コルディレラオクシデンタルペルーボリビアチリの天然記念物・トップ20

この地域で最も高い峠の一つであり、高地での挑戦が特に困難になっています。両側とも同様の難易度ですが、どちらもTaulliraju、Tuctubamba、そしてCordillera Blancaの残りの壮大な景色を楽しめます。西側には途中までキャンプ地があり、近くに小川もあります。

Serene silence during the acclimatization walk for the trek through the Cordillera Blanca that literally lies before you from this point

The climb is demanding due to the altitude and the steepness. Prior acclimatization is essential. Personally, the last section between 5850 meters and the summit was difficult (I was out of breath), and the feeling of not making any progress required me to dig deep. Once at the summit, the view is superb, and the satisfaction is immense. For the descent... you can simply relax in the layer of ash on the volcano's cone. To avoid carrying our gear, base camp was set up just before the end of the 4x4 track. From this point, it took us about 7 hours to reach the summit and about 3.5 hours to return to camp. A fantastic adventure!

The Colca-Yanque Hot Springs are situated near the town of Yanque in the scenic Colca Valley. They offer a relaxing experience, especially after trekking the Colca Canyon. Visitors can enjoy warm thermal pools, with the nearby river offering a refreshing contrast for a cooler dip. Facilities include toilets, showers and changing rooms. As of 2025, the entrance fee is 15 soles.

Great lagoon in deep blue with 6,000m peaks with snow peaks in the background 😍

The hike is technically easy, except for a small section with a via ferrata. Getting there from Huaraz is easy with the public buses (colectivos), which leave from an unofficial bus stop on the corner of Avenida Agustín Gamarra and Av. Las Américas. It is advisable to start as early as possible in order to catch the last bus back in the evening. The journey takes about an hour. The climb up to 4400m was quite exhausting, luckily we were acclimatized.

At this point you should not be afraid of heights. The via ferrata does not require a climbing harness. If it rains or snows it will be very slippery, so it is better to take the alternative ascent or descent.

A wonderful place at the Laguna Churup at an altitude of 4450m. In the background is the Nevado Churup with its majestic glaciers. From midday onwards there are often numerous tourists, so it is worth coming early.