Llanganuco Santa Cruz
 

It’s a one popular hike in the cordillera Blanca, in the way we can see the majestic mountains , crystal-clear lakes and wonderful access as it is Portachuelo access; from this point we can check, a wonderful panoramic view of the Llanganuco valley and of course the wonderful and beautiful mountains of the Cordillera Blanca like: Huascaran (6768masl), Huandoy (6395masl), Pisco (5750masl), Chacraraju (6112masl), Chopicallqui (6354masl) in the trekking.

Then we should prepare for acclimatization in order to access some of the summits of the Cordillera Blanca.
 


Places
Altitude
Days
Nº PAX
Easy
Moderate

Difficult
Months
Observations
Starting point
vaquería
The starting point is optional
Finishing point
Casha-
pampa
High point
4750m.s.n.m
Past Punta Unión
Low point
2900m.s.n.m
Difficulty
   X
Duration
4 /5
Dates of visit
April
Oct
Minimum # of people
 02
Maximum # of people
 10
Difference in elevation
1850 mts.
Distance
62 km
   
 

  Duration: 4-5 days (only the trekking)
Distance: 63 Km. Difficulty: M, P/D

This a clasic trek of the Cordillera Blanca, considered among the most important in the World due to is great natural beauty. This circuit is the most visited because in just a few days one can observe the impressing views of the beautiful landscape of the Cordillera Blanca. HEre we will come about with cristal-clear streams and rivers, beautiful turquoise colored lakes, snow-capped mountains that surpass 6000 meters of altitude, we will do overpasses above 4,7000 meters. We will also find local people who are very friendly and willing to talk with visitors.


Itinerary:

Day 1: Huaraz (3,100 masl) –Cashapampa (3150 masl) - Llama Corral (3,800 masl)
Day 2: Llama Corral – Taullipampa (4,250 masl)
Day 3: Taullipampa – Cachina Pampa (3,700 masl)
Day 4: Cachina Pampa – Pacchapampa (4,250 masl)
Day 5: Pacchapampa – Cebollapampa (4,100 masl)