Peru very hard Loop

Huayhuash Circuit (Circuito de Huayhuash)

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Route & map

119 km Length

approx. 6 days Duration

6.600 m Elevation gain

6.600 m Elevation loss

5.000 m Highest point

May–Sep Best time to go

Overview of the Huayhuash Circuit

Difficulty

very hard

Length 119 km

Elevation gain 6.600 m

Elevation loss 6.600 m

Highest Point 5.000 m · Paso Punta Cuyoc

Lowest Point 3.250 m · Llamac

Round Trip Yes

Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

119 km

6.600 m

Paso Punta Cuyoc

5.000 m

Llamac

3.250 m

Best time to go

May – September

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About the trail

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.

Well, got wanderlust?

Good to know about the Huayhuash Circuit

Dogs are not allowed on the trail!

Not suitable for people with fear of heights!

Not accessible in winter

Campfires are not allowed

The path is sufficiently marked

Wild camping is allowed

Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail

There are bathing opportunities along the way

At least one river must be crossed

You shouldn't meet any bears here

No sections accessible

Getting there & route: Huayhuash Circuit

Arrival

You can get to Starting point via Airplane / Bus. Duration approx. 7 hours.

Accommodation

in a tent/tarp

You need permits on this trail. The cost is 50 - 100$.

Useful links to the Huayhuash Circuit

The following websites offer you further information:
- thepartyingtraveler.com
- wecollectmoments.com
PDF with further information

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