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The hiking circuit called “Route of the 4 Lagoons” (Ruta de las 4 Lagunas) is located in the Cordillera Blanca and its journey begins very close to the city of Huaraz.
The challenging hike connects the 4 Lagoons: Ahuac, Mullaca, Carhuac, and Radián; with an average elevation gain of +1600 meters and a total distance of more than 20 km, which makes this circuit one of the most difficult (full-day) hikes in the Cordillera Blanca.
The average route takes around 10 to 11 hours, for which you must have very good acclimatization and at least have proven experience on some other hiking route at more than 4000 meters above sea level.
To complete this circuit, it is important to take transportation to the village of Willcahuain (7 km from Huaraz), and this is where the path begins. In its initial sections, it leads to the first lagoon called AHUAC; this first section is quite steep (+1150 meters) and features pronounced switchbacks that ascend abruptly in certain sectors.
Very important information:
✅ IMPORTANT: Purchase 24 hours before the trip.
✅ Are you alone? Contact us to ask about our group departures.
*For more PAX, consult with an advisor.
Departure and arrival at the Alpamayo Hotel
06:00 am
06:00 pm
NOTE: The client must bring sunscreen, a 40L backpack, a hat, insect repellent, sunglasses, and trekking shoes.
Departure from Huaraz towards the town of Recrish for approximately 30 minutes. From there we will begin the trek of approximately 1.5 hours to the first lagoon called Radián from where you get a wonderful view of the snow-capped Huascarán, Huandoy, Copa and Hualcán mountains. We will continue along the same path passing through valleys, streams, waterfalls and quenual trees until we reach the Mullaca lagoon where we will set up our camps and enjoy the beauty of the Mullaca and Carhuac lagoons, carrying out recreational activities.
7:30 am. After breakfast, we’ll pack up our tents and begin our trek, ascending to El Zorro pass at 4880 meters, the highest point. From there, we’ll enjoy a spectacular view of the two lagoons and the Vallunaraju snow-capped mountain. We’ll then descend to the fourth lagoon, Ahuac, where we’ll have a panoramic view of the city of Huaraz and the Cordillera Negra mountain range. Afterward, we’ll continue descending for approximately one hour until we reach Wilcahuain, where our transportation will be waiting. Before returning, we’ll visit the Wilcahuain archaeological complex (optional, entrance fee S/.5.00). After the visit, we’ll return to Huaraz.
Arrival in Huaraz at approximately 2:00 pm.
Every day we have active hikes of approximately 4 to 5, sometimes 6 hours, depending on your pace and fitness level. You’ll find more detailed information in each of our travel programs. If you need more information about a specific day of the program, we can schedule a WhatsApp call to answer your questions. Please contact us for this. For calls or inquiries, please use this number: +51 943 081 066
For our mountaineering trips: If the mountains are easily accessible: For easy climbs, you don’t need much experience. However, if you want to climb mountains above 6,000 meters and the conditions become more challenging, we recommend taking a basic or intermediate course for proper preparation. It’s very important to be physically, technically, and psychologically prepared.
Regarding children’s preparation: It all depends on the mountain you want to climb with your children. Once you’ve decided which of our routes or mountains you want to take them on, we can give you some advice or discuss how to prepare them before you go.
Regarding seniors: It all depends on their experience level and health. Often, seniors are better suited for mountain trekking because they have more experience, so it’s always a good idea to ask about their experience as senior participants. If you have any further questions, please contact us. For calls or inquiries, please use this number: +51 943 081 066
For long-distance hikes, you need to at least train or do some short hikes, such as visiting lakes, to gain experience and feel comfortable with what you’re doing. It’s always a good idea to test yourself before a long-distance hike to avoid altitude sickness during the trek. If you’re traveling with children, it’s best to train them beforehand. If they’re accompanied by an adult, they should acclimatize properly before going on a long-distance tour or camping at high altitude. If you’d like more advice, we can schedule a call via WhatsApp to answer your questions. For calls or inquiries, please use this number: +51 943 081 066
Preparation depends on the type and technical level of trekking or mountaineering you plan to do. You’ll always gain experience gradually.
For demanding or technical climbing activities, it’s recommended to summit peaks above 5,000 meters beforehand and have a good understanding of high-altitude mountaineering equipment, such as the use of technical ice axes, ice screws, proper crampon use, and, of course, all other technical gear. For more information, we can schedule an appointment to explain everything related to mountaineering equipment and preparations for participating in our outings in more detail. For calls or inquiries, please contact us at +51 943 081 066.
