The Quillcayhuanca Cojup Trek (3 Days) is a stunning short trek through the Cordillera Blanca, perfect for those looking for an off-the-beaten-path adventure with breathtaking Andean landscapes. This trek takes you through two beautiful glacial valleys, crossing the challenging Huapi Pass (5,020 m / 16,469 ft), offering spectacular views of snow-capped peaks, pristine lakes, and remote wilderness.
Ideal for experienced hikers or acclimatization before longer treks, this route allows you to experience the untouched beauty of the Peruvian Andes in a relatively short time.
We start with the pick up from our clients’ lodgings, we take the private vehicle to go to the QUILLCAYHUANCA entrance 3845 MSNM
This is the starting point of a wonderful adventure and beauty since from the beginning to the end we will be able to see the largest glaciers in this valley such as CHINCHEY 6223 MSNM MAPARAJU 5320MSN we will do a walk of approximately 7 hours to the first camp called TULLPACOCHA lagoon 4300 MSNM APPROXIMATE it will be a quiet and relaxing walk
After breakfast we begin the walk to the second camp called COJUB
But first we will walk along a very picturesque alpine route full of glaciers and small lagoons we will reach the highest point the HUAPI pass 5100 msnm a privileged place where you can see impressive mountains like the tullparaju, pucaranra, and many more then we will make a descent to the second camp.
After breakfast we begin the walk to the COJUB gate, where our private vehicle awaits us to take us to the city of Huaraz.
We finish by taking our clients to their accommodations.
(On this walk we do not take donkeys, therefore we only take porters.)
