The name comes from the Quechua word Pishqu, which means Bird. In 1951, Franco-Belgian climbers made the first ascent to the summit and renamed it “Pisco” because the achievement was celebrated with the Peruvian drink Pisco. It is considered the balcony of the Cordillera Blanca due to its height and location, offering a 360° visual dominance of the most emblematic mountains of the entire Cordillera Blanca.
The ascent of Pisco Mountain does not present major technical difficulties, so reaching the summit is relatively easy via the Southwest Ridge, which is the normal route.
Prices
| Personas | 2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax |
| Precios | USD 1170 | USD 1 570 | USD 2085 |
Itinerary
Day 1. Huaraz (3100m) – Cebollapampa (3900m) – Base Camp (4600m)
After breakfast at the selected hotel, we will transfer by private transport to the place called Cebollapampa. Along the way, we pass through many Andean villages with different customs and traditions. We enjoy views of the two Llanganuco Lakes, Chinancocha and Orconcocha, which translated into Spanish mean the Female Lake and the Male Lake. Once in Cebollapampa, our muleteer with the donkeys will be waiting to transfer us to the Base Camp of our mountain.
7:00 am
approximately 3 hours
3 hours
Day 2. Base Camp – Summit 5752m – Base Camp
It is a long day. The ascent begins on a rocky trail up 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. After enjoying the views and taking pictures, we will return along the same trail up to our Morrena camp and then back to Base Camp at Refugio Perú.
1:00 am
approximately 13 hours (round trip)
Day 3. Base Camp – Huaraz
After a good breakfast and with the help of our muleteer and pack animals, we return to Cebollapampa, where our private transportation awaits to take us back to the city of Huaraz.
8:00 am
Services
INCLUDES
- Air ticket to Lima and return
- Hotel in Lima and Huaraz
- Airport – Hotel transfers in Lima
- Transfers for the first breakfast in Huaraz
- Meals and drinks in the city
- Extra costs for leaving the expedition
- Personal mountain equipment: boots, crampons, harness, helmet, ice axe, gloves, warm and rain clothing
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Tips for the staff
- Sleeping bag (can be rented, recommended -15°C)
- Personal tents (can be rented)
NOT INCLUDED
- Hiking shoes
- Ice/glacier boots
- Windbreaker and waterproof jacket (Goretex)
- Windbreaker and waterproof pants (Goretex)
- Warm clothing: fleece, down jacket, wool hat
- Double gloves (fleece and thermal)
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- 30-40 liter backpack
- Headlamp with extra batteries
- Personal first aid kit
- Trekking and thermal socks (minimum 3 pairs)
- 1-liter thermos (optional)
- Solar charger for batteries (optional)
- Personal hygiene items: towel, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste, etc.
NECESSARY GEAR TO BRING
- Duffel bag or backpack: to carry your main gear on mules
- Sun hat
- Cold weather hat (fleece or wool)
- UV protection sunglasses
- 1-liter water bottle
- Sunscreen
- 40 to 50-liter backpack
- Goretex windbreaker jacket
- Goretex windbreaker pants
- Down jacket
- 1 pair of Goretex gloves with 1 pair of inner wool gloves
- Socks (2 pairs for climbing)
- Personal first aid kit
- Sleeping bag -25 degrees.
Mountaineering Equipment
- Snow boots
- Crampons (with antiboots)
- Climbing helmet
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Climbing harness
- 1 trekking ice axe
Optional
- 1-liter thermos
- Trekking poles
- Sandals
William was our guide for Pisco. He had us do it as an acclimization peak, but still made it feel like a big accomplishment. Because of his hospitality, we were able to set up a high camp and reach the summit!