Peru - Huayhuash Circuit (19 days)

The Cordillera Huayhuash is one of the most spectacular ranges in the Peruvian Andes. It was a region that attracted worldwide attention following Joe Simpson's graphic account of his ascent of Siula Grande in his book 'Touching the Void'. This full circuit trek is the best way to fully appreciate the sheer scale of these snowcapped summits including Yerupaja, the second highest mountain in Peru. Our trip includes ample time for acclimatisation in the Cordillera Blanca and Huaraz before spending 12 days crossing high passes - all in the vicinity of 5000m. A highlight for all will be a side trip to Siula Grande Base Camp and an ascent of Cerro Bella Vista for incredible views. Each day provides an ever changing backdrop of soaring peaks including the distinctive needle like peak of Jirishanca and the impressive summit of Yerupaja at 6640m. At night we camp in tranquil locations alongside glacial lakes or alpine meadows in this unrivalled corner of the Andes. Anyone wishing to add a trip to Machu Picchu can easily do so, please ask for more details.

DAY 1 Join Lima

DAY 2 Drive to Huaraz

DAYS 3-4 In Huaraz, day walks to the pre Inca ruins of Wilcahuain and on the Llanganuco trail, acclimatise

DAY 5 Drive to Matacancha

DAYS 6/11 Trek across the Cacanampunta Pass (4700m), Carhuac Pass (4650m) and Carnicero Pass (4600m) to the settlement of Huayhuash

DAY 12 Day trek to Siula Grande BC and spectacular Cerro Bella Vista

DAYS 13/15 Magnificent trekking over a further series of passes (4300m to 5000m) affording spectacular views of the Cordillera Blanca

DAY 16 Contingency day

DAY 17 Complete trek to Llamac

DAY 18 Drive to Lima

DAY 19 In Lima, trip concludes

Operated by World Expeditions

Activity Trekking
Grade Moderate to Challenging

Departures: May, June, July, October

Contact us for more information, current costs and to make a booking on this awesome small group adventure