Trekking trails in Santa Cruz © J. Vallejo / PROMPERÚ
Impressive trails Trekking in Áncash
Trekking trails in Áncash Áncash Capital: Huaraz
Temperature Max.:
27 ºC
Min.:
7 ºC
Highest elevation
Max.:
3090
meters
Three ideal trekking trails: 1. HUAYHUASH MOUNTAIN RANGE RESERVED AREA Circuit: The Huayhuash Mountain Range
2. HUASCARÁN NATIONAL PARK SOUTH AND HUARAZ Circuit: Olleros-Chavín Circuit: Day treks from Huaraz Circuit: Quillcayhuanca-Cójup
3. HUASCARÁN NATIONAL PARK NORTH Circuit: Llanganuco-Santa Cruz Circuit: Los Cedros-Alpamayo
HUAYHUASH MOUNTAIN RANGE RESERVED AREA Circuit: Huayhuash Mountain Range (2-12 days) 45 km from Chiquián to Llámac to the start of the trek (1 hr. 45 min. by car). This trail is regarded one of the most spectacular in the world. It is very popular among mountaineering enthusiasts, since six of its many summits exceed 6000 meters in elevation. Mount Yerupajá (6634 meters) is one such example: it is the country’s second highest peak. Several trails which vary in length between 45 and 180 kilometers are available, with hiking times from as few as two days to as many as twelve. The options include: • Circle the mountain range: (Llámac-Pocpa-Queropalca Quishuarcancha-Túpac Amaru-Uramaza-Huayllapa-Pacllón): 180 km (10-12 days). • Llámac-Jahuacocha: 28 km (2-3 days). Most hikers begin in Llámac or Matacancha. Diverse landscapes of singular beauty are clearly visible along the treks: dozens of rivers; a great variety of flora and fauna; turquoise colored lagoons, such as Jahuacocha, Mitucocha, Carhuacocha, and Viconga, and; the spectacular snow caps of Rondoy (5870 m), Jirishanca (6094 m), Siulá (6344 m), and Diablo Mudo (5223 m). A human presence, rich in customs and cultures, is another attraction of this famous circuit.
The Huayhuash The Huayhuash Mountain Mountain RangeRange © Dickens © Dickens Rondán Rondán
Location: The Huayhuash Mountain Range is located at the juncture of the departments of Ancash (Bolognesi Province), Huánuco (Lauricocha Province) and Lima (Cajatambo Province). Recommended season: From May to September. *The rains normally begin in the month of October and last until March.
Elevation: 3300-5000 meters (Llámac-Punta Cuyoc)
Degree of difficulty: Moderate / high
Temperature (day): 13 °C (min.) / 23 °C (max.)
Mount Rondoy, Huayhuash Mountain Range © Fernando López
Mount Huantsán © Percy Dextre H.
HUASCARÁN NATIONAL PARK SOUTH AND HUARAZ Circuit: Olleros-Chavín (3 days) The more adventurous can depart from Olleros for a guided hike of 37 kilometers This trail follows an ancient route that was used for trade between pre-Inca cultures along the Callejón de Huaylas and those in Conchucos, where the archaeological monument of Chavín (Huari province) can also be visited. It traverses the White Mountain Range through Yanashallash Pass (4700 meters) with views of several mountains, including Shacsha, Rurec, Quilloc, and Uruashraju (5722 meters). The communities of Olleros and Canrey Chico use their llamas as pack animals; this makes tourism here more eco-friendly.
Location: Olleros district, Huaraz province, Áncash department.
Elevation: 3450-4700 meters (Olleros-Punta Yanashallash)
Recommended season: April-October Temperature (day): 12 °C (min.) / 23 °C (max.)
Degree of difficulty: Easy / moderate
Llaca Lagoon and Mount Vallunaraju © J. Vallejo / PROMPERÚ
Circuit: Day treks from Huaraz • Churup Lagoon: Located 18 km along a sealed road east of the city of Huaraz to the town of Pitec (40 min by car) and then a 3 km hike of 3 hours. Wild ducks are visible on lagoon itself, which is surrounded by flora such as queñuales, quisuares, and ichu. • Ahuac Lagoon: Located 7 km from Huaraz in the direction of Paria-Willkahuain and then a 6 km hike of 3 hours. At an elevation of 4450 meters, the lagoon is reached via a wide pathway surrounded by eucalyptus forests, queñuales and fields under cultivation. During the journey the trekker can see the snow caps of Vallunaraju, Churup, Huamashraju and Cashan and enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Huaraz. • Llaca Lagoon: Located 28 km east of Huaraz along a sealed road (2 hours by car), or using public transport to either Marián or Paria-Willkahuain followed by a hike of 4 hours along a trail in the shape of a horseshoe. At an elevation of 4474 meters, its turquoise green waters come from the subsoil and from the melting of the nearby snow. From here the visitor can undertake expeditions to Mount Vallunaraju or go rock climbing. Location: Independencia district, Huaraz province Áncash department.
Elevation: 3090 - 4474 meters (Huaraz-Llaca Lagoon)
Recommended season: April-October Temperature (day): 13 °C (min.) / 23 °C (max.)
