by site editor Rick McCharles
Personally, my guided Huayhuash Circuit trek of 2004 (PHOTOS) was the ‘best’ hike of my life.
Huayhuash is fantastic.
Peruvian Soul guides that trip today:
… The demanding and strenuous trek that has place in this 30km long mountain range is one of the most rewarding in the world. With its breathtaking views of awe-inspiring snow mountain peaks, glaciers, lakes and wildlife, Huayhuash has become a must for all trekkers around the globe.
While trekking Huayhuash you will be able to appreciate all the majesty of Yerupaja (Peru´s second highest peak with 6634masl) and Siula Grande (6636masl) which was the famous scenery of Joe Simpson’s epic book, based on his and Simon Yate’s true story of survival, “Touching the Void”. …
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• 6-16 days with this option recommended:
Difficulty: Challenging
Duration: 9D/8N
Length of the trail: Approx. 124km/77 miles
Trekking distance per day (approx): 15km
Check the extremely enticing website for a detailed breakdown of that adventure – Huayhuash Mountain Range – A trek of a lifetime!
You’d need contact them to find out prices.
related – our besthike Huayhuash Circuit information page
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I hiked this last year after discovering it on your site in 2009 and dreaming about it for a year. My sister and I went with Exodus. I definitely agree that it was the best hike ever; Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit couldn’t compare.
This seems like as good as any place to say Thanks!
Wonderful to hear that, Stephen.
We post for FUN … and to inspire trips like yours. As you say, Huayhuash is the ultimate.
But where do you go from there?
… One day I’ll do something similar in Bolivia. And parts of the Himalaya protected now from trekking could be as sublime. Perhaps Bhutan when it opens to independent travel.