Alpamayo Trek from Vaqueria to Hualcayan (12 days)
The Cordillera Blanca in Peru is one of the most amazing trekking destinations in the world and home to the beautiful Alpamayo. Discover this stunning mountain on a 12-day adventure led by Edgar, a local certified mountain guide, and enjoy an unforgettable Andes experience.
Group
Andes
12 Days
Apr - Sep
Low
Beginner
Highlights
- Trek on the Alpamayo, one of the most beautiful mountains in the world.
- Discover the stunning Andean mountain culture in Peru.
- Enjoy awe-inspiring views of the beautiful Cordillera Blanca.
Description
Would you like to enjoy a trekking adventure on one of the most beautiful mountains in the world? Then join me on this unforgettable 12-day Alpamayo trek from Vaquería to Hualcayan.
Many consider Alpamayo to be the most beautiful mountain in the world. On this 12-day adventure, you will have the chance to admire its beauty from up close and to discover the colorful Andean mountain culture.
We will set off from Huaraz to Cebollapampa where we will begin trekking towards Laguna 69 before reaching Vaquería. From there, we will continue on a multi-day Andean trekking adventure that will take us to Jancarurish, the Alpamayo Base Camp at 4250masl. Our trail will end at the beautiful town of Hualcayan, from where we will be transferred to Huaraz. You can find a detailed itinerary below.
Keep in mind that this trek is open to everyone, families included. However, we will spend several days out in the mountains and you will need a good fitness level. Of course, we will be there to help and guide you on the way.
So, are you ready for an unforgettable trekking adventure in the Peruvian Andes? Then contact me and let's start planning your Alpamayo trek together.
Or, join one of the other Cordillera Blanca trekking adventures that we offer.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Transportation start and back
- Mountain guide expenses
- Luggage transfer
Price details
- Not included: Huascaran National Park entrance fees
- 5% of our proceeds go towards helping the local community.
Itinerary
Day 1: Huaraz – Laguna 69 – Hospedaje Illary Vaqueria
6 am transfer to Cebollapampa at 4000masl. From there, we will hike up to Lake 69, go back and climb to the next pass 4800. From there, we will enjoy the view of the mountains, then head to the Vaqueria hostel where we will enjoy the natural environment and dinner. Overnight at 3750masl.
Day 2: Hospedaje Illary Vaqueria – Tuctu
We will set off from Vaqueria and hike along Huarípampa Valley. On the way, we will pass by small farms. Camp at Paria 3900 m. Distance: 5.5 miles (9 km) walking time: 4 hours.
Day 3: Tuctu – Pucajirca Pass – Quisuar
Hike up for about 3 hours to Alto Pucahirca pass 4700masl, then to Huecroncocha, and set up the campsite at Quisuar at 3900masl, walking distance 12km about 8 hours.
Day 4: Quisuar - Tupatupa Pass – Jancapampa
We will hike for about two hours to Tupatupa at 4450masl, then to Jancapampa and set up the campsite at 3800masl. Walking distance about 12km, 8 hours.
Day 5: Jancapampa – Yanacon Pass – Huillca
We will enjoy a long hike to Yanacon pass at 4850masl, considered the most difficult hiking pass in this circuit, then down to Huilca campsite at 4300masl, walking distance 14km, 8 hours.
Day 6: Huillca – Safuna – Mesapata Pass – Tayapampa
We will start hiking to Lake Safuna, then up to Mesapata Pass 4500masl easy, and walk down for a couple of hours, total distance hiking about 10km 7 hours.
Day 7: Tayapampa – Caracara Pass – Jancarurish
We will hike up to Caracara Pass at 4850masl and enjoy beautiful views of Santa Cruz massif and Alpamayo. Our campsite will be at Jancarurish at 4250masl. Hiking distance about 10km, 8 hours.
Day 8: Jancarurish – North Face Base Camp Alpamayo
Rest day and explore on your own, relax, eat and sleep at the base of Alpamayo north face at 4250masl.
Day 9: Jancarurish – Ruinapampa – Ichic Vientona – Osoruri
We will hike through the Cedros valley to Ruinapampa, start the zigzag trail up for 3 hours. The highest pass on our trail will be Ichicvientona at 4750masl, then one hour to Osoruri 4625masl – 9 hours 12km approx.
Day 10: Osoruri – Jatun Vientona – Calamina
Hike up to Hatunvientona Pass at 4850masl for an hour, where we will catch stunning views of Cullicocha Lake. Then, we will walk down to Calamina to the campsite at about 3800masl, walking distance approx 8 hours.
Day 11: Calamina – Hualacayan – Huaraz
On the last day of our trek, we will walk about 3 hours to the village of Hualcayan at 2800masl, the trail end. We will be transferred back to Huaraz, 4 hours drive, arriving in Huaraz around 4 pm.
Equipment you will need to bring
Water bottle
Backpack
Poles
Sunglasses
What people are saying about Peru Bergsport
Simon
Simon
Andreya
We had such an amazing time on this Trek! From the beginning to the end we had wonderful service through “Wild Huayhuash - Tomas Operator”. It is an amazing, beautiful, take your breath away hike. The guides are knowledgeable, kind, and extremely helpful. We had guide/cook Rosmel, guide Angel, operators Edgar and Tomas. Rosmel made us food every day(breakfast, lunch, snacks (popcorn), and dinner), woke us up to a fresh cup of tea every morning in our tent, and guides us through the first few days of our hike. He was like Superman carrying our lunch on his back every day of the trek (think heavy food in pots, with juice). Angel was the guide the rest of the way through the trek and was also very kind and professional. He was funny, paced us well through the hard sections, and let us have breaks whenever we needed. Both Rosmel & Angel were always working to get us to the best viewpoints, and best camping spots first, before the other groups. They also both helped when I had an asthma attack during the trek. From the operator side, Tomas and Edgar were amazing. Going through all the information we would need, allowing us to leave extra things in their office, allowing us to rest and shower in one of their rooms at no extra charge when we got back from the trek, and Edgar helped us find a map of Huayhuash so we could document our journey when we got back (finding a map of Huayhuash in Huaraz was not easy). This was a well put together group, and always seemed to be one step ahead of the other Huayhuash trekking groups. I highly recommend!
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