Circuito de Huayhuash vs Santa Cruz Trek
A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.
Units
| Circuito de Huayhuash | Santa Cruz Trek | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 63 mi101 km | 38 mi62 km |
| Elevation gain | 17,300 ft5,273 m | 10,571 ft3,222 m |
| Typical duration | 6 days | 4 days |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | Local | Local |
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Best time to hike | Best from June to August | Best from July to September |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Circuito de Huayhuash vs Santa Cruz Trek: which should you hike?
At 63 mi101 km, Circuito de Huayhuash is the longer route — roughly 24 mi39 km more than Santa Cruz Trek (38 mi62 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Santa Cruz Trek is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.