This 5-day trek covers the most iconic parts of the Huayhuash Circuit, offering breathtaking views of mountains, lagoons, and glaciers. An unforgettable experience in the Peruvian Andes, perfect for those looking to explore the best of Huayhuash in less time.
Duration: 05 days / 04 nights
Distance: 60 km
Highest point: 5070 m (Santa Rosa Pass)
Difficulty: Moderate
Day 1: Huaraz - Cuartelhuain (4,180 m) - Cacanan Punta Pass (4,700 m) - Mitucocha (4,230 m)
Transport to Cuartelhuain starting point of the hike.
» Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours approx.
» Campsite: Mitucocha (4,230 m)
Day 2: Mitucocha (4,230 m.) - Carhuac Pass “Yanapunta” (4,650 m.) - Laguna Carhuacocha (4,140 m.)
» Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours approx.
» Campsite: Carhuacocha (4140 m)
Day 3: Laguna Carhuacocha (4,140 m.) - Paso Siula (4,830 m.) - Huayhuash (4,350 m.)
This day we will ascend to the Siula pass at a height of 4,800m. From here we appreciate the mountains of Siula, Yerupaja Grande and Yerupaja Chico and the 3 famous Huayhuash lagoons.
» Hiking time: 8 hours approx.
» Campsite: Huayhuash (4350m)
Day 4: Huayhuash – Trapecio Pass (5,000 m.) – Cuyocpampa (4,560 m.)
» Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours approx.
» Campsite: Cuyocpampa (4560 m)
Day 5: Cuyocpampa (4,560 m.) - Santa Rosa Pass (5,070 m.) – Huayllapa (3,600 m.) - Cajatambo
This day we will ascend to the Santa Rosa pass 5070 m to have an impressive view of the highest mountains of Huayhuash, Laguna Jurao and Sarapococha.
» Hiking time: 9 hours approx.
» Transport to Cajatambo.
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Huayhuash 5 Days Trek Price 2025
From: USD per person