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  • Punta Yanayacu

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    near Yanama, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Alberto Pedrotti
    Distance
    18.29mi
    Elevation +
    7352f
    TrailRank
    72| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPunta Yanayacu Photo ofPunta Yanayacu Photo ofPunta Yanayacu

    Punta Yanayacu surely deserves interrupting the Huascarán cycling circuit for one day of nearly pure hiking. You see the Punta Olimpica, which you crossed two days before, from a completely different perspective. The cy...

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    yaser masoumi یاسرمعصومی
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  • Huallanca - Cañon del Pato - Caraz

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Huallanca, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Alberto Pedrotti
    Distance
    24.43mi
    Elevation +
    8812f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHuallanca - Cañon del Pato - Caraz Photo ofHuallanca - Cañon del Pato - Caraz Photo ofHuallanca - Cañon del Pato - Caraz

    Do not trust the elevation gain data: there is an unique, continuous ascent from the 1400 m of Huallanca to the 2250 of Huaraz. The canyon stretch is virtually flat., since the road starts very high above the river, and ...

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    yaser masoumi یاسرمعصومی

  • Caraz - Huaylas - Cañon del Pato

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Pilcomayo, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Alberto Pedrotti
    Distance
    46.87mi
    Elevation +
    14823f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCaraz - Huaylas - Cañon del Pato Photo ofCaraz - Huaylas - Cañon del Pato Photo ofCaraz - Huaylas - Cañon del Pato

    During the descent from the Alpamayo trek I had been impressed by the ideal position of Huaylas, spread on the flank of the Cordillera Negra on the far side of the valley. I do not know how many tuurists reach this forg...

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    yaser masoumi یاسرمعصومی

  • Lagunas - Llanganuco - Yanarrayo

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Llanganuco, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Alberto Pedrotti
    Distance
    35.60mi
    Elevation +
    8930f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofLagunas - Llanganuco - Yanarrayo Photo ofLagunas - Llanganuco - Yanarrayo Photo ofLagunas - Llanganuco - Yanarrayo

    From the Lagunas I head up again to the pass, in order to see the wonderful scenery in perfect weather, unlike the previous day. I also climb a mountain of approximately 5150 m, which even improves the panoramic income o...

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    yaser masoumi یاسرمعصومی

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  • Yanama - Vaqueria - Llanganuco - Lagunas

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Yanama, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Alberto Pedrotti
    Distance
    33.98mi
    Elevation +
    9419f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofYanama - Vaqueria - Llanganuco - Lagunas Photo ofYanama - Vaqueria - Llanganuco - Lagunas Photo ofYanama - Vaqueria - Llanganuco - Lagunas

    This was my bad day on the Huascaran circuit because the weather, initially well-promising, deteriorated gradually, such that I crossed the high pass without the view that I hoped to have. Luckily, thanks to a courageou...

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    yaser masoumi یاسرمعصومی

  • Chacas - Acochaca - Pupash - Yanama

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Santa Catalina, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Alberto Pedrotti
    Distance
    39.84mi
    Elevation +
    7648f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofChacas - Acochaca - Pupash - Yanama Photo ofChacas - Acochaca - Pupash - Yanama Photo ofChacas - Acochaca - Pupash - Yanama

    Between the monumental climbs to the Punta Olimpica and to the Potachuelo de Llanganuco, with its little Pupash pass this is kind of a minor stage within the Huascarán circuit. However, it is a very interesting day, firs...

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    yaser masoumi یاسرمعصومی

  • Pastoruri - Quebrada Pumapampa - Catac

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Tuco Macray, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Alberto Pedrotti
    Distance
    28.50mi
    Elevation +
    2530f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofPastoruri - Quebrada Pumapampa - Catac Photo ofPastoruri - Quebrada Pumapampa - Catac Photo ofPastoruri - Quebrada Pumapampa - Catac

    Third day of my way back from Huayhuash. As for cycling, it is a stage with only descent, starting from the 5000 m of the Pastoruri. Quebrada Pumapampa, ad fist sight barren an desert, is full of attractions, all diffe...

