Trekking Cedros Alpamayo

Trekking Cedros Alpamayo

Alpamayo Trek

It is one of the best trekking routes in the Cordillera Blanca as it runs around the snow-capped Alpamayo (considered the most beautiful mountain in the world in the 1966 Munich scenic photography contest). This circuit is designed for those who have already had previous experiences in hikes.
A correct acclimatization is important to carry out this impressive and long trek that joins two important circuits that run through the Los Cedros valley.

During the journey we will cross many blue-turquoise Andean lagoons and several passes over 4,700 m where we will have amazing and inspiring views of mountains such as Huascarán, Santa Cruz, Taulliraju and Chacraraju.

Duration: 9 days
Distance: 96 km approx.
Highest altitude: 4,860 m (Punta Osoruri Pass)
Difficulty: Moderate

Information:

B = Breakfast  L = Lunch  D = Dinner  Δ = Camp

Itinerary


Day 01: Huaraz (3,052 m) – Hualcayan (3,140 m) - Huishcash (4,200 m)
Transfer by transport to the town of Hualcayan, from where the trek begins, ascending zigzag along a bridle path to our first campsite.
L D Δ

» Driving time: 3 hours
» Hiking time: 5 - 6 hours approx.
» Campsite: Huishcash (4,200 m)

Day 02: Huishcash (4,200 m) – Osoruri
This day a very important pass is expected, the Osoruri pass (4,860 m), we will also have a beautiful view of the Azulcocha and Yanacocha lagoons and then pass by the edge of the Lake Cullicocha (4,620 m).
B L D Δ

» Hiking time: 6 - 7 hours approx.
» Campsite: Osoruri (4,550 m)

Day 03: Osoruri – Jancarurish (3,800 m)
This day we will ascend towards the Vientunan pass (4,770 m), then the hike will be to dare the Cedros valley and towards the Alpamayo valley from where we will have the most impressive view of the northwest face of the Alpamayo (5,947 m).
B L D Δ

» Hiking time: 6 - 7 hours approx.
» Campsite: Jancarurish (3,800 m)

Day 04: Jancarurish – Viewpoint Alpamayo (4,450 m) – Jancarurish
Rest day.
Optional: Short hike to the "Alpamayo viewpoint" to see the pyramidal figure of the snow-capped Alpamayo (5,947 m); This viewpoint is the only place that allows you to view, enjoy and take a photo of the pyramidal face of Alpamayo and winner of the title "The Most Beautiful Mountain in the World".
B L D Δ

» Hiking time: 3 hours approx.
» Campsite: Jancarurish (3,800 m)

Day 05: Jancarurish – Huillca (4,000 m)
This day we leave in the direction of Huillca, for this we will cross the Gara Gara pass (4,830 m), followed by the Mesapampa pass (4,500 m).
B L D Δ

» Hiking time: 7 hours approx.
» Campsite: Huillca valley (4,300 m)

Day 06: Huillca – Jancapampa (3,600 m)
We leave in the direction of Jancapampa through the Yana Queñua valley. This day we will cross the Yanacon pass (4,600 m)
B L D Δ

» Hiking time: 7 hours approx.
» Campsite: Jancapampa (3,600 m)

Day 07: Jancapampa Valley – Quishuar (3800 m)
This day we will hike towards the town of Pishgopampa (3,600 m), then we will ascend the Tingopampa valley towards the Tupa Tupa pass (4,400 m).
B L D Δ

» Hiking time: 7 hours approx.
» Campsite: Quishuar (3800 m)

Day 08: Quishuar – Tuctu (4200 m)
This day we headed towards the Pucaraju pass (4,650 m) from this point we can see the highest mountains of the Cordillera Blanca such as: Huascaran, Chopicalqui, Chacraraju and Taulliraju (5,830 m). We will walk through the Huaripampa Valley, the route will always be surrounded by forests of Quenual trees.
B L D Δ

