WebDay 5: From Huayhuash we climb towards our highest pass Trapecio at 5050m. The trail is mixed with some trails through mountain grasses and then unmarked routes across glacial moraine rock. At the pass we stop to enjoy stunning views of Trapecio, Puscanturpa and Cuyoc mountains and surrounding valleys and then descend on moraine rock past a … WebThe Huayhuash Circuit trek is a 10 day, remote, high altitude trek in the Cordillera Huayhuash mountain range of Peru. If you want a challenging, beautiful, quiet and little frequented route, then this is for you. The tiny villages en route look blissfully out of touch with the rest of the world! Crosses 7 high altitude passes; all over 4600m
Structural Evolution of the Cordillera Huayhuash, Andes of Peru
WebThe Cordillera Huayhuash trek is one of Peru’s most iconic and rewarding walks. Our fully-supported walk through the Huayhuash takes you into the wilderness of the Peruvian … WebHuayhuash range in Peru the jumping off point is Huaraz, one of our top 10 hiking towns in the world about 130km (81mi) plus numerous sidetrips 8-11 days on the Circuit many passes over 4600m (15,092ft) Punta Coyoc pass 5490m (18,012ft) rugged, remote and dangerous kamloops bc to penticton bc
Huayhuash Trek, Peru: The Ultimate Cordillera …
Web11 Jun 2024 · FINAL THOUGHTS. It’s not hard to see why the Huayhuash Circuit is considered by many as the best trek in the continent. High mountain passes, snow-capped peaks, immaculate lagunas and great camping spots make this hiking route, together with the Ausangate lodge to lodge trek, as one of our favourite ones of all time. WebAn expedition to the Cordillera Huayhuash in the north-central Andes of Peru has shown the range consists of complexly folded and thrust-faulted Cretaceous sedimentary rocks, and less deformed early to middle Tertiary(?) andesitic volcanic rocks, all intruded by granitic plutons thought to be as young as 9 m. y. B.P. WebThe Huayhuash Trekking is located in the Cordillera of the same name in the Andes of Peru, is the second highest tropical mountain range in the world after the Cordillera Blanca, and the hike that crosses its entire mountain system is considered among the most beautiful treks on the planet. In its 30 kms from north to south of this range, there are 7 mountains … kamloops bc apartments for rent