| ITINERARY |
| DAY 1: | HUARAZ – QUEBRADA ULTA |
| Morning scenic busride to the beautiful Ulta gorge that is situated right behind Mt. Huascaran and surrounded by impressive snow peaks like the Ulta, Contrahierbas and Chopicalqui. Here we have our first camp at 4000 mts/13'200 ft. Afternoon acclimatizing walk around camp and overnight. (L/D) |
| DAY 2: | QUEBRADA ULTA – OCSHAPAMPA |
| Another acclimatizing day : During the morning we hike to our next camp at Ocshapampa (4400 mts/14'520 ft) where we relax during lunch. In order to give your body time to acclimatize well we hike for appr. 4 hours to the Artesa lagoon (4700 mts/15'500 ft) in the afternoon and return for overnight to our Camp at Ocshapampa. (B/L/D) |
| DAY 3: | OCSHAPAMPA - HAYLLAC |
| Today is a long hiking day (7-8 hrs), therefore we start early our ascent of the Yanayacu pass (4850 mts/16’000 ft), from where we can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of part of the Cordillera Blanca (weather permitting). After a rest we start our descent to our Camp at Hayllac (3700 mts/12’200 ft). (B/L/D) |
| DAY 4: | HAYLLAC – TUCTUBAMBA |
| After a fortifying breakfast we continue hiking through Andean scenery, passing by potato crops and little comunities which gives us the chance to have a closer look at the rough andean life with its millenary traditions and culture. Afternoon arrival at our camp at Amapampa (3600 mts/11’880 ft). (B/L/D) |
| DAY 5: | TUCTUBAMBA – HUECROCOCHA |
| By now, our body is much better acclimatized to altitude and the 2 hour climb up to Altos de Pucaraju pass (4650 mts/15’400 ft) is going to be easier. From here we get a good view of the eastern part of the Cordillera Blanca. Later we descend, passing by pictoresque lagoons and Lupin fields to our camp at Huecrococha (3900 mts/12’900 ft). (B/L/D) |
| DAY 6: | HUECROCOCHA - JANCAPAMPA |
| Today’s hike leads us over another pass (4150 mts/13’700 ft), offering good views of the valleys of callejón de los Conchudos. In the afternoon we arrive at our camp close by the traditional village of Jancapampa (3600 mts/11’900 ft) being able to learn more about daily life of the heirs of the Incas. (B/L/D) |
| DAY 7: | JANCAPAMPA - TAYPAMPA |
| Another early start today. After approximately 5 hours hiking we arrive at Pucajirca pass (4600 mts/ 15’200 ft). In the distance we can observe the Sactaycocha lagoon. During our descent to camp we may enjoy fantastic views of Mt. Alpamayo, Jancarurish and Tayapampa. (B/L/D) |
| DAY 8: | TAYPAMPA – JANCARURISH |
| During our 6-7 hours hike we will cross 2 passes: the first one Moyabamba (4500 mts/14’850 ft) and the second Garagara (4830 mts/ 16’000 ft). From the later we can enjoy fantastic views of the snowpeaks of Mt. Alpamayo, Quitaraju, Pumapampa and the beautiful lagoon of Jancarurish. (B/L/D) |
| DAY 9: | JANCARURISH |
| A 2 hours hike brings us in the morning to the base camp of Mt. Alpamayo and another 4 hours to Camp I from where we have some awe-inspiring views of the surrounding mountains. (B/L/D) |
| DAY 10: | JANCARURISH - CULLICOCHA |
| A soft ascent brings us to the Jatun Viento pass (4750 mts/15’700 ft). On the way we can observe some terrasses and stone constructions as well as the snowpeaks of Pilanco and Milluacocha. Our next pass is at 4850 mts/16’000 ft from where we descend to our camp at Cullicocha. (B/L/D) |
| DAY 11: | CULLICOCHA – HUALCAYAN - HUARAZ |
| Today is our last day of hiking. A 4 hour descent brings us to the village of Hualcayan where our transport awaits us for the drive back to Huaraz. Afternoon arrival at our hotel. (B/L) |
