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It is undoubtedly one of the best known trekking circuits in Peru and the Cordillera Blanca, designed especially for people who do not want to spend much time in the mountains or for people who do not have enough time to make a longer circuit such as the Santa Cruz trek combined with Cedros Alpamayo or the circuit of the Cordillera Huayhuash. Within the circuit you will be able to appreciate many impressive mountains of more than 6000 meters such as the Huascaran, considered the highest mountain in Peru with its 6768m., Huandoy, Chopicallqui, Chacraraju, Arteson Raju 6025m. Which is also known as the mountaineering Paraount, Quitaraju, Caraz Santa Cruz and of course El Alpamayo, although it does not exceed 6 thousand meters, it is known as the most beautiful mountain in the world thanks to a survey of scenic photographs conducted in 1966 in the city from Munich Germany where it won this recognition as the most beautiful mountain, for having an impressive snow-capped peak with a perfect pyramid shape. In addition to everything mentioned you will have the opportunity to appreciate a completely different landscape every day and full of surprises.
Route: Trekking LLanganuco Santa Cruz
Duration: 05 Days/04 Nights
Recommended season: Early April to late November
Highest point: 4750m. Punta Union Pass
Difficulty: Easy- Moderate
Average hours to walk: 5 - 7 hours per day
Day 01: Huaraz- LLanganuco- 69 Lake- Yurac Corral
Our guide will come to pick you up with private transportation at your hotel and then drive north from the city of Huaraz along the Huaylas Alley parallel to the Santa River, which is the main one in the valley and divides the Cordillera Blanca from the Cordillera Negra. Along the valley we can see the western part of the Cordillera Blanca with numerous snowy peaks including the Huascaran which is the highest in Peru with an altitude of 6768m. We also pass through several towns and cities such as Jangas, Yungar, Marcara, Carhuas and Yungay. From Yungay we start driving east on an unpaved road, towards the Llanganuco Valley, before entering the LLanganuco Valley and the Huascarán National Park we check in and pay the entrance fee, after 20 minutes by transportation we will pass by Two beautiful lagoons of Chinancocha and Orconcocha, in the first of them we will make a stop to take some photos and then continue driving towards Yurac Corral at 3880m, which is our starting point to walk towards the lake 69.
This lagoon is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the Cordillera Blanca and is located at an altitude of 4600m. , and it is surrounded and right at the foot of the mountains of Pisco and Chacraraju. For many tourists, this is one of the most impressive day trips within the Cordillera Blanca and although it is considered difficult to achieve by some, because of the height and a challenging path, especially in the last section, the vast majority of people have managed to do it.
The first hour you walk in an almost flat area, in some sections you pass by Quenual trees, if we look back, in the background we can see the Huascarán mountain, which is the highest peak in Peru, as well as Chopicalqui, and Mount Yanapaccha; Then we start up the zigzag path and along the way we can see the waterfalls in the valley. Following the path we reach a flat part from where we can see more closely the Chacraraju mount, where next to the foot of this mountain is located the Lake 69, from here we expect an average of 1 hour of walking and even if you feel the effects of height our goal is right there. Being here by the lake you will be impressed by the beauty of the lake and the Pisco and Chacraraju mountains in the background, here we take the rest for the photos, have lunch and enjoy this unique and wonderful landscape before returning by the same path to Yurac Corral, where we are going to spend the night.
Day 02: Yucac Corral- Vaqueria- Paria
After the breakfast going to pack all our staff and start driving up to Portachuelo Pass 4770m., along the way we will start having very splendid view of the LLanganuco Valley and the lakes Chinancocha and Orconcocha and different peaks around like Huascarán, Chopicalqui, Pisco, Huandoy, and others, especially from the view point and from the Pass, where we will make stop to take a pictures. After that we will start go down to Vaqueria for about 1 hour and 20 minutes approximately, where our donkey driver and donkeys will be waiting for us, here we will start our trekking and we will walk until Paria Camp ground for about 5 hours approximately. We will arrive to our first camp around 3 pm and overnight at 3870m.
