Refugio Contrahierba

4100

75 beds in dormitories

May 1st to September 30th

CONTRAHIERBA HUT

Here you can enjoy walks and hikes surrounded by beautiful mountains discovering the beautiful CALLEJON OF CONCHUCO with its archaeological sites.

HOW TO REACH THE HUT FROM THE CITY ‘OF HUARAZ:

Go towards the town of Yungay, continue to the Pass of Portachuelo on a gravel road, passing through the LAGUNA Llanganuco, up to the small town of Yanama. Estimated time: 5 hours by car. Starting from that point there is a walk to the hut for two and a half hours. Transportation: Transport services from Huaraz to Yanama, via Yungay.

WHAT TO DO

Trekking Camino de los Dioses
Visit Quishuar culture archeological ruins

Information point
75 beds in dormitories
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Cafeteria
Toilet
Hot shower
First Aid Kit
Radio communications

Info

PRICES
HUTS RATES
Huts (Perù, Ishinca, Huascaran, Contrahierba)
- Bed (night) 50 Soles
- Basic (night, breakfast) 100 Soles
- Half Board (night, breakfast y dinner) 150 Soles
Vivaque Longoni and Casa Huaripampa
- Night 40 Soles
Huachucocha Chalets
- up to 6 persons, 350 Soles (price per night in a medium sized Chalet)
- up to 12 persons, 450 Soles (price per night in a large sized Chalet)
Extras (snacks, drinks and food) are not included in the boards. The price does not include the entrance fee to the Huascaran National Park (Huachucocha, Huaripampa and Contrahierba are not in the park). Caffeteria and restaurant are available to non guests.
TOP TIPS
We recommend our customers to bring the following items:
- Sleeping bag
- Personal towel
- Sandals
- Sunglasses
- Sun protection cream
- Hiking shoes
- Beanie for cold weather
- Hat for sun protection
- Gloves
- Mountain outfit
- Medicines for altitude sickness
HIGH MOUNTAIN GUIDES
professional guides for climbing or trekking
To reach and spend the night in Andean Huts you don’t have to use High Mountain Guides services. If during your stay you want to performe mountain climbing at high altitude it is mandatory, according to the regulation of the Huascaran National Park, to be accompanied by recognized mountain guides. "Refugios Andinos" highly recommend following services:
- Casa de Guías de Huaraz AGMP www.agmp.pe
- Centro de Andinismo Renato Casarotto www.donboscoexpedition.com

CONTACT US

The "Refugios Andinos" huts are located in remote and secluded areas of the Andes. Direct communications to huts are only possible via radio through our main office in Huaraz (Casa de guias). So if you like to receive information or book accommodation please contact us at:

Address

Parque Ginevra 28G,
Huaraz, Ancash. Peru

Email: refugiosandinos@hotmail.com
Telephone (mobile): (+51) 982 364 801
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