Alpamayo Circuit
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Peru Peru
General information about Alpamayo Circuit
Difficulty
Length
122 km
Elevation gain
6.800 m
Elevation loss
7.000 m
Highest Point
Oscruri Pass / 4.860 m
Lowest Point
Cashapampa / 2.915 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
122 km
6.800 m
7.000 m
Oscruri Pass
4.860 m
Cashapampa
2.915 m

The best time to hike the Alpamayo Circuit is:

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The Alpamayo Circuit runs for a length of 122 kilometers through Peru.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as hard and it usually takes 6 days to walk the Alpamayo Circuit.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.

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.

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The best time to hike the Alpamayo Circuit is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

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Specifics
Dogs are allowed!
Self-supply (There is no possibility to buy food on the way).
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
Only partly recommended for people with a fear of heights
Not accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The route is not sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
No sections accessible
Route planning

Arrival

You will arrive to Alpamayo Circuit via Jorge Chávez International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Cab. Duration approx. 13 hours.

Departure

Departure from Alpamayo Circuit is via Jorge Chávez International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Cab. Takes about 13 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

Hardly any other people and you sleep in huts/tents with no contact to villages
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