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    yaser masoumi یاسرمعصومی

  • Yanashalla - Huarapasca - Pastoruri

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Pachapaque, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Alberto Pedrotti
    Distance
    21.34mi
    Elevation +
    4672f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofYanashalla - Huarapasca - Pastoruri Photo ofYanashalla - Huarapasca - Pastoruri Photo ofYanashalla - Huarapasca - Pastoruri

    This is a strange case of a stage all close to the 5000 m. There is no major ascent, since this has been done the previous day, by reaching the high Yanashalla pass. It is the occasion jjust to enjoy the scenery: the di...

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    yaser masoumi یاسرمعصومی

  • Huallanca - Huellas de dinosaurio - Yanashalla

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Huallanca, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Alberto Pedrotti
    Distance
    31.11mi
    Elevation +
    8074f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHuallanca - Huellas de dinosaurio - Yanashalla Photo ofHuallanca - Huellas de dinosaurio - Yanashalla Photo ofHuallanca - Huellas de dinosaurio - Yanashalla

    This is the first stage of my three-day return from Huallanca to Huaraz. The whole day is spent ascending to the Yanashalla pass, short below 5000 m, with a long detour on the road to Antamina in order to visit the two s...

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    yaser masoumi یاسرمعصومی

  • Huayhuash 6

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    near Almamachay, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Alberto Pedrotti
    Distance
    17.57mi
    Elevation +
    5072f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHuayhuash 6 Photo ofHuayhuash 6 Photo ofHuayhuash 6

    Last stage of my Huayhuash trekking circuit, and beginning of my bicycle return to Huaraz. At the border between the two activities, in some photos you see the woman that kept my bicycle for six days in her choza, showi...

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    yaser masoumi یاسرمعصومی

  • Carhuaz - Punta Olimpica - Chacas

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Carhuaz, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Alberto Pedrotti
    Distance
    52.83mi
    Elevation +
    17493f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCarhuaz - Punta Olimpica - Chacas Photo ofCarhuaz - Punta Olimpica - Chacas Photo ofCarhuaz - Punta Olimpica - Chacas

    First stage of the Huascaran circuit. The elevation gain is straightforward: a continuous ascent from 2494 to 4904 plus some little extra. I do not why a completely wrong value is computed.

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    yaser masoumi یاسرمعصومی

  • Humacchuco - Yungay - Caraz

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Saviapampa, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Alberto Pedrotti
    Distance
    23.44mi
    Elevation +
    1158f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHumacchuco - Yungay - Caraz Photo ofHumacchuco - Yungay - Caraz Photo ofHumacchuco - Yungay - Caraz

    The highlight of the last stage of the Huascarán circuit is the visit to the Campo Santo de YungayL for its incredible story, I recommend the reading of https://www.panorama-photo.net/panorama.php?pid=26435

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    yaser masoumi یاسرمعصومی

  • Punta Callan

    Road Bike
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    near Huaraz, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Alberto Pedrotti
    Distance
    44.06mi
    Elevation +
    6293f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofPunta Callan Photo ofPunta Callan Photo ofPunta Callan

    Ascent from Huaraz to Punta Callan, a high pass in the Cordillera Negra. This is totally on asphalt, since it is an important road, which later descends to the Pacific coast. From the pass, further on to the summit with...

  • Peru - Loop through the NP Huascaran

    Off Road
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    near Pampac, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    dicus
    Distance
    143.17mi
    Elevation +
    16522f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofPeru - Loop through the NP Huascaran Photo ofPeru - Loop through the NP Huascaran Photo ofPeru - Loop through the NP Huascaran

    The first part of the loop, from Yungay to Chacas and further to Acochaca is tarred and in very good condition. From Acochaca it’s just gravel road. The first part of the gravel road until Yanama is the worst part. The R...

