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Cordilleras Blanc / Huayhuash - April?

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I'm considering my annual bike trip for 2019 and have earmarked mid April for 9 days riding - from Lima to Huaraz, taking in the Cordillera Blanca circuit and plenty of trails in and around the mountains, before returning to Lima.


Firstly, is this feasible?


Secondly, I am concerned about what the weather might do. My last bike trip - to Nepal - was impacted by poor weather, meaning that the views of mountains was pretty limited. I appreciate that April is just outside of the wet season, so may be OK. I'm keen to take in the mountain views foremost, so it would be a shame if everything was shrouded in clouds.


Given the time of year, I may be better off going to Morocco!


Any tips would be welcome.


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I'm considering my annual bike trip for 2019 and have earmarked mid April for 9 days riding - from Lima to Huaraz, taking in the Cordillera Blanca circuit and plenty of trails in and around the mountains, before returning to Lima.
Nine days is not enough IMO. You're going to be 2 or probably 3 days riding Lima - Huaraz, each way. The cordillera blanca north and east of Huaraz in the three remaining days will be rushed. I've been through that area several times in March/April. It's the end of the rainy season so you will have some wet generally in the afternoon.

That said, the most awesome road I've ridden is from Yungay to Yanama, then return south and west to Carhuaz. That's a two day ride in itself, but absolutely stunning mountains and not to be missed. You'll find some bumpy rock sections of the road west/north of Yanama = fun riding! There is an inexpensive hostal located in Yanama.

If you have the time, the ruins at Chavin de Huantar are worth the time to visit. Lots of ancient cultures in Peru.
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