Peru: Climb Vallunaraju (5686 m), Alpamayo (5947 m) or Huascaran (6768 m)

Explore the Highest Tropical Mountain Range in the World

06 Days/05 Nights   June to August   Demanding

Highlights of the Cordillera Blanca. The highest tropical mountain range in the world, the Cordillera Blanca is part of the spectacular Andes that form the spine of South America. A mecca for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, the region boasts over 50 peaks that exceed 15,000 feet, 700 glaciers and 300 lakes.

Cordillera Blanca: The Cordillera Blanca is a mountain range located in Peru and part of the Andes. It extends for 200 km between 8 ° 08 'and 9 ° 58'S and 77 ° 00' and 77 ° 52'W, in a northwesterly direction.1 It is the most extensive snowy mountain range and has 722 individual glaciers.1 The highest mountain in Peru, the Huascaran of 6,768 meters, is located here.

About Nevado Vallunaraju: The high peak of North Vallunaraju, at 5,686 meters, is close enough to Huaraz to do a summit trek in two days via a moderate climb. Setting out for this peak, you can see other peaks of the northern part of the Cordillera Blanca, including Oxshapalca (5,881 m) and Ranrapalca (6,262 m.) From the summit of Vallunaraju there is a beautiful view of the city of Huaraz and the Callejón de Huaylas (the central area of the valley between the Cordilleras Blanca and Negra.) Between North and South Villunaraju, there are 5 routes via different walls. The first ascent was to the North peak in 1949 via what has come to be called the “normal route“, which is what this trek follows as well. It‘s also a good place to practice ski mountaineering.

About Alpamayo Peak: The pyramid shaped Alpamayo is considered one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. The ascent toward the peak is very steep and the majority of it is a technical climb. This mountain should only be attempted by those who are well acclimatized and who have summited of other high peaks. From one side Alpamayo is an almost perfect pyramid, covered with enormous ice shelves. The other face, the trapezoidal southwest wall, is even more beautiful. All of the Cordillera Blanca mountain range is protected by Huascarán National Park, a paradise of snowcapped peaks. The park also includes the peaks of Huandoy and Huascarán (the highest mountain in Peru), as well as 663 glaciers, 269 lakes, some 42 rivers, as well as 33 archaeological sites.

About Huascarán Peak: Huascarán is the highest peak in Peru. This mountain has two summits: Huascarán North (6655 m) and the main summit, Huascarán South (6768 m). Many climbers dream of reaching the high summit of 6768 meters. Huascarán offers multiple routes to arrive at the highest point in Peru. Technically, the climb is not difficult, nevertheless, due to its elevation and risk of avalanches, it is a serious endeavor.

Observation: Huascarán South Summit (6,768 m)
The conditions on all mountains change every year; Huascarán is no exception. The glacier between the first and second camps is receding, and as such, some years it is a challenge to get from high camp 1 to high camp 2 due to the crevasses and the large avalanches that may fall in the primary chute. Nevertheless, an ascent of Huascarán is, without a doubt, one of the highlights of mountaineering in the Andes.

Travel Program


Itinerary:

Day 1: Flight from Europe or country of origin to Lima. Arrival at the Peruvian capital in the afternoon and transfer to Hotel
Day 2: A Bus Transfer; Travel duration around 8 hours or 50 minutes flight from Lima to Huaraz LC-Peru
Day 3: Huaraz - Transfer to the Llaca Valley; hike to Moraine Camp (4900 m)
Day 4: Moraine Camp - Nevado Vallunaraju Summit (5686 m) - Moraine Camp - Transfer to Huaraz
Day 5: Rest day in Huaraz option: Visit the thermal baths of Chancos or Monterey