  • Santa CruzTrek April 2011

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    near Tingo, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Gussler
    Distance
    35.97mi
    Elevation +
    5725f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofSanta CruzTrek April 2011 Photo ofSanta CruzTrek April 2011 Photo ofSanta CruzTrek April 2011

    Great 4 days hike in the Cordillera Blanca mountains few hundres km north of Lima Perú. Santa Cruz Trek with donkeys and butiful mountain view. My infromation about lenght before the journey was 44 km but my Garmin GPS ...

    Beautiful!
    luan50

  • Huayhuash Trek - Peru

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    near Llampa, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Bestetti Enrico
    Distance
    90.29mi
    Elevation +
    21811f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHuayhuash Trek - Peru Photo ofHuayhuash Trek - Peru Photo ofHuayhuash Trek - Peru

    Tappe, tempi (comprese le soste) e distanze 22/06/2015 Huaratz - Huayhuash - ore - 141 km 22/06/2015 Pocpa - Cuartelwain - ore 3:57 - 12.5 km 23/06/2015 Cuartelwain - Mitucocha - ore 4:55 - 8.1 km 24/06/2015 Mitucoch...

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  • Peru - Huayhuash in 4,5 days

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    near Llamac, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Karsten Leckebusch
    Distance
    68.50mi
    Elevation +
    22083f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofPeru - Huayhuash in 4,5 days Photo ofPeru - Huayhuash in 4,5 days Photo ofPeru - Huayhuash in 4,5 days

    Disclaimer: If you have more than 5 days at your disposal, don't do the Huayhuash-Tour in 4,5 days. Take your time and spend as much time as possible in these fantastic mountains. Unfortunately we had only 5 days to com...

  • Alpomayo Circuit, Cordillera Blanca, Peruvian Andes

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    near Pato, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    Alex Chile
    Distance
    77.05mi
    Elevation +
    23560f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofAlpomayo Circuit, Cordillera Blanca, Peruvian Andes Photo ofAlpomayo Circuit, Cordillera Blanca, Peruvian Andes Photo ofAlpomayo Circuit, Cordillera Blanca, Peruvian Andes

    Beautiful hike in the high altitude mostly between 4000-5000 m. 126 km Solo 4,5 days Ultralight, base weight 5,49 kg I did it in the monsoon mostly under rain, should be easier in a dry season.

  • Santa Cruz Trek

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    near Vaquería, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    seancau
    Distance
    28.02mi
    Elevation +
    5292f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofSanta Cruz Trek Photo ofSanta Cruz Trek Photo ofSanta Cruz Trek

    Santa Cruz Trek in 2days, Vaqueria-Cashapampa. 1. Colectivo Huaraz-Yungay (actually got in the Laguna 69 tour bus & paid the driver S/. 5). About 1hour. 2. Colectivo Yungay-Vaqueria, 3 very bumpy hours. S/. 15 (driver ...

  • Huayhuash

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    near Pocpa, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    chrwerner
    Distance
    77.53mi
    Elevation +
    16877f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofHuayhuash Photo ofHuayhuash Photo ofHuayhuash

    11 Days Treck around the Huayhuash Massiv, Easy treck but high altitude and few possibilities to escape. Careful acclimatization recommended. If you need support contact Anamin at abnervr6@hotmail.com

  • Lake Llaca - Laguna Llaca

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    near Curhaus, Ancash (Peru)
    Author
    guilleliss
    Distance
    7.30mi
    Elevation +
    5095f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofLake Llaca - Laguna Llaca Photo ofLake Llaca - Laguna Llaca Photo ofLake Llaca - Laguna Llaca

    Beautiful long one-day trek. From Huaraz, take a bus (S./1 / USD 0.3cents) bus from the main market, direction to the town of "Marian". Look for the sign on the bus front or just ask. After 20/30 minutes you arrive to...

    Beautiful trek and I had it all to myself, the Lagoon too! The lack of detailed information made this trek a bit frus...
    Vic Lefrancois

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