Hua-01 : Mini Huayhuash Trek - 4 Days of High-Altitude Exploration

First, we will depart from Huaraz at 8 am and drive to the village of Chiquián. Distant views of the Huayhuash. Then, from Chiquián we descend to a cactus and scrub environment and continue to the village of Llamac (3,300m). Lunch. Easy hike through the small villages of Pocpa and Cuartelhuain. We camp at Rondoy (4,200m).

Duration: 7 hours aprox / Distance: 14 km aprox

Long ascent to the Rondoy Pass (4750m). Awesome views of the Huayhuash peaks, including Yerupaja (6,634m). Descent beside the Solteracocha and the Jahuacocha lakes. Campe in Jahuacocha.

We can hike up to the Yaucha pass (4,847m), to take a look at the western side of the Cordillera Huayhuash. We also have the option of heading up the Quebrada Rasac valley to the Rasaccocha glacial lake. If you prefer a quiet day we can fish or just rest!

Duration: 6 hours aprox / Distance: 14 km aprox

After our last breakfast we descend for 40 minutes and then ascend to the Llamac Pampa Pass 4,300m. our last view of the Huayhuash Mountain Range and then to Llamac, where our transportation will be waiting for the transfer to Huaraz.