LOS CEDROS – ALPAMAYO – LLANGANUCO TREK (10 days / 9 nights)
In Quebrada Cedros we observe ancient agricultural terraces and the diverse turquoise shades of the Cullicocha lakes reflecting the awesome Santa Cruz Peaks.
The view of the magnificent Alpamayo West face (5947m), the world’s most scenic iced face, is breathtaking.
In Llanganuco Canyon we enjoy astonishing views of the spectacular iced amphitheatre formed by the highest peaks of Peru and the tropics.
TECHNICAL DATA
Distance
:
82 km
Altitude
:
3150 - 4850 meters above sea level
Rating
:
Moderate
Weather
:
Warm to hot in the daytime/temperate to cold at night
Trekking time
:
5 to 7 hours a day
Transportation
:
First-class coach
Accommodation
:
2 nights of hotel and 7 nights of camping
ITINERARY
DAY 01:
LIMA / HUARAZ
L*
DAY 02:
HUARAZ / HUALCALLAN / HUISCASH
L,D
DAY 03:
HUISHCASH / OSORURI / RUINAPAMPA
MB,L,D
DAY 04:
RUINAPAMPA / JANCARURISH LAKE (ALPAMAYO BASE CAMP)
MB,L,D
DAY 05:
JANCARURISH LAKE / HUILLCA
MB,L,D
DAY 06:
HUILLCA / JANCAPAMPA
MB,L,D
DAY 07:
JANCAPAMPA / HUECROCHA
MB,L,D
DAY 08:
HUECROCHA / PARIA GORGE (**)
MB,L,D
DAY 09:
PARIA GORGE / VAQUERIA / LLANGANUCO / HUARAZ
MB,L
DAY 10:
HUARAZ / LIMA
L*
(**) OPTIONAL: PUNTA UNION PASS
MB= Mountain Breakfast, L = Lunch,L*= Lunch on Board, D = Dinner