Itinerary
Day 1. Acclimatization: Huaraz – Wilcacocha 3700m (4 hours of hiking).
Continuing our journey, today we will observe beautiful lagoons such as Laguna Ichiccocha and Laguna Jatuncocha, which in Spanish mean “small lagoon” and “big lagoon,” as well as mountains like Alpamayo, considered the most beautiful mountain in the world. The hiking time is approximately 6 hours.
Day 2. Acclimatization: Huaraz – Laguna Churup 4450m (5–6 hours of hiking)
We leave with our private transport to a place called Pitek (45 minutes). Here, the transport drops us off, and we start hiking along a well-marked trail to Laguna Churup. Approximately 3 hours of ascent and 3 hours of descent. Today we will cover a total of 7 km, that is, 3.5 km uphill and 3.5 km downhill. The transport will be waiting at the same place for our return to the city.
Day 3. Huaraz – Cashapampa (2990m) – Llamacorral (3760m)
After breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer by private transport to the town of Cashapampa (approximately 3 hours). During the trip, we will pass through many Andean towns in the Callejón de Huaylas. We will see many snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, such as Huascarán, the highest tropical mountain in the world. In the town, our muleteer will be waiting to start the hike through the Santa Cruz Valley to our first camp, Llamacorral (approximately 5 hours).
+770m
9.2 km
Snack – Lunch – Dinner
Day 4. Llamacorral – Taullipampa (4200m)
Continuing our journey, today we will observe beautiful lagoons such as Laguna Ichiccocha and Laguna Jatuncocha, which in Spanish mean “small lagoon” and “big lagoon,” as well as mountains like Alpamayo, considered the most beautiful mountain in the world. The hiking time is approximately 6 hours.
+440m
11.5km
Breakfast – Snack – Lunch – Dinner
Day 5. Taullipampa – Punta Unión Pass (4750m) – Paria Valley (3800m)
After a good breakfast, we will head to the highest point of our hike, the Punta Unión Pass (approximately 4 hours). From here, we will enjoy stunning views of snow-capped peaks such as Taulliraju, Quitaraju, Rinrijirca, and Artesonraju. After taking photos, we will descend through the Huaripampa Valley to our camp (approximately 3 hours).
+550m. / -950m
10 km
Breakfast – Snack – Lunch – Dinner
Day 6. Paria Valley – Vaquería (3700m) – Portachuelo Pass (4750m) – Cebollapampa (3900m)
We will pass through the Andean village of Huaripampa, with adobe and straw constructions, and then reach the town of Vaquería. Hiking time is approximately 3 hours. In this town, our transport will be waiting to take us to the camp called Cebollapampa (2 hours). During the trip, we will reach Portachuelo Pass to take great photos of Huascarán, Chopicalqui, Pisco, and the Huandoys. We will also observe the two lagoons of the Llanganuco Valley. After taking photos, we will start descending along a zigzag road to our camp.
-850m. / + 1050m.
Breakfast – Snack – Lunch – Dinner
Day 7. Cebollapampa – Pisco Base Camp (4600m)
After a good breakfast prepared by our cook, we will start hiking toward the Base Camp of our first mountain (approximately 3 hours). There is a refuge at this location, which is used by many climbers who come to climb the Pisco peak.
Day 8. Base Camp – Pisco Summit (5752m) – Base Camp
It is a long day. The journey begins at 1 a.m. along a rocky trail to the glacier (approximately 3 hours). Here, we will put on the necessary mountaineering equipment for the ascent to the summit (approximately 5 hours). Pisco is well known for its incredible views and strategic spots for taking great photos. The proximity of neighboring peaks such as Huandoy, Chacraraju, Chopicalqui, and Huascarán is stunning. After enjoying the views and taking photos, we will start descending the same trail back to our Morrena camp, where our cook will be waiting with hot tea or coffee to rehydrate before continuing down to the Base Camp at Refugio Perú. The total time for ascending and descending is approximately 13 hours.
Day 9. Base Camp – Cebollapampa – Chopicalqui Base Camp (4300m).
After a good breakfast and with the help of our muleteer and the pack animals, we will start descending to Cebollapampa. Then we will continue walking through the Llanganuco gorge to the Base Camp of our next mountain. Total time approximately 5 hours.
Day 10. Base Camp – Morrena Camp (4900m).
From this day, we will have the help of the porters. They will help us carry all the necessary equipment for our next camps, such as food, tents, and technical mountain gear. We will have a view of the eastern side of the imposing Huascarán. Approximate ascent time: 5 hours.
Day 11. Morrena Camp – High Camp (5400m).
We continue our ascent along a rocky trail for approximately 40 minutes, where we will put on the necessary mountain equipment to continue our climb. Approximate time: 4 hours. The ascent is done with the help of the porters.
Day 12. High Camp – Chopicalqui Summit (6354m) – Morrena Camp/Base Camp.
We wake up around midnight to continue our ascent to the summit, approximately 6 hours. Along the way, we will cross some crevasses, climb some snow walls, and walk along some ridges to reach our goal, the summit. After taking beautiful photos, we will descend the same route to High Camp, then to Morrena Camp, and possibly to Base Camp. Total time for ascent and descent: approximately 13 hours.
Day 13. Morrena Camp/Base Camp – Huaraz.
Transfer to Huaraz with our private transport (3 hours).
Services
INCLUDES
- Transfer from the bus terminal to the Hotel in Huaraz.
- Transfer from the Hotel to the terminal in Huaraz.
- Private transportation for the entire trip including acclimatization days.
- Private transportation for pick-up from Vaquería to Cebollapampa.
- Private transportation from Chopicalqui crossing to Huaraz (return).
- Official Mountain Guide (English, Spanish).
- Cook for the entire circuit.
- Full meals in the field (breakfast, snack, lunch, and dinner).
- Wake-up tea before breakfast.
- Porters and pack animals (mules).
- Emergency horse in case of altitude sickness.
- Two-person tents.
- Kitchen tent.
- Dining tent.
- Tables, chairs.
- Kitchenware.
- Boiled water to fill bottles every day.
- Warm water for personal hygiene.
- First aid kit.
- Oxygen tank.
NOT INCLUDEd
- Air ticket to Lima and return.
- Transfers from the Airport to the Hotel in Lima.
- Bus transportation Huaraz – Lima – Huaraz.
- Hotel in Lima and Huaraz.
- Does not include the first breakfast on the expedition start day.
- Extra costs for abandoning the expedition.
- Meals and drinks in the city.
- Personal equipment such as sleeping bag and sleeping pad.
- Cold weather clothing such as hats, gloves, down jackets.
- Emergency transportation in case of accidents.
- International Medical Insurance.
- Accident and Rescue Insurance.
- Personal tents (can be rented, cost is S/. 40 soles per day).
- Tips for the staff.
NECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO BRING
- Trekking shoes
- Fleece or wool gloves
- Sun hat
- Cold weather hat (fleece or wool)
- UV protection sunglasses
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- 30 or 40-liter backpack
- Trekking poles
- Down jacket
- Gore-Tex windbreaker jacket
- Gore-Tex windbreaker pants
- Socks (minimum 3 pairs)
- Personal first aid kit
- Sleeping bag – 18 degrees
- Sleeping pad
- Headlamp
- Personal hygiene items such as towel, facial soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.
- Snow boots
- Crampons (with anti-bot plates)
- Climbing helmet
- Headlamp with batteries
- Climbing harness
- 1 mountaineering ice axe
optional
- 1-liter thermos
