Program

Day 1 : HUARAZ – QUEBRADA ULTA - QUEBRADA CANCAHUA / TREK

In the morning, transfer by private vehicle to La Querada Ulta, departure point of the hike. Night in a camp, at La Quebrada Cancahua (el. 4200 m.a.s.l. / 13,780 feet).
Distance: 2.1 miles;
Elevation gain: + 300 m (984 feet).

Day 2 :QUEBRADA CANCAHUA - QUEBRADA KESHU / TREK

This day we clear our first pass, the Yanayacu (el. 4850 m.a.s.l. / 15,912 feet). Crossing of the Quenuales wood. Camp at Quebrada Keshu (el. 3800 m.a.s.l. / 12,467 feet).
Hiking time: 7 hours; Distance: 7.4 miles; Elevation gain: + 550 m (1,804 feet) / - 1050 m (3,444 feet).

Day 3 :QUEBRADA KESHU - QUEBRADA HUARIPAMPA / TREK

We hike to La Quebrada Huaripampa, located near a few villages. Night in a camp (el. 3500 m.a.s.l. / 11,482 feet).
Hiking time: 6 to 7 hours; Distance: 11.1 miles; Elevation gain: + 300 m (984 feet) / - 300 m (984 feet).

Day 4 :QUEBRADA HUARIPAMPA – PUCARAJU PASS - LAGOON HUECRUCOCHA / TREK

On this day, we clear the second pass of the trek, the Pucaraju (el. 4650 m.a.s.l. / 15,255 feet), and reach the Huecrucocha Lagoon, where we enjoy a wonderful view over Taullirajú (el. 5 830 m.a.s.l. / 19,127 feet). Night in a camp, at 4000 meters a.s.l. (el. 13,123 feet).
Distance: 13 miles; Elevation gain: + 940 m (3,083 feet) / - 740 m (1,427 feet).

Day 5 :LAGOON HUECRUCOCHA – YAINO PASS - PISHGOPAMPA / TREK

We clear the Yaino Pass (el. 4 150 m.a.s.l. / 13,615 feet) and reach the heights of Pishgopampa. Night in a camp (el. 3 650 m.a.s.l. (el. 11,975 feet).
Distance: 6.2 miles; Elevation gain: + 500 m (1,640 feet) / - 250 m (820 feet).

Day 6 :- PISHGOPAMPA - QUEBRADA YANTA QUENUA / TREK

Ascent of a pass at 4600 meters a.s.l. (el. 15,091 feet) and crossing of the water shade divider between the Amazon Basin and the Pacific Basin. Night in a camp (el. 3 650 m.a.s.l. / 11,975 feet).

Day 7 : QUEBRADA YANTA QUENUA - HUILLCA - LAGOON SAFUNA / TREK

Hiking day to the Lagoons of Safuna and Pucacocha. Night in a camp (el. 4200 m.a.s.l. / 13,780 feet).
Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours; Distance: 8.7 miles; Elevation gain: + 312 m (1,023 feet) / - 312 m (1,023 feet).

Day 8 : LAGOON SAFUNA - LAGOON JANCARURISH / TREK

Hiking day to the Jancarurish Lagoon. Discovery of the stuning Pyramid of the legendary Alpamayo, culminating at 5947 meters a.s.l. (el. 19,511 feet). Night in a camp (el. 4200 m.a.s.l. / 13,780 feet).
Hiking time: around 7 hours; Distance: 8.7 miles; Elevation gain: +1010 m (3,313 feet) / - 390 m (1,280 feet).

Day 9 :LAGOON JANCARURISH – RUINA PAMPA / TREK

Short hike to Ruina to enjoy the landscapes. Night in a camp (el. 4100 m.a.s.l. / 14,451 feet). Rest or climb on the sides of the Santa Cruz to enjoy another view over the Alpamayo.
Hiking time: around 1½-hour; Distance: 4.3 miles; Elevation gain: + 0 m / - 100 m (328 feet).

Day 10 : RUINA PAMPA - WISHCASH / TREK

Hiking day in the direction of Wishcash. We go over two passes, the first one at 4750 meters a.s.l. (el. 15,583 feet), and the other one at 4850 m.a.s.l. / 15,912 feet). Night in a camp (el. 4400 m.a.s.l. / 14,435 feet).
Hiking time: around 7 hours; Distance: 10.5 miles; Elevation gain: + 875 m (2,870 feet) / - 585 m (1,919 feet).

Day 11 :WISHCASH - HUALCAYAN – HUARAZ / TREK

Last day trekking day with destination Hualcayan. Discovery of some pre-Colombian ruins and transfer by private vehicle to Huaraz. Meals open.
Hiking time: around 4 hours; Distance: 56 miles; Elevation gain: - 1161 m (3,809 feet).