Via Chopicalqui
An out-and-back trail, 2.8 miles each way (5.6 miles round trip) in Ancash, Peru.
- 2.8 mi
- round trip
- 3,082 ft
- climb
- 16,458 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Via Chopicalqui is an out-and-back trail, 2.8 miles each way (5.6 miles round trip) in Ancash, Peru, inside Parque Nacional Huascarán. It runs between about 13,760 ft and 16,460 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,890 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Huashao, about 8.4 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Yanarrajo, Chopicalqui and Yanapaccha. For camping, Campamento base Chopicalqui and Lake Llanganuco Camping are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Via Chopicalqui for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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