Day 03: Paria- Taullipampa
Today our hike will be a bit challenging, especially the last part before reaching the Punta Union Pass 4750m., After breakfast we start our walk along a very well-marked path, the first hour is quite easy and then we will gradually climb up a path In zigzag, as we ascend, a beautiful landscape accompanies us and we begin to have incredible views of some mountains such as Chacraraju, Huascarán, Contrahierbas, Chopicalqui and Yanapaccha. To reach the Pass we will climb 900 meters of gain and it will take an average of 4 to 5 hours. Once we reach the pass you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Santa Cruz Valley and Huaripampa on both sides with many impressive mountains around, including the Taulliraju, which we will see very close from the Pass, as well as we can see other mountains as Santa Cruz 6259m., Quitaraju 6040m., Rinrijirca, Pucajirca, Millisraju and the Arteson Raju 6025m., which is also known as the Parmount Pictures Mountain. Here we will make a big break to have lunch enjoying this beautiful landscape, before continuing with our tour we make many photos to remember, from this point our walk will be much easier to our next camp called Taullipampa 4250m., from here we can already appreciate to the right the Southeast side of the Alpamayo Mountain 5947m.
Day 04: Taullipampa- Arhuaycocha- LLamacorral
Today is the longest and most beautiful day of our 5 day hike; but compared to the previous day it is much easier and with much less unevenness, we will walk around 22 kilometers and it could take us between 8 to 9 hours of walking: After a good breakfast, we will go through the Arhuaycocha valley towards the Base Camp of Alpamayo Mountain and Arhuaycocha Lagoon, and along the way we are accompanied by the view of several mountains, including the majestic Alpamayo 5947m. (Considered as Most beautiful mountain in the World), Quitaraju 6040m., Caraz, Paria; Aguja and Arteson Raju 6025m. (Paramount Pictures Mountain) and from this angle we can appreciate the impressive silhouette of this colossal mountain, after 2 hours of walking we arrive at the Arhuaycocha lagoon and here we will have a 30-minute break to take photos and eat some of our snack enjoying the beautiful landscape of this place. After the break we begin our descent towards our next camp called LLamacorral 3760m. On the way we will pass by the Hatun Cocha and Ichic Cocha lagoon and next to them you can see a variety of high Andean birds such as the Andean Goose, Coots, flickers, ducks, Cara Cara and more. When we arrive at the camp we will be received as usual with the tea time prepared by our expert chef.
Day 05: LLamacorral- Cashapampa- Huaraz
On our last day we go by the Santa Cruz Valley to the Cashapampa town, here our private transport will be waiting for us to bring us back to the city of Huaraz; but before of that, we have a lunch in the town. Travel time in transport is approximately 3 hours.
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Dear client,
We understand how important it is for our clients to have the right equipment on their trips. That’s why we provide you with this Trekking Gear List, which gives you a detailed inventory of all the items you need during your excursion.
CLOTHING
- Walking Boots
- Socks
- Lightweight long underwear bottoms
- Comfortable and lightweight cotton or synthetic pants
- Water/windproof pants
- Lightweight long underwear tops
- Mid weight top layer
- Down or synthetic fill parka or sweater with hood
- Water/windproof jacket
- Lightweight gloves
- Shelled gloves
- Warm hat
- Neck gaiter and/or balaclava
- Ear band
- Sun hat
- Light cotton long sleeved shirt
MISCELLANEOUS
- Trekking Poles
- Headlamp
- Sunscreen: At least 30 SPF or higher.
- Lip balm: With sunscreen.
First Aid Kit:
- Insect Repellent
- Repair Kit
- Personal Toiletries
- Ear Plugs
- Water Bottles
- Water Purification
- Snack food
- Sun glasses
- Duffel Bag
- Day Pack: A large-is (30 liters) day pack is recommended.
- Stuff Bags: A few assorted stuff sacks to help organize your gear
- Entertainment Selection
- Camera
- Passport: Make a photocopy or two and keep apart from your passport.
- Solar charging panels
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