always heated; however, heaters can be provided in some upon request. We ensure that hotels in cities are well-located to allow you to easily explore the area during your free time.
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Price details
The price includes
- International round-trip flights including airport taxes
- Supervision by a French-speaking tour guide
- Peruvian assistants and cooks during the trek, depending on the number of participants
- Land transport
- The excursions detailed in the program
- The accommodations as indicated in the itinerary
- Full board except for meals listed as "free" in the itinerary
- Group trekking and mountaineering equipment (tents with camp beds, camping and safety equipment, donkeys for carrying loads, hyperbaric chamber, oxygen cylinder and emergency horse in case of altitude sickness)
- The entrances to Huascaran and Huayhuash National Parks
The price does not include
- Travel insurance
- Airport transfer fees if the flight differs from the group's.
- Beverages including mineral water
- Meals listed as "free" in the daily itinerary (10 to 15 USD per meal per person)
- Tips
Options
- Extra night in Lima - Double room : CHF91.48 / unit
- Additional night in Lima - Single room : CHF86.91 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- 3-person tents for 2 people
- Foam mattress
- 1 large mess tent
- 1 large kitchen tent
- 1 WC tent
- A hyperbaric chamber and oxygen cylinder for any altitude sickness problems during the trek
Equipment to bring
- A warm sleeping bag (comfort temperature -10°C). Sleeping bags can be rented from Huaraz for €5/day.
- Sleeping bag liner (fleece) for added comfort
- Toiletries (wipes to replace water, etc.). Whenever possible, choose biodegradable products (Marseille soap and shampoo, especially important for overnight stays with locals).
- Swimsuit
- Quick-drying towel
- Change of clothes for the evening
- 1 1.5 litre water bottle or 2 equivalent (camel bag or rigid water bottles)
- Thermos (optional)
- A pair of sunglasses with a high protection rating
- Headlamp, spare batteries
- A Swiss Army knife or equivalent (in checked baggage!)
- A pair of telescopic hiking poles (recommended)
- Toilet paper
Clothing to bring
- Cap or hat for the sun
- A scarf to protect the neck
- 1 or 2 thermal undergarments (short-sleeved or long-sleeved T-shirts)
- T-shirts (short and long sleeves), preferably made of quick-drying technical fabric
- 1 fleece jacket
- 1 Gore-Tex type waterproof, breathable, windproof hooded jacket
- 1 down jacket, puffer type, for the evening
- 1 rain cape (optional)
- 1 or 2 long shorts
- 1 pair of comfortable walking trousers (ideally with detachable legs)
- 1 spare pair of trousers
- 1 pair of tights or equivalent for nighttime use
- 1 pair of waterproof, comfortable "trekking" shoes with a high-top upper and grippy sole (Vibram type)
- 1 pair of sneakers or equivalent lightweight shoes for the evening
- 1 pair of sandals (optional)
- Pairs of walking socks
- Hat and gloves
Nights can be very cold from June to August and it is important to be well equipped.
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