HotSprings: Huayhuash Mountain Range HotSprings Trek
ID: GYG869454-1369752
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
11 days
Description
HotSprings Trek Explore Huayhuash Mountain on 11 days trip from Lima or Huaraz. See the second highest mountain in Peru, Yerupaja, and the Siula mountain, made famous by the film "Touching the Void."
Discover the Huayhuash mountain range on eleven days guided tour at start in Hotsprings and at the end HotPrings. See the second-highest mountain in Peru, Yerupaja, and the Siula mountain, made famous by the film "Touching the Void."
The Huayhuash range is 30 km long and has Himalayan features. Its peaks are morphologically speaking, much more hilly and have more difficult access than those from the Cordillera Blanca. Aligned north to south, the main range of some twenty peaks stretches for approximately 15 km, with a subsidiary range of smaller peaks stretching out to the west for approximately 15 km. Six of the peaks exceed 6000 m. Included among them are Yerupaja 6617 m, the second highest mountain in Peru behind Huascaran at 6768 m, and Siula 6344 m, made famous by the film "Touching the Void."
The area is barely populated at all, with what hamlets there are being very small and generally only found below 4000 m. The snowline is found at approximately 4,800 m. The nearest villages are Chiquian at 3400 m and Cajatambo at 3375 m. Some mining takes place in the area, so the north of the mountains there is an unsurfaced road leading up to as high as 4750 m. In 2002, the Peruvian Ministry of Agriculture declared the Huayhuash mountain range a “reserved zone” and prohibited certain economic activities, including any future mining.
Highlights
- Hotsprings Trekking to Huayhuash Mountain Range from Lima or Huaraz
- Explore the Huayhuash Mountain with Hotsprings trekking start or end
- Enjoy the Hotsprings Trekking Huayhuash Mountain Range from Lima or Huaraz
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The trek involves high altitudes, acclimatization days are recommended
Weather can change rapidly, be prepared for all conditions
Physical fitness is required, as the trek can be strenuous
Local guides are available for hire, though not included in the package
at the time of reservatio you have to mention to us name of your hotel or airport Lima Peru
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
