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Huayhuash Circuit (Circuito de Huayhuash)
Peru
Worth knowing
The Huayhuash Circuit runs for a length of 119 kilometers through Peru.
The difficulty of the trail is rated as very hard and it usually takes 6 days to walk the Huayhuash Circuit.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.
You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp.
Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!
Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.
You need permits on this trail. The cost is 50 - 100$.
Facts about Huayhuash Circuit
Difficulty
- very hard
Length
119 km
Elevation gain
6.600 m
Elevation loss
6.600 m
Highest Point
Paso Punta Cuyoc / 5.000 m
Lowest Point
Llamac / 3.250 m
Round Trip?
Yes
Walk in both directions?
Yes
119 km
6.600 m
6.600 m
Paso Punta Cuyoc
5.000 m
Llamac
3.250 m
You have the following accommodation options on the Huayhuash Circuit
- in a tent/tarp
The best time to hike the Huayhuash Circuit is:
January
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Arrival to the Huayhuash Circuit
You can get to Starting point via Bus / Flugzeug. Duration approx. 7 hours.
Useful links to the Huayhuash Circuit
- The following websites offer you further information: Link 1 Link 2
- You can find a PDF with further information here:
Map and elevation profile of the Huayhuash Circuit
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