{"product_id":"9781905864638","title":"Peru's Cordilleras Blanca \u0026 Huayhuash: The Hiking \u0026 Biking Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndean adventure paradise\u003cbr\u003eAs mountain adventure destinations, the Cordilleras Blanca and Huayhuash in central Peru are unrivalled in South America. These ranges boast some of themost spectacular scenery in the Andes, and some of the most accessible high altitude trekking and cycling in the world. Perfect pyramidal peaks, gargantuan ice falls and turquoise alpine lakes are all easily reached from Huaraz, the region's capital and centre of tourist comforts.\u003cbr\u003eTrekking–20 hiking trails\u003cbr\u003eIncludes the classic treks: Huayhuash Circuit, Santa Cruz and Alpamayo Basecamp, as well as lesser known, wild walks in valleys which see few visitors. Ranging from easy day hikes to challenging routes of 10 days or more, all can be trekked independently or in guided groups.\u003cbr\u003eCycling–30 days of paved and dirt road routes\u003cbr\u003eIncludes a loop of Peru’s highest mountain - the Huascarán Circuit - as well as four other multi-day rides and five day-cycles from Huaraz. Covers all the information cyclists need to pedal past glaciers on 6000m peaks or fly down 2500m descents from high passes.\u003cbr\u003eMountain biking–off road routes\u003cbr\u003eIncludes two detailed downhill routes and information on organising guides to lead you through the labyrinth of exciting singletrack to be found in the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical information–planning your trip and getting to Peru\u003cbr\u003eCity and town guides and maps– Lima, Huaraz,Caraz, Carhuaz, Chavín, Chiquián, Pomabamba\u003cbr\u003eMinimum impact hiking and biking– how to hike and cycle lightly in a fragile region\u003cbr\u003eLanguage– Spanish words and phrases\u003cbr\u003e50 detailed route maps–at 1:50,000 or 1:100,000 scale for main trekking maps\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trailblazer Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47051215470832,"sku":"9781905864638","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781905864638_p0.jpg?v=1763615799","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781905864638","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}