Day 6:
» 1 Person expedition Alpamayo: Starting the Trekking Santa: Huaraz Drive about 3 Hours to village Cashapampa; meeting team and burros, trekking up to Llamacoral (3850 m) - Continue; Trekking to Arhuaycocha Base Camp Alpamayo (4300 m). With views of the peaks Alpamayo, Artesnorahu. Night at the camp. Time or duration of walking approximate 9 or 10 Hours.
» 2 people expedition Huascaran: Huaraz - Transfer Musho Pueblo (3000 m) - Trekking to Base Camp of Huascaran (4250 m) - Time or duration of walking approximate 4 or 5 Hours.
Day 7:
» Expedition Alpamayo: Base Camp - Trekking up Alpamayo - Moraine Camp (4900 m) - Time or duration of walking up approximate 3 Hours.
» Expedition Huascaran: Base Camp - Ascent High Camp I (5350 m) ) - Time or duration of climbing up approximate 5 Hours
Day 8:
» Expedition Alpamayo: Moraine Camp - Climb up Alpamayo High Camp (5600 m) - Time or duration of walking approximate 4 or 5 Hours.
» Expedition Huascaran: High Camp I - Ascent High Camp II (Garganta, 6000 m) - Time or duration of climbing up approximate 5 Hours
Day 9:
» Expedition Alpamayo: High Camp - Climbing Summit Nevado Alpamayo (5947 m) - Time or duration of climbing approximate 8 or 10 Hours - high camp - Base Camp - Time or duration of climb down approximate 3 or 4 Hours.
» Expedition Huascaran: Campo Alto II (Garganta, 6000 m) - Ascent Summit Huascaran (6768 m) - descent to Base Camp - Time or duration of climbing up/down approximate 8 to 10 Hours
Day 10:
» Expedition Alpamayo: Base Camp - Trekking village Cashapampa via Santa Cruz valley and drive back to Huaraz - Time or duration of walking down approximate 4 or 5 Hours - Transfer with car 3 Hours to Huaraz.
» Expedition Huascaran: Base Camp - Trekking to the village of Musho (3000 m) - Transfer to Huaraz - Time or duration of waking down approximate 3 to 4 Hours.
Day 11: Rest day in Huaraz
Day 12: Rest day in Huaraz
Day 13: Transfer to Anta airport flight 50 minutes to Lima - Transfer to Hotel
Day 14: Day, depending on departure times of flights - Lima Return to Europe or country of origin
Day 15: Arrival in Europe or country of origin

Detailed Program


Detailed Program

Day 1: Flight from Europe to Lima. Overnight in the hotel.
Arrival in Lima - a large city with a population of approximately 11 million - the largest city in South America. Rest. If you wish, explore the city on your own. Overnight Hotel (-/-/-)

Day 2: Travel by bus to Huaraz (3100m). The trip is 400km and takes 8 hours.
This ride follows the Pan American highway north across the impressive Pacific coastal desert. Continuing toward higher terrain, we pass through the Cordillera Negra (Black Range) at Conococha Pass (4020 m) into the Santa Valley and Huaraz (3100m.) Once across the pass, you’ll see a charming view of the mountains of the Cordillera Blanca, without a doubt some of the most impressive scenery in the world. You can also fly via LC-Peru - flight duration 50 minutes. Overnight Hotel (B/-/-)

Day 3: Huaraz - Transfer to the Llaca Valley; hike to Moraine Camp (4900 m)
Leave from Huaraz in private transport to the Llaca Valley (3850 m.) From here we begin our ascent on foot to Moraine Camp, spending about two hours on the trail. This climb is relatively long and steep; we proceed very slowly so we don’t get too tired and can adjust to the altitude before our summit day tomorrow. Overnight Camp (-/L/D)

Day 4: Moraine Camp - Nevado Vallunaraju Summit (5686 m) - Moraine Camp - Transfer to Huaraz
Leave Moraine Camp at approximately 2-3 a.m. in order to reach the summit by about 8 a.m. After arriving at the summit, we return to our starting point in the Llaca Valley where the bus waits to take us back to Huaraz. Overnight Camp (B/L/-)

Day 5: Rest day in Huaraz option: Visit the thermal baths of Chancos or Monterey
A classic location for those who like rock climbing. This area is 40 minutes north of Huaraz. It was developed thanks to the guides of Don Bosco in the Andes - a private organization formed to facilitate tourism - in 1997. It has 8 developed routes of different difficulties. This is a good place to spend a quiet day in nature and at the end visit the hot springs to relax aching muscles. Lodging in the hotel. Overnight Camp (-/-/-)

