our 5 best trekking routes in peru
If you enjoy trekking and hiking, Peru has the perfect trails for you. We recommend visiting and experiencing nature and the cultural richness of the Andean people. You can see the list of our 5 best trekking routes in Peru.
cordillera blanca
Cordillera Blanca. It is a mountain range located in Peru and is part of the Andes Mountains, considered the «Peruvian capital of mountaineering.» It has the highest and most beautiful peaks in Peru. Among its most famous peaks are the snow-capped Huascaran (6,768 m), Chopicalqui (6,354 m), Huandoy (6,000 m), and Alpamayo (5,947 m). It constitutes the highest tropical mountain range in the world. It has an area of 180 km in length with 663 glaciers, 269 emerald lagoons and 41 rivers, as well as 33 archaeological sites. The flora and fauna of the mountains are impressive, including the Raimondi Puya, ancient forests of quenual and cacti. It offers countless tourist circuits for trekking, ice and rock climbing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and more.
Cordillera Huayhuash. Located 50 km south of the Cordillera Blanca, between the borders of Ancash, Huánuco and Lima. Known as the most splendid of the Peruvian mountain ranges, it has a length of 30 km. It has beautiful mountains, peaks including Yerupaja (6,634 m), Jirishanca (6,094 m), Siula Grande (6,344 m), Rasac (6,017 m) and lagoons of incomparable beauty, Carhuacocha, Jahuacocha, Mitucocha, Huayhuash and others. It has impressive trekking circuits, considered one of the most spectacular treks on the planet.
Laguna 69 – One of the most beautiful lagoons in the bright blue Cordillera Blanca, located at the foot of the Chacraraju mountain (6,112 m) within Huascarán National Park, it is of moderate difficulty and is ideal for acclimatization for tourists planning longer hikes and climbs.
Trekking Details:
Altitude Range: 3,100 / 4,604 m
Duration: 1 Day / 14 km
Difficulty: Moderately Demanding
Activity: Nature / Adventure
Season: All Year
Departure Frequency: Daily
Santa Cruz Trek is one of the most popular hikes in the Cordillera Blanca and Peru. Located within Huascarán National Park, the trek takes you to the base camp of Alpamayo Mountain, offering beautiful natural landscapes, lagoons, and mountains.
Trek Details:
Altitude Range: 2,900 / 4,750 m.a.s.l.
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Difficulty: Easy / Moderate
Season: April / October
Trek Start: Cashapampa
Trek End: Llanganuco Gorge
Activity: Nature and Adventure
The Crossing Cedros – Alpamayo – Santa Cruz Trek is one of the most spectacular hikes in the Cordillera Blanca. Located within Huascarán National Park, we combine trekking with a cross-country hike to reach the high mountain peak of Alpamayo (5,400 m). Then, we connect to the Santa Cruz Trek. During the trek, you can see the pyramidal face and the west face of Alpamayo, where many mountaineers reach the summit. This trek offers beautiful natural landscapes and an unforgettable experience.
Trek Details
Altitude Range: 2,900 / 4,850 m.a.s.l.
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Difficulty: Moderate
Season: April / October
Trek Start: Cashapampa / Conay
Trek End: Santa Cruz Valley
Activity: Nature and Adventure
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