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| 2012 Price | £1795 or US$2995 or €2095 | |
| Flights from UK | from £800-£1000 | |
| Dates | 3rd - 24th September 2012 | |
| Duration | 22 days | |
| Grade |
1A for trek,
( 3B with Rasac col ) | |
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A spectacular trekking and climbing itinerary in Peru
We offer an extended itinerary over most of our competitors, with more climbing and an exciting trip onto the glacier below Yerupaja.
The circuit trek of the Cordillera Huayhuash is one of the world's greatest treks. For mountain scenery and remoteness it is without equal in the Andes. In 2012 we are again running the itinerary which we ran for the first time back in 2004 - an extended circuit compared with most companies, and including several spectacular climbing options. These include ascents of at least two 5000m peaks, Suerococha c.5400m and Leon Huacanan 5421m and a trip into the high glacier basin below the spectacular and immense south face of Yerupaja.
The Huayhuash (pronounced Why-wash) circuit is a difficult and wild trek, crossing several high passes including one over 5000m high so a high level of fitness is recommended. This extended trek will be fully supported and take us a total of seventeen days, including a couple of rest days and the ascents of Suerococha and Leon.
On the Leon glacier, looking towards the Cordillera Huayhuash.
Previous experience of trekking and camping in remote areas is essential. This is a tough trek suitable only for those who are both fit and adventurous. You will need to have or hire an ice-axe and crampons for the ascent of Suerococha and Leon Huacanan and for the trip onto the glacier beneath Yerupaja, but there is no need to have previous experience of using these prior to the expedition for these peaks.
For those who wish to see more of the cultural side of Peru we have allowed time in our schedules for this trekking expedition to be extended to allow time for a short tour of the famous city of Cuzco. For details and prices see our Cuzco and Machu Picchu extension page.
Included in our Price |
Not Included in our Price |
| All land transport in Peru as per
itinerary. All accommodation in Peru as per itinerary. Food while in the mountains. Organisation and planning of the expedition. Pack animal service on trek. Tents, stoves, ropes and other communal equipment. National Park and climbing permits. Services of a western (usually UK) expedition leader. |
Flights to Lima. Airport Tax. Insurance. Personal equipment (e.g. clothing, sleeping bag). Meals and snacks in towns and cities. Laundry, souvenirs, tips and drinks. |
General Information about our holidays
Please read our warning on altitude before booking this expedition to high altitudes.
Please read the comments about our style of trip before booking one of our treks or expeditions.
Who runs 'Andes' and where we are based
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