CORDILLERAS BLANCA & HUAYHUASH | Trailblazer trekking guide

trekking guide

The next most popular mountain region in Peru after the Inca Trails near Cusco, the Cordilleras Blanca and Huayhuash boast some of the most spectacular scenery in the Andes, and most accessible high altitude trekking and biking in the world. Perfect pyramidal peaks, gargantuan ice falls and turquoise alpine lakes are all easily reached from Huaraz, the region's capital and centre of tourist comforts.

This practical guide contains over 50 detailed route maps and descriptions covering 20 hiking trails, more than 30 days of paved and dirt road cycling, and information about mountain biking in the area.

• Trekking – includes the classic treks: Huayhuash Circuit, Santa Cruz and Alpamayo Base Camp, as well as lesser known, wild walks in valleys which see few visitors. Ranging from easy day hikes to challenging routes of 10 days or more, all can be trekked independently or in guided groups.

• Cycling – includes a loop of Peru’s highest mountain - the Huascaran Circuit - as well as 6 other multi- day rides and 5 day cycles from Huaraz. Covers all the information cyclists need to pedal past glaciers on 6000m peaks or fly down 2500m descents from high passes.

• Mountainbiking – includes 2 detailed downhill routes and information on organising guides to lead you through the labyrinth of exciting singletrack to be found in the area.