Huayhuash Classic Trek & Diablo Mudo Ascent

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Huayhuash Classic Trek & Diablo Mudo Ascent – A 10-Days Challenge

By Peru Expeditions Tours

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Overview

The Cordillera Huayhuash (Huayhuash Range): The Huayhuash Range is the second highest tropical mountain chain in the world, after the Cordillera Blanca (White Range), immediately to the north. Even though it is located 120 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean, the crest forms part of the Continental Divide of South America; the waters of the eastern slope flow to the Marañon River, a principal tributary of the Amazon.

Running from north to south, the main zone that has some twenty summits within about 25 km, with a secondary mountain change of summits of lower elevation towards the west that is about 15 km long. Six of the peaks are higher than 6,000 metres. Among the peaks, Yerupajá (6,617 m) stands out - it is the second highest mountain in Peru (after Huascarán, at 6,768 m.) Also of note is Siula Grande (6,344 m), which achieved fame through the book and subsequent film “Tocando el Vacio“ (Touching the Void) by mountaineer Joe Simpson.

Activity location

Huaraz
- Huaraz, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

GRUPO ALPAMAYO Tours & Hotel | Operador Turistico
- 475 Avenida Mariscal Toribio Luzuriaga
- 02002, Huaraz, Áncash, Peru

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Huayhuash Classic Trek & Diablo Mudo Ascent – A 10-Days Challenge

10d
English

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Languages available

Starting time: 08:00

Price details

£642.52 x 1 Adult£642.52

Total

Until Mon, 16 Mar

What's included, what's not

Cooks and helpers (from 8 people)
Donkey driver and donkeys
Peruvian Trekking-guide
Transport as tour schedule / Huaraz (from 2 pax public transport/from 4 pax private transport)
All meals during the tour
Kitchen equipment
Entrance fees to the National Park community Huayhuash
Camping tents (2 persons)
Meals in restaurants in Lima and Huaraz
Personal expenses
Personal equipment (such as boots, ice axe, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
Tips for our local team

Know before you book

Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Huaraz - Transfer Cordillera Huayhuash - Camp Matacancha (4150 m)

1 stop
Meals: lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Tents

Huaraz

Transfer in van via the Santa Valley across the Pachacoto Bridge, then continue on the mountain road in Puja Raimondi National Park (4,780 m) to Huarapasca Pass. Along this road we see giant plants in the form of a candle which flourish only in the south of the Cordillera Blanca. At the top of the pass, you’ll see the Pasto Ruri glacier. Continuing over 2 more passes to the village of Matacancha (4,150 m) in the Huayhuash region, the starting point of the trekking circuit. Meet with the team of guides, the mule drivers (and their burros) and first camp. Overnight Camp

Day 2: Matacancha - Trekking Cacanampunta (4700 m) - Laguna Mitucocha (4300 m)

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Tents.

Cordillera Huayhuash

9h
Admission ticket included

First day of trekking: Climb the steep slope of Matacancha to Cacanampunta Pass (4,700 m), which forms the continental divide between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and the spectacular open views of the wild mountains of Huayhuash, in particular the peaks of Rondoy and Jirishanca. Descent over wide fields and a beautiful camp at Laguna Mitococha (4300 m). Overnight Camp

Day 3: Mitucocha - Trekking Punta Carhuac Pass (4640 m) - Laguna Carhuacocha (4200 m)

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Tents.

Cordillera Huayhuash

8h
Admission ticket included

An inviting climb to Punta Carhuac Pass (4,650 m) and descent over smooth rolling grasslands to Carhuacocha Lake (4,200 m), one of the best campsites on the route. If there is no wind, we’ll see the peaks of rock and ice (Jirishancas and Yerupajá Grande y Chico) reflected on the surface of the calm waters. At the lake live indigenous farmers - with their permission we may get to catch fresh trout for dinner! Overnight Camp

Day 4: Carhuacocha - Trekking Siula Pass (4950 m) / Laguna Quesillococha - Huayhuash (4450 m)

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Tents.

Cordillera Huayhuash

9h
Admission ticket included

This part of the route is strenuous and has no obvious road. It passes through remote peaks and glaciers of Huayhuash, with the most magnificent panoramic view of the excursion. We pass Lake Carhuacocha and beyond that is the ice fall and retreating glacier of Sarapo Peak (6127m). We cross Siula Pass (4950 m) with overwhelming panoramic views. The descent into camp at Quesillococha Camp (4450 m), close to the small village of Carnicero, seems effortless after the climb. Alternative: If you prefer an easier day, there is a route that is a little longer but less demanding and less steep: flat along the east edge of Lake Carhuacocha, climb through the Quebrada Acoshpado to the summit of Carnicero Point (4580 m) and the smooth descent to the two lakes of Atocshaiko to Carnicero Camp or Camp Huayhuash at Quesillococha Lake (4450 m). Overnight Camp

Day 5: Huayhuash - Trekking to the village of Portachuelo de Huayhuash - Laguna Viconga / Hot Springs (4400 m)

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Tents.

