Along the way

A seven–day circuit, extraordinary for its wild beauty and the sights of the White Cordillera it offers. Made for those looking for a great adventure!

Daily program

Day 1: HUARAZ – POMABAMABA / TREK

In the morning, departure by private vehicle to Pomabamaba.
Bath in the surrounding hot springs.
Night in a camp at 2947 meters a.s.l. (el. 9,658 feet). Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours.

Day 2: POMABAMABA - QUEBRADA YANA JANCA / TREK

We leave the Huacaran National Park borders, thus crossing inhabited rural areas. Observation of the field works of the peasants whose everyday life is far different from that of the rest of the world.
Night in a camp, at 4056 meters a.s.l. (el. 13,307 feet).
Hiking time: around 7 hours; Distance: 11.8 miles; Elevation gain: + 1109 m (690 feet)

Day 3: QUEBRADA YANA JANCA - LAGUNA SAFUNA / TREK

Crossing of the first pass of the trek, at 4610 meters a.s.l. (el. 15,124 feet).
Night in a camp, near the Safuna Lagoon, el. 4200 m.a.s.l. (el. 13,780 feet).
Option to walk to the Puccacocha Lagoon (el. 4512 m.a.s.l. / el. 14,803 feet).
Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours; Distance: 9.9 miles; Elevation gain/loss: + 554 m (1,817 feet)/- 410 m (1,345 feet).

Day 4: LAGUNA SAFUNA - LAGUNE JANCARURISH / TREK

Crossing of a second pass, at 4830 meters a.s.l. (el. 15,846 feet). Hiking to the Jancarurish Lagoon.
Discovery of the wonderful legendary Alpamayo Pyramid, culminating at 5 947 meters a.s.l. (el. 19,511 feet).
Night in a camp (el. 4200 m.a.s.l. / el. 13,780 feet).
Hiking time: around 7 hours; Distance: 8.7 miles; Elevation gain/loss: + 850 m (2,788 feet)/- 740 m (2,427 feet).

Day 5: LAGUNA JANCARURISH – RUINA PAMPA/ TREK

Short hike to Ruina to enjoy the landscape. Night in a camp at 4100 meters a.s.l. (el. 13,451 feet).
Rest or option to climb on the sides of Santa Cruz and enjoy another view over Alpamayo.
Hiking time: around 1½-hour; Distance: 4.3 miles; Elevation loss: - 100 m (328 feet).

Day 6: RUINA PAMPA - WISHCASH / TREK

We hike in the direction of Wishcash. We clear two passes, the first one at 4750 meters a.s.l. (el. 15,583 feet) and the other one at 4850 meters a.s.l. (15,912 feet).
Night in a camp (el. 4400 m.a.s.l. / el. 14,435 feet).
Hiking time: 7 hours; Distance: 10.6 miles; Elevation gain/loss: + 875 m (2,870 feet)/- 585 m (1,919 feet).

Day 7: WISHCASH - HUALCAYAN – HUARAZ / TREK

Last day of the trek, in the direction of the village of Hualcayan. Exploration of some pre-Colombian ruins and transfer by private vehicle to Huaraz.
Meals open.
Hiking time: 4 hours; Distance: 5.6 miles; Elevation loss: - 1161 m (3,809 feet).