How long is the huayhuash Trek?

about 130km
About the Trek With a length of about 130km (81mi) and elevations as high as 5,490m (18,012ft), trekking the Cordillera Huayhuash is not for the faint of heart.

Where is Huayhuash trek?

Peru
Cordillera Huayhuash Complete Trek is a 79.9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Huasta, Ancash, Peru that features beautiful wild flowers and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until September.

Where is Cordillera Huayhuash Peru?

The Cordillera Huayhuash is a compact but spectacular 30 km long cluster of summits in the Peruvian Andes. It lies south of the Cordillera Blanca and some 360 km from Lima at the coordinates: 10°16′S 76°54′W. The mountain range is comprised of dozens of snowy peaks.

How do you pronounce Cordillera huayhuash?

This astronaut photograph was taken looking east as the International Space Station was flying about 100 kilometers (about 62 miles) off the Peruvian coast and shows Cordillera Huayhuash (pronounced “Why-wash”).

How long is the Santa Cruz Trek?

30.1 mile
Santa Cruz Trek is a 30.1 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Yanama, Ancash, Peru that features a lake and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. The trail offers a number of activity options.

How do you pronounce huayhuash?

Capped with 20,000-foot peaks, the Cordillera Huayhuash (pronounced “why-wash”) a subrange in the central Peruvian Andes, is the second loftiest range in the world behind the Himalaya.

What is the Inca trail in Peru?

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (also known as Camino Inca or Camino Inka) is a hiking trail in Peru that terminates at Machu Picchu. Located in the Andes mountain range, the trail passes through several types of Andean environments including cloud forest and alpine tundra.

Where is the Santa Cruz Trek?

Santa Cruz Trek is a 30.1 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Yanama, Ancash, Peru that features a lake and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers.

Has anyone died on the Inca Trail?

No, this is not the first time someone has died either on the Inca Trail or Machu Picchu. In 2004 A tourist was struck by lightning on Huayna Picchu and died. In 2010 2 people died in a landslide at Wiñay Wayna campsite. In 2013 A tourist fell and died, on a lower part of Machu Picchu.

Are there toilets on the Inca Trail?

Where are toilets located on the Inca Trail? There are 2 different hikes on the Inca Trail and they each have toilets at varous places: 4-Day Hike which also includes the 5 day hike. Toilets are not “sanitized” and usually reek of urine and other smells associated with squalid toilets!

Which is the best trekking route in Huayhuash?

4 days: Santa Cruz, the classic trek in Huaraz. 6 days: Ulta – Santa Cruz, trekking Santa Cruz extended version. 9 days: Cedros Alpamayo, recommended trek surrounding the “most beautiful mountain in the world”. 11 days: Cedros Alpamayo – Santa Cruz, trekking in Huascaran National Park. 8 days: Huayhuash Circuit, short version of trekking Huayhuash.

How many days is the Cordillera Huayhuash trekking tour?

We offer different options, from the 4 day moderate grading trek until the 12 day strenuous classic circuit. I travelled a lot in all the 5 continents. I tasted from almost the all famous treks in the world. So, it was natural, that one day, I arrive to the Cordillera Huayhuash.

Where is base camp for Cordillera Huayhuash Trek?

Our 15 day Cordillera Huayhuash trekking features a visit to the Base Camp of Siula Grande, made famous by the epic Joe Simpson book and film “Touching The Void”.

What kind of trekking is there in Peru?

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