Follow in the footsteps of Joe 'Touching the Void' Simpson and trek around this stunning, remote mountain range. Although you may want to avoid the near-death crawl across a glacier.

Quite challenging walking circuit (10-14 days), over 5,000 metres at one point, with the most amazing mountain views you will ever see. Don't miss the natural hotspring where you can soak weary limbs surrounded by a cirque of spiky peaks about half way round the circuit.

There are loads of trekking agencies in Huaraz where you can hire tent, stove, food and a donkey to carry it all for you!

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If you haven't got time for the Huayhuash circuit, this is a great trek with spectacular scenery. We went with Huascaran Adventure Travel - great guide and much better food and kit than some rival operators. We booked through the Albergue Churup in Huaraz, which was a good place to stay.

www.huascaran-peru.com; www.churup.com

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A two-week trek run out of Huaraz, taking in epically beautiful scenery: alpine valleys, glacial lakes, snow capped mountains. See where Joe Simpson "touched the void", from the comfort of a valley-floor campsite, but be prepared for long days and thin air.

Most of the local agencies along the main street running to the Plaza offer trips, as do KE Adventure Travel, Journey Latin America etc if you're time pressed and need to organise before you get there.

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The Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negra are the best area to explore. Why? Because of the immense biodiversity that they contain. The geological features and the abundant flora and fauna allow you to understand the natural richness of this amazing region full of mountains. It is also very cheap and is worth a visit!

It is 8 hours from Lima. I recommend Cruz del Sur or Ormeño buses.

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