Duration : Acclimatization, 2 days and 7 days in mountain bike.
The first day, Transfer Huaraz (3100 m.) – Recuay (3400 m.) in vehicle. We initiate an ascent of 34 km. crossing the Querococha lake until Kawish tunnel (4500 m.). Descent to Chavín town and camp close to of Chavín de Huantar archaeological complex. (3200 m.). Asphalt.
Day 2. - We will visit the archaeological complex very early and will go to San Marcos town (3200 m.) From here, we will start a strong ascent to Huari town (3160 m.) and Purhueycocha lake (3590 m.) the 4 last kilometers are hard but the view and place for sleep are the best of the route. Camp close to lake.r.
20 km flat nd 25 km. in ascent.
Day 3, Ascent to Huatsucocha pass (4350 m.) crossing beautiful villages and valley. Descent to San Luis town (3130 m.). Here is the unique dirt road place for see the Alpamayo and part of east face of cordillera Blanca. 30 km in ascent and 20 km. descending.
Day 4. -Rest and visit in vehicle to Chacas town, international people knowing for wood works.
The fifth day We will descent to Acochaca village and ascent to Pupash pass (4050 m.) crossing valleys and villages like Sapcha. Descent to Yanama town (3400 m.)
Day 6.-Strong ascent until "portachuelo of Llanganuco" (4750 m.) pass. The view from there is the best of the route, Pisco, Huascaran, Chacraraju, Chopicalqui, etc … Descent to Yuraccorral (3800 m. or LLanganuco lake. Amazing descent. 30 km. up and 25 in descent.
Day 7. -Descent to Yungay town (2500 m.). Return to hot valleys of callejon de Huaylas. After 25 km. We will arrive to Yungay town (2500 m.) and return to Huaraz in vehicle after 7 excellent days in mountain bike and around of Huascarán mountain (6768 m.)
Recommendable date: all the year.
Level: Exigent.
Include assistence vehicle.
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