Santa Cruz Trek

80.83 km loop hiking starting from Pomabamba. Elevation gain is 6118 m, with altitude ranging from 2905 m to 4748 m. Estimated time: 35 h 30 min. Starting town: Pomabamba (Ancash, Pérou).

This hike includes 5 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 2807 m across 44.01 km, with an average slope of 6.4%.

• Climb 1 (at km 11.32 km): +865 m over 5.88 km, average slope 14.7%
• Climb 2 (at km 65.91 km): +398 m over 3.37 km, average slope 11.8%
• Climb 3 (at km 101.27 km): +690 m over 22.39 km, average slope 3.1%
• Climb 4 (at km 136.81 km): +690 m over 11.05 km, average slope 6.2%
• Climb 5 (at km 150.38 km): +164 m over 1.31 km, average slope 12.5%