Article Olimpica trek

Olimpica trek has a very interesting beginning in high pass Punta Olimpica (4 920 m asl), which can be easily reached by a regular bus route from Carhuaz. Directly in front of you open a wonderful panorama of the highest mountain in Peru – Huascaran. Then follows a descent into basecamp on upland meadow and associated relax with mountain views directly from the tent.
 

The second day awaits you spectacular ascent into the pass Punta Yanayacu with views of Huascaran and amazing tops of Nevado Chopicalqui and Nevado Ulta. Moreover, along the way is also picturesque lake Yanayacu, in which mirror the surrounding peaks.
 

The third day is about the return. You can go through the entire valley Ulta up to Carhuaz with views of Huascaran or hitchhike along the way, if you find these 30 km with all the baggage too much for one day.
 

• This trek does not have to start in the pass Punta Olimpica, but it can be undertaken as a crossing from village Yanama. Yanama – Quebrada Lehia Ulta – Punta Yanayacu and down through Quebrada Ulta
• Trip through quebrada Matara to the glacier Schneider
• Ascent from quebrada Ulta to the lagoon Huallcacocha