one of the least known mountain ranges in the world
and at the same time one of the most beautiful. It stretches along 30 km from north to
south and includes a string of gorgeous snow-capped mountains, most notably the Yerupajá,
and dozens of glaciered lakes of unparalleled beauty like Carhuacocha, Jahuacocha,
Mitucocha, among others. The full trekking circuit that, according to experts, is one of
the world’s most spectacular routes in the world, stretches along some 165 kilometers
(100 miles) and can be walked in about 12 days. Only one route goes full circle around the range. Two days after leaving Chiquián (3,400 masl), travelers will reach the heart of the range. The route climbs over five mountain passes and crosses charming peasant farming and herders’ communities like Llamac, Pocpa, Huayllapa and Pacllón, to complete the northern section of the loop. The route then continues along the eastern side and finishes on the western face of the mountains
A shorter circuit (45 kilometers) links Chiquián to lake Jahuacocha. The trek sets off from the villages of Llamac and Pocpa and finishes at Pacllón. Extraordinary glaciers, crystal-clear lakes, herds of llama and alpaca, hospitable residents and, most of all, pristine landscapes are the rewards awaiting those willing to venture in the discovery of this unique trekking circuit.