Peru's Cordilleras Blanca & Huayhuash: The Hiking & Biking Guide

1st ed. January 2015. Cordilleras Blanca and Huayhuash boast some of the most spectacular scenery in the Andes, and 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. This practical guide contains 60 detailed route maps and descriptions covering 20 hiking trails and more than 30 days of paved and dirt road cycling.

Trekking:
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:
Includes a loop of Peru's highest mountain - the Huascaran Circuit - as well as 6 other muliday 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.

Mountainbiking:
Includes 2 detailed downhill rutes and information on organising guides to lead you through the labyrinth of exciting singletrack to be found in the area.