Trekking Cedros Alpamayo

Overview

Availability:All year
Difficulty:Moderate to Challenging (steep passes and some long days)
Altitud:~4,700–4,800 m / 15,420–15,748 ft
Duration:7 days / 6 nights

The Cedros route explores lesser-traveled valleys of the Cordillera Blanca, leading to superb viewpoints of Alpamayo’s north and northwest faces. Expect high meadows, remote campsites and cultural contact with highland communities; ideal for trekkers seeking photographic vistas and moderate technical challenge.

Highlights

Outstanding views of Alpamayo and surrounding ridgelines.
Multiple high passes and diverse mountain environments.
Remote valley camps and photography-focused viewpoints.
Combination of long trekking days with scenic rest opportunities.
Authentic Andean community interactions.

Includes/Excludes

Round-trip tourist transportation.
Trekking guide.
Cook.
Muleteer and donkeys.
Camping equipment.
Full board during the trek.
First-aid kit.

Personal gear.
Travel insurance.
Tips.
Entrance fees where applicable.
Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day.

Itinirary

Day 1: Huaraz – Llanganuco / trailhead – Huillca/Osoruri

Transfer from Huaraz to the Llanganuco area and hike to approach the Cedros basin; camp in the Huillca / Osoruri sector to begin acclimatization.
Overnight camping.

Day 2: Huillca – Mesapata – Jancarurish

Ascend through valley corridors toward the higher Cedros drainage, arriving at Jancarurish where views toward the Alpamayo basin begin to open.
Overnight camping.

Day 3: Jancarurish – Vientunan Pass – Cedros valley

Early climb to Vientunan Pass (≈4,700–4,770 m) with panoramic mountain views; descend into the Cedros valley and camp near alpine meadows.
Overnight camping.

Day 4: Cedros – Alpamayo Viewpoint Day

Shorter day focused on reaching the classic Alpamayo northwest viewpoint, spending time for photography and rest before returning to camp.
Overnight camping.

Day 5: Cedros – Pucajirca approach – Jancapampa

Trek toward the Pucajirca approach, cross varied terrain and set camp in high meadows known as Jancapampa.
Overnight camping.

Day 6: High pass crossing – Descent to Safuna / Lower valley

Cross the final high pass of the itinerary and begin the descent to agricultural valleys near Safuna, moving toward inhabited communities.
Overnight camping.

Day 7: Lower valley trailhead – Transfer to Huaraz

Final descent to the trailhead and transfer back to Huaraz. End of the trek.

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