» Hiking time: 8 hours approx.
» Campsite: Tuctu (4200 m)

Day 09: Tuctu – Vaquería (3,800 m)
This last day we will hike for approximately 3 hours through the Huaripampa valley passing through traditional villages until we reach Vaquería where our transport awaits us to transfer to Huaraz.
B L

» Hiking time: 3 hours approx.
» Driving time: 5 hours

Services


What is included:
  • Transportation: From your hotel in Huaraz to the starting point of the trek, and from the end of the trek to your hotel in Huaraz.
  • Camping equipment: Good quality mountain tents (2 people per tent), mats, dining tent, kitchen tent, tables, chairs, dishes and kitchen utensils.
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner (option for vegetarians or vegans).
  • Guide: Certified trekking guide (English or Spanish) for another language by request.
  • Cook: Cook trained to prepare varied and healthy dishes.
  • Arriero: In charge of loading the donkeys and driving them.
  • Donkeys: The number of donkeys depends on the size of the group. You can carry up to 6kg of personal items that will be loaded onto the donkeys. During the day you will only carry your backpack with things for personal use.
  • Emergency horse: 1 horse will accompany the group in case of emergency.
  • First aid kit.
What is not included:
  • Entrance fee to the Huascaran National Park.
  • Personal trekking equipment: Sleeping bag (it is possible to rent in Huaraz), trekking shoes or boots, waterproof jacket and/or pants, poncho, backpack, flashlight, etc.
  • Additional costs: as a result of leaving the trek early, emergency rescue and/or evacuation, extra food or drinks in the villages, medical treatment.
  • Breakfast the first day and dinner the last day.
  • Tips.

FAQ


¿Con cuánta anticipación debo reservar el programa?
Con el fin de brindarle una caminata bien organizada (buen guía, cocinero y todo el equipo necesario). Le recomendamos reservar con bastante antelación al menos 2 meses de anticipación.

¿En grupos de cuántas personas se realizan las caminatas?
Le garantizamos la caminata solo con los miembros de su grupo y las salidas pueden programarse el día de su elección.
Pero si quiere unirse a un grupo visite nuestra página de salidas grupales; El tamaño del grupo variará según la fecha, pudiendo ser el tamaño del grupo (min. 2 personas / max. 8 personas).

¿Qué tan probable es sufrir de mal de altura durante la caminata?
Todas las caminatas llegan a mas de 4,000 metros de altura por lo que es probable sufrir de mal de altura. Recomendamos hacer algunas actividades en la zona de Huaraz antes de comenzar su caminata de varios dias.
Le invitamos a visitar nuestra página de tours de aclimatación.

¿En qué consiste la alimentación?
La alimentación en las caminatas es sana y variada e incluye, desayuno, almuerzo y cena.
Nuestros cocineros tienen mucha experiencia con la preparación de todo tipo de alimentos; también preparan buenos y variados platos vegetarianos. Si tiene alguna otra dieta háganos saber al momento reservar su tour.

¿Cual es la estacion recomendada para hacer la caminata?
Los meses recomendados son de Mayo hasta Octubre.
Aunque se puede hacer la caminata durante todo el año solo se requiere una buena ropa para protejerse de las lluvias.

¿Organizan traslados/recojo del aeropuerto?
También organizamos transfer privado en Lima, Huaraz y otras ciudades; además organizamos paquetes turísticos a medida en todo el Peru. Si prefiere un servicio más personalizado desde el aeropuerto de Lima o está interesado en un paquete de viaje completa por el Perú, por favor escríbenos al siguiente correo peru-adventures@outlook.com.

¿Es posible incluir alojamiento antes/después de la caminata?
Sí. Si quieres cotizar este itinerario con alojamiento incluido, escríbenos a peru-adventures@outlook.com, indicando fecha de llegada y salida, categoría de hotel, número de personas y tipo de habitación que requieras.
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