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High route trekking and ascension - Nevado Diablo Mudo

Duration 11 days / 10 nights
Location Huaraz - Peru
Visit Ancash - Huanuco - Lima
Trekking Difficulty Difficult to easy
Ascension Difficulty Non-technical
Max Trekking Altitude 5,200 masl. San Antonio Pass
Max Ascension Altitude 5,350 masl.
Season May to December
Day 1

Arrival in the city of Lima from the country of origin, same day transfer to the city of Huaraz and hotel

Day 2

Acclimatization trekking in the city of Huaraz, visit Churup lagoon 4,480 masl.

Day 3

Transfer from Huaraz to Chiquian Llamac 3,300 masl. Rondoy 4,170 masl. From Llamac we will begin our hike, where we also meet the muleteer and pack animals to move us to the first camp Rondoy 4,170 masl. Elevation gain from Llamac to Rondoy 870 m. Hike approx. 05 to 06 hours.

Day 4

Rondoy 4,170 masl. Mitucocha 4,230 masl. This day we cross the first pass Cashan 4,810 masl. From camp we will climb an elevation gain of 640 m. up to the pass; after the pass Pucacocha and Yanacocha lagoons are observed, the hike lasts 04 to 05 hours to the camp next to Mitucocha lagoon where we will observe the peaks Ninashanca 5,607 masl., Rondoy 5,870 masl. and Jirishanca 6,094 masl.

Day 5

Mitucocha 4,230 masl. Carhuacocha 4,280 masl. Where we cross the second pass Jirishanca 4,800 masl. From camp 570 m. of elevation gain; from the pass we will observe the north face of the peaks Carnicero 5,960 masl., Siula 6,344 masl., Yerupaja 6,634 masl. and El Toro. This day will take 05 to 06 hours to Carhuacocha camp with a view of these peaks from very close.

Day 6

Carhuacocha 4,280 masl. Huayhuash 4,300 masl. It is the hardest day of the trek where we will walk 07 to 08 hours, an elevation gain of 520 m.; the path leads us between the four lagoons to the lookout, after the lookout we will observe the four lagoons of different colors, such as Siulacocha, Quesillococha Chico, Quesillococha Grande, Azulcocha. From the lookout, in about an hour and a half, we reach the Siula pass 4,800 masl. where we will observe all the mentioned peaks. Descending from the pass we will observe the peaks Carnicero 5,960 masl., Jurao 5,600 masl., Trapecio 5,644 masl.

Day 7

Huayhuash 4,300 masl. Cuyocpampa 4,600 masl. This day we will arrive at the Trapecio pass 5,200 masl. Elevation gain from camp 600 m. where we will pass very close to the Trapecio peak on the left side and Cuyoc peak on the right side. It will take approx. 05 to 06 hours to the camp.

Day 8

Cuyocpampa 4,600 masl. Huayllapa 3,630 masl. This day we will cross the San Antonio pass 5,200 masl. Elevation gain from camp 600m. From the pass we will observe the south face of the peaks mentioned in the trekking. After the pass we reach Jurao lagoon and continue the path until reaching Huayllapa, taking approximately 06 to 07 hours.

Day 9

Huayllapa 3,630 masl. Gashpapampa 4,490 masl. This day we conquer the Tapush pass 4,800 masl. Elevation gain from Huayllapa 1,170 m. 10 minutes after the pass we observe the famous Nevado Diablo Mudo 5,350 masl. Hike 06 to 07 hours to the camp.

Day 10

Gashpapampa 4,490 masl. Jahuacocha lagoon 4,100 masl. This day in the early hours 4:00 am. We will ascend to reach the summit of Nevado Diablo Mudo 5,350; after the summit we will descend through the Huacrish valley to Jahuacocha lagoon. It will take 09 to 10 hours to ascend.

Day 11

Jahuacocha 4,100 masl. Llamac 3,300 masl. Where we will cross the last pass Pampallamac 4,300 masl., elevation gain 200 m., after the pass 1000 m. descent to Llamac, in Llamac the transport waits for us for the transfer to the city of Huaraz and hotel. Then, on the scheduled date and time of your return trips to Lima, we transfer from the hotel to the bus terminal, end of our service.

Booking Conditions

We recommend making a reservation in advance to ensure a better price for you. Prices may vary according to the reservation date and the number of people. After we have reached an agreement on the total expedition price for each program we offer, you may book with a 40% deposit of the total agreed sum for the services.

This reservation will cover the following:

  1. Securing your spot for the scheduled date.
  2. Making transfer ticket reservations for Lima - Huaraz / Huaraz - Lima.
  3. Making hotel reservations for the scheduled dates of your arrival in Lima and Huaraz, according to the itinerary.
  4. Making reservations for guides, assistants, and/or staff for the scheduled date.

The remaining 60% will be paid in Huaraz after you have checked into your hotel. To begin the organization of your expeditions, please contact us for more information.

There are 02 rescue units in Huaraz
  1. National Police Rescue Squadron, based in the city of Yungay (very close to Huascarán mountain). Phone numbers: 043-493292 / 043-493333. They also have 02 helicopters available.
  2. Casa de Guías Rescue Unit, based in the city of Huaraz (Parque Ginebra s/n). The rescue cost must be budgeted beforehand, and if a helicopter is required, it will also be necessary to pay for the service in advance. Website: agmp.pe

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