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Maybe
one of the toughest hikes with several passes far beyond 4,700m. A
proper previous acclimatization and quality camping gear are a must
for attempting this beautiful and isolated hike.
Regarding the name of this
famous 5,947m pyramidal-shape snow peak, there’s by far more to
see. Trail head it’s a Pre Inca structure, available to camp and
meet the burros and prepare for the climb to the stunning Cullicocha
lakes and the not less beautiful mount Santa Cruz 6,241m. | |
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| ALPAMAYO
FULL LOOP |
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See
Map |
| Timing |
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12 days |
| Rating |
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Difficult |
| Max.
altitude |
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4,860m |
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| Day
1. |
Ground transfer
to Hualcayan, trek to Huyshcash or Calamina, camp
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| Day
2. |
Trek to Cullicocha
lakes, climb Osoruri Pass 4,860m, descent to Osoruri, camp |
| Day
3. |
Climb Vientona
Pass 4,770m, descent to meet Alpamayo valley, gently climb to
Jankarurish lake, camp |
| Day
4. |
Optional day free
to explore Alpamayo Base Camp |
| Day
5. |
Climb Caracara
Pass 4,830m, descent along the meadows of Quebrada Mayobamba,
easy climb for Mesapata Pass 4,460m, descent to Safuna lakes
area, camp |
| Day
6. |
Day visit to
Pucacocha lake, right at the feet of Mounts Alpamayo and
Pucahirca, trek to Huillcapampa, camp |
| Day
7. |
Climb to
Pucahirca Pass 4,610m, descent to Jankapampa, camp. |
| Day
8. |
Climb to Tupa
Tupa Pass 4,360m, descent to camp at Huecrucocha lake, camp |
| Day
9. |
Climb to Alto
Pucaraju Pass 4,640m, descent to Tuctubampa, camp |
| Day
10. |
Climb to Punta
Union Pass 4,760m, descent to Taullipampa, camp |
| Day
11. |
Descent to
Llamacorral, camp |
| Day
12. |
Descent to
Cashapampa. Transfer back to Caraz |
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| Back |
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