Max Altitude

5460

Difficulty

Moderate

Tour Distance

5952m

Tour Season

ENERO 2022

Santa cruz – Ulta

Santa Cruz – Ulta Trek is a 6 day trek ideal for those adventurous trekker who seek a shorter trek or who want to warm up and acclimatize for an intensive climbing expedition .It is an extension of our classic Santa Cruz trek with the trekking grade being medium to hard. The extension trail begins at Quebrada Huaripampa and ends at Quebrada Ulta which is close in proximity to Huascaran Peak, the highest peak of Peru at 22,205 ft / 6768m. The altitude ranges from15,912 ft / 4850m at Punta Yanayacu pass to 11,811ft / 3600m at Molinopampa.

Trip Information

Grade: Moderate
Length: 6 Days Walk
Distance: 67Km
Maximum Altitude: 4850m
Average: 4100m
Best Season: April – October

DAY

PROGRAM

Day 1

Huaraz 3100m / Cashapampa 2900m / Llamacorral 3760m

Day 2

Llamacorral 3760m / Alpamayo base camp 4350m /Taullipampa 4200m

Day 3

Taullipampa 4200m / Punta union pass 4750m / Cachinapampa 3800m

Day 4

Cachinapampa 3800m / Vaqueria 3400m / Molino pampa 3600m

Day 5

Molino pampa 3600m/ Yanayacu pass 4850m/ Yanayacu camp 4600m

Day 6

Yanayacu 4600m/ Huaraz 3100m

ITINERARY

DAY 1

HUARAZ 3100m / CASHAPAMPA 2900m / LLAMACORRAL 3760m

Depart Huaraz and drive to the small village of Cashapampa to meet your donkeys and begin your trek up the beautiful Santa Cruz Valley. Hike about 4 hours before setting up camp and settling in for the evening in an area called Llama corral.

DAY 2

LLAMACORRAL 3760m / ALPAMAYO BASE CAMP 4350m /TAULLIPAMPA 4200m

Continue hiking up the valley 5-7 hours towards the first pass of the trek (Punta Union 4750 meters). Camp before the pass near the popular Alpamayo base camp. Optional trip up to see the base camp.

DAY 3

TAULLIPAMPA 4200m / PUNTA UNION PASS 4750m / CACHINAPAMPA 3800m

Hike up and over Punta Union and descend to about 4200 meters where a nice camp awaits in Paria. Hiking time, 6-7 hours.

DAY 4

CACHINAPAMPA 3800m / VAQUERIA 3400m / MOLINO PAMPA 3600m

Continue your descent towards the town of Vaqueria, then cut southeast on the trail at Colcabamba. Enter the Ulta valley and sleep in Molina Pampa before ascending to the second pass. Hiking time, 4-5 hours.

DAY 5

MOLINO PAMPA 3600m/ YANAYACU PASS 4850m/ YANAYACU CAMP 4600m

Hike up towards tDayhe pass on a lightly-traveled path to a beautiful campsite called Avalancha situated below the towering peak of Contrahierbas. The sounds and sights of the mountain will keep you entertained throughout the afternoon! Hiking time 5-6 hours.

DAY 6

YANAYACU 4600/ HUARAZ 3100m

Enjoy your last morning at camp then pack up and hike out to meet your transport at the road. Transfer to Huaraz for the well-deserved warm shower and celebration banquet

Included in the Tour

Pre trekking Briefing.

A professional trekking Guide: English, Spanish and Quechua speaking.

An assistant guide for a large group (more than 7 people).

A Cook: mountain cuisine.

An assistant cook for a large group (more than 5 people).

1 Private transport of approaching from all the expeditions.

Entrance fees to the Huascaran national park.

Food during the trekking as indicated in the itinerary (breakfast, lunch, reception and dinner) we have option for vegetarian people.

Camping equipment: mountaineering tents (2 persons).

Mess tents.

Kitchen stuff: stove, kitchen utensils, chairs, tables and others.

Donkeys: the donkeys will carry all the stuff.

Donkey drivers.

First aid kit.

An emergency horse: which can be used in case of emergency, if you are feeling ill or if you are tired

NOT Included in the Tour

International flights to Lima / Peru round trip.

Personal equipment.

Food in the city.

Taxis in cities.

Travel, life or baggage insurance.

Unexpected expenses as when a participant leaves the group during the scheduled days.

Tip.

A day pack for your walking to bring water, camera, and light stuff (30 liters)
Rain gear (water and windproof jacket and pants)
Hiking boots
Few Pair of Socks
Warm clothes (jacket, fleeces, gloves, thermal clothing underneath, and down jacket
Sleeping bag
Headlamp (2 extra batteries)
Definitely camera
Cap or hat to protect yourself from sun heat, cold or rain
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Lip stick
Bottle or Thermos (1 liter or more)
Personal first aid kit with medicines that often use
Pair of Walking Poles really necessary for the hike