Domos Cordillera Blanca, Mini-Huayhuash (4J)

Lima: Transfer from the airport (or hotel) to take you to the bus terminal.

You will take a comfortable night bus to Huaraz at around 10pm.

Arrival in Huaraz early in the morning and transfer to the domes (3600 meters above sea level) where you will receive a breakfast.

You will be able to use your own dome at no extra charge as long as it is free in the early hours. Otherwise you can take advantage of the large dome which is very comfortable to rest a little.

Free day in the Quilcayhuanca valley. This acclimatization walk on relatively flat ground, at an altitude of about 4000 meters, is ideal as a first acclimatization walk. The valley is wild and bucolic, the cliffs are impressive.

After the walk, the driver will take you back to the site of the domes where you will spend the night.

Walking time: about 4 hours

Elevation gain: D+ 100m, D- 100m

Driving time there and back: 1h30

The Llaca lake is located at 4400 meters above sea level, in the valley of the same name, just behind the site of the domes.

A vehicle will take you up to the entrance of the Quebrada from where you will walk up to the lake. You will gradually immerse yourself in this beautiful valley of the National Park. You will then arrive at the green Llaca Lake, located at the foot of the Ranrapalca and Ochsapalca peaks, both of which are very impressive. Return to the vehicle and then to the domes.

Free afternoon at the domes.

Walking time: about 4 hours

Elevation gain: D+ 400m.

Huaraz - Matacancha - Rondoy pass - Jahuacocha:

Early morning departure from Huaraz for a 4 hour drive to Matacancha (4150m), the starting point of our trek in the Huayhuash mountain range. From Matacancha, you will attack the Rondoy pass (4735m) which you will reach after a little less than 7km of walking. Soon the peaks will be revealed, including Ninashanca, Rondoy, Mituraju and finally Yerupaja.

From the pass you will also have a sublime view of the Solteracocha lake with its turquoise water.

Then, a 3km descent will lead you to the Jahuacocha lake, one of the most beautiful lakes of the Huayhuash Mountain Range. You will then walk along the lake for 2.5km to set up camp on the other side of the lake. The view from the camp is simply breathtaking, with the Jirishanca and Yerupaja peaks in the background.

(Dist 13 km, D+ 585m, D- 635m)

Jahuacocha - Barrosococha-Jahuacocha:

Departure from the Jahuacocha camp on the eastern shore of the lake. Then climb up to the Rasac valley. You will first pass by the Rasaccocha lake with its blue-green water, and then continue to climb to the Barrosococha glacial lake at 4650 meters of altitude. You will then be at the foot of the Rasac summit and its impressive glacier.

Then we return to Jahuacocha. You can then return to the camp by the western shore of the lake. You will have plenty of time to observe the numerous birds present on the shores of the lake and in the reeds. Andean geese, black ibis, kingfishers, Andean gulls, herons, etc.

Overnight in the same camp of Jahuacocha (4100m).

(Dist 11.5 km, D+ 550m, D- 550m)

Jahuacocha - Llaucha Punta - Mirador Huacrish - Jahuacocha:

Another day starting from Jahuacocha, but this time making the climb up the Huacrish quebrada to the Yaucha Punta pass which you will reach after about 5.5km, at 4800 metres above sea level. As you approach the pass, the Yeru-paja (6617), the highest peak of the Huayhuash mountain range, will gradually reveal itself before your eyes. You will then continue by the Huacrish ridge, climbing a little more, up to 4900 meters. At the end of the ridge, you will overlook the Jahuacocha valley, the Jahua and Solteracocha lakes, with the mythical summits of this mountain range, such as the famous Siula Grande, known thanks to the novel "la mort suspendue" (the hanging death) by the mountaineer Joe Simpson.

During these moments, you will probably see one of the most beautiful panoramas you will ever see.

Then a steep descent of about 3km will bring you back to your camp in Jahuacocha.

(Dist 11 km, D+ 800m, D- 800m)

Jahuacocha - Mancan Punta - Pocpa:

For this last day of the trek you will pass a last pass, the Mancan pass at 4580 meters. You will enjoy the last views of the lakes and peaks of the Huayhuash mountain range. As you pass the pass, you will already see the Cordillera Blanca and the small Cordillera de Huallanca in the distance. You will also see the village of Pocpa at the bottom of the valley, more than 1000 meters below.

It is in Pocpa that the vehicle will be waiting for you to take you back to Huaraz.

The return to Huaraz is scheduled for mid-afternoon, after about 3 hours of driving.

Night in Huaraz.

(Dist 8.5 km, D+ 480m, D- 1105m)

At the end of the morning you will take a comfortable bus from Huaraz to Lima where you will arrive around 8pm. Transfer to the Miraflores district where you will spend the night.

Free morning in Lima, then transfer to the international airport according to your flight time back home.