Degree of difficulty: Moderate
Mount Ocshapalca and Mount Ranrapalca © Flor Ruiz / PROMPERÚ
Circuit: Quillcayhuanca-Cójup (3 days) A hike of 32 km that begins in Pítec, it crosses the Quillcayhuanca Gorge, passes the Tullpacocha, Cuchillacocha and Palcacocha lagoons, and leads through the Huapi Pass (5050 m) from where snowcapped peaks are visible, including Cáyesh (5721 m), Huantsán (6395 m), Andavite (5518 m), Chinchey (6222 m), Pucaranra (6147 m), Ranrapalca (6162 m), and Palcaraju (6274 m). Cave paintings can also be observed.
Location: Independencia district, Huaraz province Áncash department.
Elevation: 3090-5050 meters. (Huaraz-Huapi Pass)
Recommended season: April-October Temperature (day): 13 °C (min.) / 23 °C (max.)
Degree of difficulty: Easy / moderate
Llanganuco Lagoon © Dickens Rondán
HUASCARÁN NATIONAL PARK NORTH Circuit: Llanganuco-Santa Cruz (4 days) This trek is the most commercial, with a length of approximately 47 km, from Cashapampa to Vaquería (or vice versa). The Santa Cruz Gorge contains the Hatuncocha and Ichiccocha lagoons. From the Arhuaycocha Gorge the visitor can enjoy a panoramic view of snow-capped mountains, such as Alpamayo. The highest pass is Punta Unión (4750 m) from where Taullicocha Lagoon is visible, together with snowcapped peaks such as Paria Contrahierbas, Pucaraju, Taulliraju, Pucajirca, Alpamayo, Quitaraju, Caraz, and Artesonraju. The final descent includes the Paria and Huaripampa gorges down to Vaquería.
Location: Yungay and Santa Cruz districts, Yungay and Huaylas provinces Áncash department.
Elevation: 2900-4750 meters (Cashapampa-Punta Unión)
Recommended season: May-October Temperature (day): 14 °C (min.) / 23 °C (max.)
Degree of difficulty: Moderate
Santa Cruz trekking trails © J. Vallejo / PROMPERÚ
Circuit: Los Cedros-Alpamayo (8-12 days) A number of routes, some lasting as long as twelve days, are available along the 92 kilometers of the Cedros Gorge. Most hikers usually begin in the town of Hualcayán (3150 meters). The journey passes by beautiful lagoons, such as Azulcocha, Yanacocha, and Cullicocha. By the third or fourth day the northwest face and pyramidal shape of Mount Alpamayo (5947 meters) come in to view. This mountain is regarded as the world’s most beautiful. To end the hike there are several options: • Jancapampa Gorge-town of Pomabamba in the Conchucos region. • Jancapampa Gorge-Tupa Tupa Pass (4350 m)- Punta Unión (4750 m)the Santa Cruz-Cashapampa Gorge. • Jancapampa Gorge-Quisuar-Alto Pucaraju Pass (4650 m)Huaripampa-Vaquería Gorge.
Location: Santa Cruz district, Huaylas province, Áncash department
Elevation: 3150-4850 meters. (Hualcayán-Cullicocha Pass)
Recommended season: May-October Temperature (day): 13 °C (min.) / 20 °C (max.)
Degree of difficulty: Moderate / difficult
Mount Rondoy, Huayhuash Mountain Range © Fernando López / PROMPERÚ
Trekking trails in Áncash
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Departmental capital
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Provincial capital
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Parón Lagoon
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HUASCARÁN NATIONAL PARK NORTH
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Circuit:
Llanganuco-Santa Cruz (4 days)
Los Cedros-Alpamayo (8-12 days)
Yanama
4400 meters
Colcabamba
6050 meters
Huillca 4500 meters
3300 meters
Pucajirca 5810 meters
5830 meters Taulliraju Punta Unión 4750 meters 5510 meters
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Chacraraju Lagoon 69 5752 meters
CHOPICALQUI 6354 meters
6025 meters
Pisco
Parón Lagoon 5888 meters
Santa Cruz Gorge
HUASCARÁN
Llanganuco Lagoon
Huandoy 6395 meters
Aguja
S 6768 meters
N 6655 meters
6356 meters
Huancarhuas
HUALCAYÁN
Llanganuco Gorge
Control PNP
CASHAPAMPA
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Huari
2295 meters
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Santa Cruz
4850 meters
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6259 meters
5829 meters
Tintacocha Lagoon
Paria Gorge
Rinrrijirca 5657 meters Arhuaycocha Gorge 5578 meters 5947 meters Tayapampa Jancarurish Alpamayo Jatuncocha Lagoon Quitaraju
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Churup Lagoon
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2490 meters
Santa River
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Querocoha Lagoon
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HUASCARÁN NATIONAL PARK SOUTH AND HUARAZ
Circuit:
Mount Pastoruri
Olleros-Chavín (3 days)
ECUAY
Quillcayhuanca-Cójup (3 days)
Day treks from Huaraz
Cuchillacocha Lagoon
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Mullaca Lagoon
Yanamarey
Urushcocha Lagoon 5322 meters
Urhuasraju
Vallunaraju Llaca Gorge
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Churrida Gorge
Churup 5495 meters Churup Lagoon
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5237 meters
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5258 meters
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The information in this brochure was updated in November 2019. In developing it, PROMPERU has used official information sources, including the Áncash Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism and the Huascarán National Park.
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