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The barren ground of this region, west of Caraz
is perfect for a challenging Downhill and a unique prospect to close
observation of the most stunning living thing in the area: the Puya
Raimondi. A Bromeliaceae that grows in few places living up to 100
years. The panorama over more than 140km of the Cordillera Blanca
rewards the long and dusty climb. You won’t know which to admire
more, the Puyas or the snow peaks.
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| PUYAS
RAIMONDI |
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| Rating |
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Downhill, easy |
| Downhill |
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From 4,200m to 2,100m |
| Distance |
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36 km |
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Timing |
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4 hrs. |
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| ITINERARY |
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Transfer
from Caraz via Pueblo Libre, 2 hours driving will take us by
dirt road to the Winchus Pass 4,200m. Then a short Uphill of
+60m to get the very top of the Cordillera Negra. We visit the
Forest of Puyas and go along the ridge for 4km to initiate the
Downhill. Series of switchbacks go across villages almost
perched on the steep slopes. The mountains around seems to be
green and yellow patches like an eiderdown as local farmers
grow potatoes and maize. After 2 hrs. we arrived at the city
of Huata from where we appreciated imposing snowed Santa Cruz.
Rest and finally a route Cross Country until the paved road
that leads to the Cañon del Pato to end with a short Uphill
until Caraz. They are 45 km of route for one 6 hrs. |
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