Day 6: Expedition Nevado Alpamayo or Nevado Huascaran
» 1 Person expedition Alpamayo: Starting the Trekking Santa: Huaraz Drive about 3 Hours to village Cashapampa; meeting team and burros, trekking up to Llamacoral (3850 m) – Continue; Trekking to Arhuaycocha Base Camp Alpamayo (4300 m). With views of the peaks Alpamayo, Artesnorahu. Night at the camp. Time or duration of walking approximate 9 or 10 Hours.
» 2 people expedition Huascaran: Huaraz - Transfer Musho Pueblo (3000 m) - Trekking to Base Camp of Huascaran (4250 m) - Time or duration of walking approximate 4 or 5 Hours.
Overnight Camp (B/L/D)
Day 7: Expedition Nevado Alpamayo or Nevado Huascaran
» Expedition Alpamayo: Base Camp - Trekking up Alpamayo - Moraine Camp (4900 m) - Time or duration of walking up approximate 3 Hours.
» Expedition Huascaran: Base Camp - Ascent High Camp I (5350 m) ) - Time or duration of climbing up approximate 5 Hours.
Overnight Camp (B/L/D)
Day 8: Expedition Nevado Alpamayo or Nevado Huascaran
» Expedition Alpamayo: Moraine Camp - Climb up Alpamayo High Camp (5600 m) - Time or duration of walking approximate 4 or 5 Hours.
» Expedition Huascaran:High Camp I - Ascent High Camp II (Garganta, 6000 m) - Time or duration of climbing up approximate 5 Hours.
Overnight Camp (B/L/D)
Day 9: Expedition Nevado Alpamayo or Nevado Huascaran
» Expedition Alpamayo: High Camp - Climbing Summit Nevado Alpamayo (5947 m) - Time or duration of climbing approximate 8 or 10 Hours - high camp - Base Camp - Time or duration of climb down approximate 3 or 4 Hours.
» Expedition Huascaran: Campo Alto II (Garganta, 6000 m) - Ascent Summit Huascaran (6768 m) - descent to Base Camp - Time or duration of climbing up/down approximate 8 to 10 Hours.
Overnight Hotel (B/L/-)
Day 10: Expedition Nevado Alpamayo or Nevado Huascaran
» Expedition Alpamayo: Base Camp - Trekking village Cashapampa via Santa Cruz valley and drive back to Huaraz - Time or duration of walking down approximate 4 or 5 Hours - Transfer with car 3 Hours to Huaraz.
» Expedition Huascaran: Base Camp - Trekking to the village of Musho (3000 m) - Transfer to Huaraz - Time or duration of waking down approximate 3 to 4 Hours.
Overnight Hotel (B/L/-)
Day 11: Rest day in Huaraz
Extra day scheduled in case of bad weather or to return to Base Camp if staying the previous night in High Camp. Overnight Camp (B/L/D)

Day 12: Rest day in Huaraz
Free day to visit some tours as Chavin de Huantar, Laguna Churup, Laguna Wilcacocha, Glaciar Pastoruri or staying in hotel. Overnight Hotel (-/-/-)

Day 13: Transfer to the Anta Airport and 50 minute flight to Lima, or transfer to the bus terminal for the 8 hour ride to Lima. Transfer to the hotel.
Options: Flight or bus. Flights are via LC-Peru and last 50 minutes. Overnight Hotel (B/-/-)

Day 14: Stay in Lima - Transfer to the Airpor
Arrival in USA or Austria, Switzerland,Germany, etc. Overnight flight (B/-/-)

Day 15: Arrival in Europe or the country of origin
Arrival in USA or Austria, Switzerland,Germany, etc. Overnight Home (-/-/-)

Included meals: B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner

What’s included


What's included

Services included in the prices:
  • Peruvian qualified and experienced local guide/s
  • Entrance fees to the Huascaran National Park
  • Cooks and helpers
  • All meals during the tour
  • Donkey driver and donkeys
  • Camping tents (2 persons)
  • Porters for Nevados Vallunaraju Alpamayo and Huascaran
  • Kitchen equipment
  • Transportation as tour schedule / Huaraz

Not Included:
  • International flights to Lima / Peru round trip
  • Transfer from the airport for bookings of individual flights with different times of arrival / departure
  • Exit tax at the airport in Lima
  • Travel accident and health insurance
  • Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
  • Meals in restaurants in Lima and Huaraz
  • Personal expenses
  • Acclimatization Tour
  • Entrance fees to the Huascaran National Park
  • Transfer from the Hotel to the airport and bus station
  • Domestic flight Airline ticket LC-Peru
  • Hotel Casa Andina 2 nights in Lima
  • Hotel San Sebastián 4 nights in Huaraz
  • Pick up at the airport in Lima to the Hote
  • Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
  • Tips

Prices & Dates


Tour Information:

Season: June to August
Difficulty: The Vallunaraju is moderate but Alpamayo and Huascaran are difficult / demanding

Dates & Prices:

More information about dates and prices upon request.

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