For each trip, depending on the destination or the specific trip you’re taking with us, the meeting point is always at our office. On some trips, we’ll pick you up from your accommodation, or in some cases, a representative from our company will meet you and then transfer you to your transportation to continue your tour or trip. If you’d like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us. For calls or inquiries, please use this number: +51 943 081 066
On all our trekking and mountaineering trips, we do not include personal equipment in our prices, so you will need to provide your own gear: Personal equipment (such as boots, ice axe, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, Gore-Tex jacket, etc.). You can also find a short list of this equipment on each trip page on our website.
Our company also rents the equipment you need for your trip; see the list here on our website. For calls or inquiries, please contact us at +51 943 081 066.
On our trekking and mountaineering trips: Depending on the type and destination of the trip you book, some sections of the treks are traveled by mules or donkeys, or sometimes by horses. On mountaineering trips, the approach camps are also reached by mules or donkeys, but there are some sections where pack animals can no longer reach. In these parts, our logistics are entirely supported by porters.
Who are the porters? They are local people who were born and raised in the high-altitude villages. They are very strong and well-acclimated because, after the tourist season ends, they dedicate themselves to agriculture and livestock farming. Therefore, they are accustomed to the altitude and have lived in nature all their lives. They are happy to be in the mountains with our expeditions. For calls or inquiries, please contact this number: +51 943 081 066
Regarding accommodation and meals during the tour: Well, depending on the type of tour, for classic cultural tours or city tours, meals are provided along the way at tourist restaurants, and overnight stays are in hotels of the category requested by the client.
For tours involving camping and trekking: During the activity, we include breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring traditional and typical dishes from the region you’ll be visiting. At night, you’ll stay in tents, with separate tents for the kitchen and dining area.
For high-altitude or mountain trips: We provide special high-altitude meals, which are quicker to prepare, and we offer complete logistics including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You’ll sleep in special four-season high-altitude tents, using the best available equipment. If you have any questions or concerns, we can schedule a WhatsApp appointment to answer them and provide you with more information to ensure your trip is an unforgettable experience.
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We also recommend having accident insurance; we always recommend it. We are partners with Global Rescue. If you have any further questions about your trip, we can schedule a call via WhatsApp. For calls or inquiries, please use this number: +51 943 081 066
For all the trips we offer within our main tourist destinations, such as South and Central America, including the ascent of the 7 continents and the 7 highest peaks on each continent, each trip’s page on our website indicates the month or season to travel. Please then read the information you will find in our travel offers for each tour. If you have any further questions, you can contact one of our travel experts via WhatsApp. Thank you very much. For calls or inquiries, please use this number: +51 943 081 066
On mountains over 5000 meters, a local guide leads a maximum of 3 clients (3 people to 1 local guide ratio).
On technical mountains: On very high mountains, we manage our travel policy: one guide and a maximum of 2 clients (3 people to 1 local guide ratio). For calls or inquiries, please use this number: +51 943 081 066
For all the trips we offer within our main tourist destinations, such as South and Central America, including ascents to all 7 continents and the 7 highest peaks on each continent, each trip’s page on our website indicates the month or season to travel. Please then read the information you will find in our travel offers for each tour. If you have any further questions, you can contact one of our travel experts via WhatsApp. Thank you very much. For calls or inquiries, please use this number: +51 943 081 066
As a local company with extensive travel experience, we offer departures on various dates. Joining a group trip is the best way to stay within your budget, and while you’re welcome to join our groups, we recommend smaller groups for trips like mountaineering. To join a group, simply request the available dates, and we’ll send you the necessary information to join any of our trips.
Why go on a private trip? For trekking or high-altitude mountaineering trips, going private is the most recommended option, but it’s more expensive. Therefore, joining a group offers more reasonable prices. On the mountain, the only drawback is being on a rock face with another climber if one of you gets tired or ill. In this case, you’d have to abort or cancel the summit attempt and descend together. For more information, please contact us. We can schedule a WhatsApp call to answer all your questions.
En una montaña, por ejemplo, si van 3 personas y uno de los participantes se pone enfermo en la ruta, por seguridad tienen que cancelar o abortar la cumbre o volver todos juntos. Lo mismo en una montaña técnica si el compañero de escalada se enferma tienen que regresar todos, por estas razones a veces es mejor ir solo privado porque para una sola persona los costos son más caros por la misma razón que el viaje ya sería privado .
Regarding weather conditions, we strive to schedule each tour during the best season to ensure the most spectacular views and enjoyment of the chosen trip. However, even during peak season, inclement weather can occur. While this is generally a minor issue for hiking or trekking trips, it can be particularly challenging during high-altitude climbing expeditions. Therefore, the local guide leaders must always make the most informed decisions to ensure the safety of our passengers. We strongly recommend heeding the advice of your assigned local guide for each tour. If you have any further questions, please contact us. For calls or inquiries, please use this number: +51 943 081 066

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