A trek into the heart of the Cordillera Blanca of Peru.
This fully supported trek is set amid some of the most stunning high-mountain scenery in the Andes.
Outline Itinerary – day 1
The drive from Huaraz to the trailhead takes you north through some
magical landscapes. Leaving the Santa valley at the small town of
Caraz (2290 metres) you continue to Cashapampa (2900 metres)
starting point for the trek. You begin with a gradual ascent
of the Santa Cruz valley. By mid-afternoon the valley levels out
and, at Llamacorral, the first camp is set up.
Day 2
The second day you pass the lakes of Laguna Chica and Laguna Grande
and begin the ascent towards the first pass, the magnificent peak of
Taulliraju (5830 metres) looming large up ahead. Camp at Taullipampa
surrounded by spectacular mountain views.
Day 3
You continue the ascent on day three, with a steep zig-zagging climb
across moranic screes, fringing the shores of the turquoise lake of
Taullicocha.
The panorama that unfolds as you approach the pass at
Punta Union (4750 metres) is magnificent; the nearby peaks of
Chacraraju (6112 metres), Artesonraju (6025 metres) and Piramide
(5885 metres) as well as Alpamayo (5947 metres), Santa Cruz (6259
metres) and Huandoy (6395 metres) fill the view.
Next, you descend into
the Huaripampa valley passing many tarns, to camp at Huaripampa.
Day 4
Today you continue to descend towards Vaqueria (3700 metres),
with the possibility of a side trip up the Quebrada Paria to the
remote glacial lakes of the surrounding high peaks. Tonight camp
near the village of Vaqueria.
Day 5
The final day of the trek sees you climbing again, this time to the
pass at Portachuelo de Llanganuco (4750 metres). From here there are
outstanding views of Huascaran (at 6768 metres Peru's highest peak),
Huandoy and the Llanganuco lakes. Transport back to Huaraz.
You could extend your trip by trekking the Inca Trail or visiting the Amazon.
Check out our Peru group trips, or our many tailor made Peru options. You can always contact the office for more information on tailor made and group options.
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