Mountain Biking in the Huayhuash Mountain Range, Peru

Day 1.- Private Transfer from Huaraz to Cuartelhuain
This morning, we board our private transport, passing through the towns of Recuay and Conococha. We will make a stop in Chiquian, beautifully known as the "mirror of the sky" (espejito del cielo). Continuing our journey, we pass the villages of Llamac and Pocpa, finally arriving at Cuartelhuain. Here, we will unpack and assemble our bikes to get them ready for the next day.


Day 2.- Cuartelhuain – Cacanan Pass – Carhuac Pass – Carhuacocha
Following breakfast, we begin the trek. For the majority of the ascent to Cacanan Pass (4,700 m), we will need to carry our bikes on our shoulders. We then enjoy a descent to the Mitucocha valley. After a brief rest, we climb to the next pass, Carhuac (4,600 m), followed by an exhilarating downhill ride to our campsite net to Carhuacocha lake.


Day 3.- Carhuacocha – Siula Pass (4,820 m) – Portachuelo Pass (4,600 m) – Viconga
We depart from the camp, riding along the shores of Lake Carhuacocha and head toward the Three Lakes viewpoint. Most of this steep section requires carrying the bikes up to the Siula viewpoint pass (4,820 m). From there, we enjoy a great descent on our bikes to the Huayhuash camp. After a short break, we push onward to the next pass, Portachuelo (4,600 m), and then descend past Lake Viconga to reach our campsite, situated right next to the relaxing Guñoc thermal hot springs.


Day 4.- Viconga – Cuyoc Pass (5,000 m) – Santa Rosa Pass (5,020 m) – Huayllapa
After breakfast, we ascend to Cuyoc Pass (5,000 m), which offers a magnificent panorama of both the Raura and Huayhuash mountain ranges. We then enjoy a downhill ride to the Cuyocpampa (Elefante) valley at 4,300 m. After lunch, we tackle our next pass, Santa Rosa (5,020 m), rewarding us with spectacular views of Lake Jurao and Lake Sarapococha. We descend to the Cutatambo camp and continue down through the Calinca Valley until reaching the village of Huayllapa (3,600 m). Here, you can take a hot shower, rest, recharge, and prepare for the next day.


Day 5.-Huayllapa – Tapush Pass (4,800 m) – Yaucha Pass (4,800 m) – Jahuacocha (4,100 m)
On a crisp morning, we ascend with our mountain bikes to Tapush Pass (4,800 m), taking in views of Mount Diablo Mudo. We then enjoy a quick descent to the Cashpapampa camp (4,400 m). Following a brief 3-minute downhill section, we ascend to Yaucha Pass (4,800 m) before embarking on our final long descent to our last camp nest to Jahuacocha lake at (4,100 m).


Day 6.- Rest Day at Lake Jahuacocha
Free day to relax by the lake. Optional: If you wish to keep exploring, you can take a hike to Lake Solteracocha and the Sambunya Pass (4,800 m).

Day 7.- Lake Jahuacocha – Pampa Llamac Pass – Llamac Village – Transfer to Huaraz
No more major climbs. On our final day, we descend partially along a water irrigation canal route and partially via a horse trail until reaching the village of Llamac (3,300 m). Before boarding our transport, we say goodbye to our reliable muleteer crew. We then transfer back to your hotel in Huaraz.

INCLUDE IN THE PRICE

• Mountain Bike Guide
• Cook during the trek
• Complete Food During The Mountain Bike
• Donkeys and Donkey Drivers
• Bi-Personal Tent
• Dining tent with chairs and table
• Kitchen Tent with utensils
• Oxygen
• Entrance Fees to Huayhuash Area
• Private transfer for start and finish the trek
• Taxi From Bus Station to Hotel in Huaraz
• First aid kit

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

• Personal Trekking Gear
• Sleeping Bag
• Hotel in Lima / Huaraz
• Bus or flight ticket From Lima / Huaraz / Lima
• Mountain Bike
• Extra

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