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  • Laguna Radion Trek (Four Lagunas Trek Day 1)

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    near Recresh, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Lambontherhodes
    Distance
    3.38mi
    Elevation +
    1660f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofLaguna Radion Trek (Four Lagunas Trek Day 1) Photo ofLaguna Radion Trek (Four Lagunas Trek Day 1) Photo ofLaguna Radion Trek (Four Lagunas Trek Day 1)

    From Huaraz we took a collectivo to Wilcahuain which is the start of this trailhead. We hiked the Four lagunas loop over two days with a relaxed day at Laguna Radion and an overnight camp. See our other route for day t...

  • Huayhuash Circuit - 10 days

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    near Matacancha, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    bentessele
    Distance
    72.92mi
    Elevation +
    19833f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofHuayhuash Circuit - 10 days Photo ofHuayhuash Circuit - 10 days Photo ofHuayhuash Circuit - 10 days

    Trekking done with a guided tour serviced by Chapada Trekking (https://chapadatrekking.com.br/) with partnership with Scheler Artizon (https://www.schelerhuayhuashtrek.com/) Day 1: Cuartelwain - Qaqanan pass 4700 m - ...

  • Laguna de Wilcacocha + Mirador

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    near Chilán, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Elis.Caro
    Distance
    8.33mi
    Elevation +
    2398f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofLaguna de Wilcacocha + Mirador Photo ofLaguna de Wilcacocha + Mirador Photo ofLaguna de Wilcacocha + Mirador

    Beautiful short hike near Huaraz. The lake is not blue as the others. However, it's the view that you should do this hike for. On a (semi)clear day, we could see the whole range of the mountain range, quite impressive. I...

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  • Laguna Churup Acclimatisation Loop

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    near Paria, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Dmytro Popov
    with nurderwind xodenko
    Distance
    11.81mi
    Elevation +
    2280f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofLaguna Churup Acclimatisation Loop Photo ofLaguna Churup Acclimatisation Loop Photo ofLaguna Churup Acclimatisation Loop

    A one-day acclimatization trail around Huaraz. Takes roughly an hour to get there, around 3 hours to get to the laguna and roughly 2-3 hours back to the parking area. Transportation can be arranged in your hostel in H...

  • trekking huayhuash 10 days

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    near Pocpa, Ancash (Peru)
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    andes x-plorer E.I.R.L.
    Distance
    78.03mi
    Elevation +
    31598f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo oftrekking huayhuash 10 days Photo oftrekking huayhuash 10 days Photo oftrekking huayhuash 10 days

    • Lenght: 10 days - 09 nights • Location: Cordillera Huayhuash • Walk route: Llamac - huayhuah - Llamac • Maximum height: 5100m. Cuyoc tip • Difficulty: moderately difficult • Season: Apr Oct

  • Laguna 69 (4604m)

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    near Yuraccorral, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Sandylu
    Distance
    8.60mi
    Elevation +
    1683f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofLaguna 69 (4604m) Photo ofLaguna 69 (4604m) Photo ofLaguna 69 (4604m)

    Laguna 69 is one of the most popular route to take in Huascaran national park. The total length of this hike is 14km. Overall, the trail is not difficult to walk, and easy to follow. However, the high altitude definitel...

  • Laguna Wilcacocha

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    near Chilán, Ancash (Peru)
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    Papadimitriou Dimitri
    Distance
    6.75mi
    Elevation +
    2047f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofLaguna Wilcacocha Photo ofLaguna Wilcacocha Photo ofLaguna Wilcacocha

    Great hike for acclimatization. Easily accessible from Huaraz with collectivo 10 (departs from Terminal Terestre Sur Catac). It s a 2 hour climb to 3750m. The path goes through a nice peruvian village and farms. Great t...

  • trek santa cruz 4 dias

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    near Queral, Ancash (Peru)
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    andes x-plorer E.I.R.L.
    Distance
    99.95mi
    Elevation +
    19386f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo oftrek santa cruz 4 dias Photo oftrek santa cruz 4 dias Photo oftrek santa cruz 4 dias

    Hiking Santa Cruz / Vaqueria • Hiking Circuit : Cashapampa - vaqueria • Duration : 04 days / 03 nights • Starting Altitude: 2900 masl Cashapampa. • Maximum altitude: 4750 m. • Difficulty: moderate • Best season: Ap...

  • santa cruz trek in cordillera blanca -peru

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    near Queral, Ancash (Peru)
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    andes x-plorer
    Distance
    26.54mi
    Elevation +
    8081f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofsanta cruz trek in cordillera blanca -peru Photo ofsanta cruz trek in cordillera blanca -peru Photo ofsanta cruz trek in cordillera blanca -peru

    Trekking Llanganuco – Santa Cruz 4/3 This is one of the ecologically diverse and scenic trails among the earths mountain ranges.while hiking beneath dozens of iced peaks many of them 6000 meters above sea level,such as...

  • Andes - Circuito de Huayhuash

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    near Matacancha, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    nurderwind
    with Dmytro Popov xodenko
    Distance
    68.41mi
    Elevation +
    20184f
    TrailRank
    30

    A traditional 8-day Huayhuash Circuit in one of the most attractive places in Peruvian Andes, done in winter (first half July). The route lies around the gorgeous range of snowy peaks up to 6635m high, with numerous lake...