Cordillera Huayhuash

A wide commercial route extends to the south to the small village Portachuelo de Huayhuash, then to the headwaters of the Huayhuash River - the very green Suirococha Lakes (,500 m.) The climb to the south extends past Portachuelo de Huayhuash (4795 m) again dominated by impressive mountain panoramas, this time the ice covered peaks of the southern Huayhuash Range. Descend to the largest lake, and the southernmost point of the trek - Lake Viconga (4,400 m), one of the many water reservoirs for Lima. Viconga Hot Springs Camp (4400 m). Overnight Camp

Day 6: Laguna Viconga - Trekking Punta Cuyoc Pass (5020 m) - Huanacpatay (4350 m)

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Tents.

Cordillera Huayhuash

9h
Admission ticket included

Today is the highest pass of the Huayhuash Trek over Punto Cuyoc (5020 m). From the lake of Puscanturpa Gorge, we scramble over rocks and sand to the pass. The spectacular view is of the Raura Range to the east. The Puscanturpa Peaks loom very close and “giants” of Huayhuash, Sarapo, Siula and Yerupajá. We drop sharply to Huanacpatay Gorge and camp in fields close to the houses of Huanacpatay (4350 m). Overnight Camp

Day 7: Huanacpatay - Trekking Village of Huayllapa (3600 m) - Huatiac (4290 m)

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Tents.

Cordillera Huayhuash

9m
Admission ticket included

We hike along the river to the Calinca Valley (Rio Huayllapa) and continue to the village of Huayllapa (3,600 m). In the relatively low elevation, the trail takes us through dense vegetation with many colours of flowers - especially the shrubs called huishllac, named for their yellow colour and open purple flowers, one of the sacred flowers of the Incas. We then have steep 3-hour climb to the north to camp in Huatiac (4290 m). Overnight Camp

Day 8: Huatiac - Trekking Punta Tapush (4800 m) - Cashgapampa (4500 m)

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Tents.

Cordillera Huayhuash

9m
Admission ticket included

At times the climb is steep and strenuous, under the steep glaciated cliffs of the high massif of Raju Collota to Punta Tapush Pass. Once again, magnificent views, including Nevado Diablo Mudo (Silent Devil) (5,350 m), tomorrow’s destination for the ambitious and physically strong climbers among us. Short descent from the pass north to Susococha Lake (4,600 m) and a little farther to Cashgapampa Camp (4500 m). Overnight Camp

Day 9: Cashgapampa - Trekking Llaucha Pass (4750 m) - Laguna Jahuacocha (4066 m), Optional: Climb Diablo Mudo (5350 m)

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Tents.

Cordillera Huayhuash

18h
Admission ticket included

Those climbing Diablo Mudo (5223 m) begin very early and will have a long day. From the north side on the last steepest slopes, some with “penitentes“, we’ll use crampons, ice axe and harness. The feeling of success at reaching 5000 metres, and awesome views in the true sense of the word, Diablo Mudo is a well-deserved reward for the effort. The huge wild mountains of Huayhuash are laid out in front of you. Descent to the camp still follows the long route to Jahuacocha Lake. Option: Trekking without climbing Diablo Mudo. Short descent from Cashgapampa, turning into Angocancha Gorge (4350 m) and ascent to Yaucha Pass (4750 m), where we again stop and enjoy the impressive view. Steep descent towards the northeast in Huacrish Gorge (4,066 m), leading to Jahuacocha Lake (4066 m). Camp on the edge of the lake, with a view dominated by Rondoy, Jirishanca and Yerupajá. Overnight Camp

Day 10: Jahuacocha - Trekking Jahuapunta Pass (4650 m) - Village of Pocpa (3600 m); Transfer to Huaraz

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Not included

Cordillera Huayhuash

12h
Admission ticket included

Last day of this trek. Climb the last pass - Jahua Punta - and a long descent to the camp in the village of Pocpa. In this village we finish our great adventure filled with so many experiences. Here we leave our team of mule drivers and burros. Our private transport is waiting to return to the capital of Andes mountaineering, Huaraz. Overnight Hotel

Location

Activity location

Huaraz
- Huaraz, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

GRUPO ALPAMAYO Tours & Hotel | Operador Turistico
- 475 Avenida Mariscal Toribio Luzuriaga
- 02002, Huaraz, Áncash, Peru

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