HUAYHUASH CIRCUIT

22 days from GBP2,149 to GBP2,499 including flights
Tripcode: TPH

Countries Visited: Peru

A dramatic high altitude trek in the Andean range made famous in Joe Simpson's 'Touching the Void'

The small yet magnificent Huayhuash Range (pronounced 'why-wash') is richly glaciated, steep and dramatic, and is home to Peru's second highest peak, Yerupaja (6634m). This demanding trek around the range is one of the world's most spectacular mountain circuits, and the true walking enthusiast is rewarded with unequalled views of its turquoise glacial lakes, jagged snow-capped peaks and stunning hanging glaciers that extend thousands of metres from the peaks.

Walking & Trekking Newsletter - Dan Cockburn, Walking & Trekking Programme Manager writes about Even more than Machu Picchu - The Cordillera Blanca (26 March 2009).

Itinerary

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Day 1

Fly to Lima.

Day 2

Drive to Huaraz.

Day 3

Half day hike at Lake Churup to aid acclimitisation.

Day 4

Drive to Chiquian with a visit to an alapaca textile factory. Overnight in hostel.

Day
5 - 6

Through foothills to cross Continental Divide and reach first big peaks.

Day 7

Rest day at Carhuacocha.

Day
8 - 12

Spectacular trekking past highest peaks and passes of the range to reach Sarapococha Valley.

Day 13

Rest day to explore 'Joe Simpson's Base Camp', near the foot of Siula Grande.

Day
14 - 16

Continue over two more passes to reach one of the best viewpoints at Cerro Yaucha.

Day 17

Rest day at Lake Jahuacocha.

Day 18

Walk out from Jahuacocha to Rondoy.

Day 19

Return to Huaraz.

Day 20

To Lima.

Day 21

Depart.

Day 22

Arrive London.

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