  • Laguna 69 - Cebollapampa

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    near Yuraccorral, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    @charoandmarcos
    Distance
    8.36mi
    Elevation +
    2635f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofLaguna 69 - Cebollapampa Photo ofLaguna 69 - Cebollapampa Photo ofLaguna 69 - Cebollapampa

    Great trekking. Moderate difficulty. 14km roundtrip - 1-3 km: plain and very easy - 3-5 km: uphill, some rocky parts - 5-6 km: plain - 6-7 km: uphill and some steep parts Starts at 3900 masl and goes to 4600 masl. La...

  • Laguna Churup - Pitec

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    near Paria, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    @charoandmarcos
    Distance
    3.98mi
    Elevation +
    2119f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofLaguna Churup - Pitec Photo ofLaguna Churup - Pitec Photo ofLaguna Churup - Pitec

    We took a bus from Huaraz to Pitec, starting point of the trail. It’s mostly uphill and rocky. Before reaching the lagoon you have to climb a bit some rocks (there are chains you can grab). Note: we did the loop count...

  • Circuito Huayhuash Andino Trekking

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    near Matacancha, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Dmytro Popov
    with nurderwind xodenko
    Distance
    67.66mi
    Elevation +
    21132f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofCircuito Huayhuash Andino Trekking Photo ofCircuito Huayhuash Andino Trekking Photo ofCircuito Huayhuash Andino Trekking

    A slightly shorter version of the classical Huayhuash trekking circuit in the Andes. Breathtaking scenery (figuratively as well as literally), fairly stable and nice weather and well-trodden track. The trail starts a...

  • DayTrek8+:Yanapacha trailhead-Lake69

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    near Yuraccorral, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    CordilleraBlancaLodge.com
    Distance
    8.18mi
    Elevation +
    1955f
    TrailRank
    29| Rating 4.33

    Best views in the Cordillera Blanca. Taxi drop off at Yanapacha trailhead at 4600m, taxi pick up at Cebollapampa at 3900m.

    Uma trilha com paisagens deslumbrantes! Você começa por um lado da montanha e termina onde todos começam a caminhada par...
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  • Lago Llanganuco - Laguna 69 (4604m)

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    near Yuraccorral, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Alex_53200
    Distance
    8.97mi
    Elevation +
    3130f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofLago Llanganuco - Laguna 69 (4604m) Photo ofLago Llanganuco - Laguna 69 (4604m) Photo ofLago Llanganuco - Laguna 69 (4604m)

    Really beautiful spoty brought from Middle Earth. The path is very demanding specially the last 2 km uphill to the Lake. Wear proper footwear as it is easy to find water flowing the path. The entrance to the Huascaran p...

  • Laguna Wilcacocha (3745m)

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    near Chilán, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Sandylu
    Distance
    6.02mi
    Elevation +
    1847f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofLaguna Wilcacocha (3745m) Photo ofLaguna Wilcacocha (3745m) Photo ofLaguna Wilcacocha (3745m)

    Good acclimatisation hike with amazing views overlooking the Cordillera Blancas and the Huaraz valley. We took the road up, and which winded it’s way through several small villages on the way to the summit. Descending, ...

  • Cuatro Lagunas - Huaraz

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    near Recresh, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Alex Neumann 1
    Distance
    15.33mi
    Elevation +
    4993f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofCuatro Lagunas - Huaraz Photo ofCuatro Lagunas - Huaraz Photo ofCuatro Lagunas - Huaraz

    Radian - Carhuac - Mullaca - Aguak. GPS went crazy climbing the pass so this section not accurate. Very tough day high especially with a fair amount of snow in January. Incredible views and a very beautiful hike overal...

  • Santa Cruz Trek - ZOO VERSION

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    near Queral, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    tinbrendel
    Distance
    41.86mi
    Elevation +
    16804f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSanta Cruz Trek - ZOO VERSION Photo ofSanta Cruz Trek - ZOO VERSION Photo ofSanta Cruz Trek - ZOO VERSION

    Four day tour which is easy to turn from a moderate track to a very difficult one, by just adding a 30kg backpack. 1. Campsite - near the Lagoon, with many donkeys 2. Campsite - opposite site of the river, with many co...

  • Huayhuash Day 8/8. Jahuacocha Camp - Pickup Spot

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    near Jahuaccocha, Ancash (Peru)
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    Lucas Barbosa Gullo
    Distance
    3.48mi
    Elevation +
    515f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofHuayhuash Day 8/8. Jahuacocha Camp - Pickup Spot Photo ofHuayhuash Day 8/8. Jahuacocha Camp - Pickup Spot Photo ofHuayhuash Day 8/8. Jahuacocha Camp - Pickup Spot

    Trekking done 11th August 2023 Jahuacocha Camp - Pickup Spot The last day was a pretty easy day. We Walked just a few hours Only to reach the final place where the car Could pick us Up. Keep in mind that this rote Only...

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