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    • 1. Garagocha Lake
    • 2. Garagocha Col
    • 3. Chaclan Col
    • 4. Siula Pass
    • 5. Trapecio Pass
    • 6. Touching the Void
    • 7. Rasac Pass
    • 8. Sambuya Pass
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Huayhuash Alpine Circuit
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  • The Circuit
    • 1. Garagocha Lake
    • 2. Garagocha Col
    • 3. Chaclan Col
    • 4. Siula Pass
    • 5. Trapecio Pass
    • 6. Touching the Void
    • 7. Rasac Pass
    • 8. Sambuya Pass
  • 2025 changes
  • Logistics
  • Access Issues
​Day 1. Garagocha Lake

Summary. The adventure begins at Rondoy, leading to a beautiful campsite on a grassy shoulder. I recommend combining this day with the 4-5h taxi ride from Huaraz. Donkey-supported groups have the option of deluxe camping near Rondoy (5 minutes toward Gargocha is nicer than roadside) and then daytripping Days 1 & 2 to Janca with a light pack in a single day.
 
Elevation Gain: 500m    Elevation Loss: 0m     Distance: 2.5km​​
 
Ascent: Walk up the Rondoy Valley for about 2km then pick your way through the cliffs below Garagocha Lake via grassy ramps. Top out on a shoulder above the lake and camp there (100m walk to get water).
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  • Home
  • The Circuit
    • 1. Garagocha Lake
    • 2. Garagocha Col
    • 3. Chaclan Col
    • 4. Siula Pass
    • 5. Trapecio Pass
    • 6. Touching the Void
    • 7. Rasac Pass
    • 8. Sambuya Pass
  • 2025 changes
  • Logistics
  • Access Issues