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Located in Peru’s northern highlands, the Cordilleras Blanca and Huayhuash rise abruptly to over 6000m to provide the finest of mountain walking among the soaring peaks and glaciers. It is an incredible area, with fascinating flora and fauna, and the remains of pre-Inca culture. The focal point of this area is the Callejon de Huaylas, the name given to the Rio Santa valley which separates the Cordillera Negra (west) from the Cordillera Blanca (east). At some 3000m above sea level, the valley has glorious views of the snowcapped mountains throughout its length. Cordillera Huayhuash is about 50km to the southeast of the Cordillera Blanca. From afar, its imposing profile resembles that of a giant saw, with a dozen sharp summits lining a single ice-clad ridge. Situated in the Santa valley, Huaraz is a lively little town, where we spend a few days to acclimatise. From Huaraz, our two exciting treks traverse high passes from where one can fully appreciate the majesty of the Andean panorama. If you have more time, there is a possibility to book an extension to Cuzco and Machu Picchu, or to the Amazon.
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