"When I started to
appreciate the real value of simplicity and the way that people can be
happy in their environment, my senses opened to their beliefs, and my
respect for them too. Nature is a source of good energy and it´s nice that
we are now aware of ecology and a respect for nature. With this trip, we
will learn to love and appreciate what we
have, and enjoy every day life a little bit more."
Lucho Hurtado
We would just like to mention that our future visitors should meet the following conditions:
The following mountain trips are not suitable for people
suffering from heart disease, severe asthma, or fear of heights.
HUAYTAPALLANA - 1 DAY
We will begin our drive along the Shullcas River. As we climb the winding road to Acopalca, located
at 3500 meters above sea level, we’ll take note of the change in ecology. Here the ichu grass, trees and other
vegetation are replaced by curious cactus and bromilieas hanging from the rocky crag of the mountain.
We'll get a taste for the Andean way of life with our Andean friends in the town of Rondapampa.
Next we'll continue on the starting point of our trek. The initial portion of our hike is a bit steep. It can take
up to an hour to make this climb but we'll be sure to stop intermittently along the way to rest.
After a rest at the first pass we'll trek around the lakes, just enjoying the views.
Within two hours we'll have made our way to Cochas Grande, an emerald lake of glacial water. From here
we'll climb to the rock walls of Huaytapallana Glacier. It's a steep and challenging climb but not dangerous.
Once we reach the glacier line we'll pay our respects to Apu and absorb the view.
As we make our way down the mountain to the trail we'll stop for a snack, continue trekking around the lakes and finally traversing a few hills to make our way back to the starting point.
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For more information please contact us:
 incasdelperu@gmail.com
Mountain Explorations
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