Fietsgids / wandelgids Peru's Cordilleras Blanca & Huayhuash | Trailblazer

The Cordilleras Blanca and Huayhuash boast some of the most spectacular scenery in the Andes, and some of the most accessible high altitude trekking and cycling in the world. Perfect pyramidal peaks, gargantuan ice falls and turquoise alpine lakes are all easily reached from Huaraz, the region's capital and centre of tourist comforts.

 

This practical guide contains 50 detailed route maps and descriptions covering 20 hiking trails and 30 days of paved and dirt road cycle touring.

Trekking – the classic treks: Huayhuash Circuit, Santa Cruz and Alpamayo Basecamp, as well as lesser known, wild walks in valleys which see few visitors. Ranging from easy day hikes to challenging routes of 10 days or more, all can be trekked independently or in guided groups.

Cycling – includes the Huascarán Circuit, a loop of Peru's highest mountain, as well as four other multi-day rides and five day-cycles from Huaraz. Covers all the information cyclists need to pedal past glaciers on 6000m peaks or fly down 2500m descents from high passes.

Mountain biking – includes two detailed downhill routes and information on organising guides to lead you through the labyrinth of exciting singletrack in the area. South America's top mountain adventure destination As mountain adventure destinations, the Cordilleras Blanca and Huayhuash in northern Peru are unrivalled in South America. The area boasts the most accessible high mountain trekking and biking in the world. Perfect pyramidal peaks, gargantuan ice falls and turquoise alpine lakes are all easily reached from Huaraz, the region's capital and centre of tourist comforts. Trekking 20 hiking trails Includes the classic treks: Huayhuash Circuit, Santa Cruz and Alpamayo Base Camp, as well as lesser known, wild walks in valleys which see few visitors. Ranging from easy day hikes to challenging routes of 10 days or more, all can be trekked independently or in guided groups. Cycling more than 30 days of paved and dirt routes Includes a loop of Peru s highest mountain - the Huascaran Circuit - as well as 6 other multi-day rides and 5 day cycles from Huaraz. Covers all the information cyclists need to pedal past glaciers on 6000m peaks or fly down 2500m descents from high passes. Mountain biking off road routes Includes two detailed downhill routes and information on organising guides to lead you through the labyrinth of exciting singletrack to be found in the area. Practical information planning your trip and getting to Peru City and town guides and maps Lima, Huaraz, Caraz, Carhuaz, Chavin, Chiquian, Pomabamba plus information on Yungay, Yanama, Chacas, Huari, San Marcos Minimum impact hiking and biking how to hike and cycle lightly in a fragile region Flora and fauna Language Spanish words and phrases 60 detailed route maps at 1:50,000 scale for main maps"

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