Huayhuash Andean Circuit
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Best season
The adequate season is from the end of April until the beginning of October. It is ideal in June and July.
Access
By car
Public transportation & hitchhiking
A "combi" leaves from Chiquián everyday around 9:00 a.m. heading towards Llamac. You will have to pay more for backpacks. It is possible to arrive at Chiquián directly from Lima or Huaraz. It is also possible to catch a Lima-Huaraz-Lima bus and get off at the fork to Chiquián, where a taxi can be shared with locals (10 soles per passenger, approx.) These generally wait around the fork when the buses are scheduled to arrive.
Description of the route
The first payment of 30 soles per person (keep the receipt) is at the entrance to Llamac, even before getting off the bus. It is not recommended to wait until this point to buy supplies for the trek, as you will only find basic markets. However, this area is the entrance and exit for hikers, so with a little luck and time you should be able to find what you're looking for.
- Day 1: Llamac (3.250) - Jahuacocha (4.030)
Leave Llamac heading southwest. The trail ascends quickly. After two hours of ascent you will arrive at a hydroelectric plant where there is a fork. Both paths arrive at Jahuacocha. One option is to follow the channel that feeds the aforementioned plant, but it is quite long and sometimes difficult to follow. The better alternative is to go through the pass (4,300 meters), which is highly recommended for its panoramic view of the Huayhuash peaks. However, to reach the pass you will have to ascend for two more hours on the clear-cut path. From the pass there are still two hours of hiking through beautiful camp to the west of the Jahuacocha lagoon, where you can appreciate the northern half of the Huayhuash peaks. Upon arrival to the camp, there will be people charging for entrance to the area. However, if you came from Llamac you won't have to pay it, just show your ticket. If you want to stock up on provisions, some houses in the area offer breakfasts and simple food as well as beer.
Expected time
At average speed, this trekking should take X hours/days from X to X
Permits / Fees
- This trek does not require permits. However, there is a cost of around 150 soles. This is paid in the form of 5 payments of 30 soles each to campesinos throughout the trek.
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Waypoints in Google Earth
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