Peru Expedition: Nevado Pisco & Alpamayo Climbing (16 D / 15 N)

Day 1 · Flight from Europe to Lima. Overnight in the hotel

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   Lima

   3 hours

   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

Hotel

Day 2 · Travel by bus to Huaraz (3100m). The trip is 400km and takes 8 hours

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   Huaraz

   12 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 LCPERU - flight duration 50 minutes. Overnight Hotel

Hotel

Day 3 · Huaraz - Trekking to Laguna Wilcacoha (3725 m) - Back to Huaraz

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   Laguna Wilcacocha

   5 min Admission included

   For acclimatization we visit the Cordillera Negra, where you can see a magnificent view of the Cordillera Blanca. We’ll have a chance to see wild ducks on the beautiful lake. Wilcacocha, because of its location, is an exceptional viewpoint for the Cordillera Blanca, allowing us to identify peaks (from north to south) Huandoy, Huascarán, Chopicalqui, Hualcan, Copa,Vallunaraju, Ocshapalca, Ranrapalca, Palcaraju, Churup, and many more. Overnight Hotel

Hotel.

Day 4 · Huaraz (3100 m) - Privat transport to Pitec (3850 m) - Trekking Hike to Laguna Churup (4450 m)

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   Laguna Churup

   7 hours Admission included

   The trail to Laguna Churup is one of the classic hikes of the Cordillera Blanca, challenging but a great acclimatization route. We drive to the village of Llupa, and from there begin our hike on an ancient Inca trail to Laguna (Lake) Churup. The trail gets narrow and steep, including a small section with fixed ropes. It‘s one of the most beautiful places in this varied mountain region. Churup Peak rises above the lake, a wild rocky mountain with glaciers and cliffs 5,400 meters above sea level. Here we can continue climbing and do a loop to the Churup summit trail before returning to the trailhead and back to Huaraz for the night. Overnight Hotel

Hotel

Day 5 · Huaraz - Transfer via valle Llanganuco to Cebollapampa - Trekking to Refugio Pisco (4680 m)

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   Lake Llanganuco

   8 hours Admission included

   Today we head for the departure point for our climb. We set off via private transport to the valley of the Santa River, as far down as Yungay and continuation via valley Llanganuco. From cruze Cebollapampa trekking up to Refugio Peru. We stop at the Pisco mountain hut “Refugio Perú“, our base camp. The view of the back portion of Huascarán Peak and Chopicalqui is overwhelming. We also enjoy the views of Huandoy, Chacraraju and Yanapaccha. Overnight in the hut. Overnight Camp

Tents or refugio/hut

Day 6 · Base Camp/Peru Hut - Climb Nevado Pisco (5752 m) - back to Base Camp.

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   Cordillera Blanca Summit

   17 min Admission included

   A little after midnight we leave Base Camp, climbing up to cross the long moraine to arrive at the glacier. A sharp climb brings us to the saddle of Nevada Pisco. Next the final long climb over the glacier to the peak, 5752 meters in elevation. We are again going to have a magnificent view of the highest mountain in Perú - Huascarán, and also nearby Huandoy, Chopiqualci and many more. Later we descend back to Refugio Peru. Overnight Camp

Tents or Refugio/hut

Day 7 · Base Camp - Trekking to Refugio Pisco - Transfer to Huaraz

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   Huaraz

   9 hours

   Our trek is nearing its end. Early in the morning we begin our descent toward Cebollapampa and continue hiking until we arrive at the highway. From there, we take a vehicle to return to Huaraz. Tired and happy, we arrive at the hotel. Overnight Hotel

Hotel.

Day 8 · Rest day in Huaraz

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   Huaraz

   3 hours

   Relax day, laundry in Huaraz. Optional go to the thermal baths of Monterrey 20 minutes from Huaraz or Chancos 50 minutes from Huaraz, after preparation of technical climbing equipment for for go to Nevado Alpamayo the next day, in the afternoon meeting with the local guide and brifing. Overnight Hotel

Hotel

Day 9 · Huaraz - Transfer drive about 3 Hours to village Cashapampa; meeting team and burros, trekking up to Llamacoral (3850 m)

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   Stop 1

   10 hours

   Huaraz Privat transfer drive about 3 Hours to village Cashapampa via valley of Santa river crossing villages Caraz, Yugay and Caraz; Starting the Trekking Santa Cruz; meeting team and burros, trekking up to Llamacoral (3850 m). Overnight Camp

Tents.

Day 10 · Llamacoral - Trekking to Base Camp of Alpamayo (4350 m)

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   Alpamayo

   8 hours Admission included

   Camp Llamacoral - Trekking to Arhuaycocha (4300 m). With views of the peaks Alpamayo, Artesnorahu and Taulliraju. Night at the Base Camp of Alpamayo (4350 m). Overnight Camp

Tents.

Day 11 · Alpamayo Base Camp - Ascend to Alpamayo Moraine Camp (4900 m)

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   Huascaran National Park

   7 hours Admission included

   Today we have a good breakfast and prepare the expedition equipment for Alpamayo, from here we begin using a local team (porters, cook and local guides), who will help us carry everything. We set out for the moraine after a small lunch in Base Camp. The trail takes us across the steep moraine at the tongue of the glacier to Moraine Camp (4,900 m).Overnight Camp

Tents.

Day 12 · Moraine Camp - Ascend to Alpamayo High Camp (5300 m)

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   Alpamayo

   8 hours Admission included

   Alpamayo High Camp is on the steep glacier at the base of Alpamayo and Quitaraju. Due to the constant shrinkage of the glacier, every year we find a different situation along this section. We find magnificent views from High Camp the summit looks close enough to touch! We have dinner a bit early because we must rise very early, for the long day that awaits us tomorrow. High Camp (5,300 m). Overnight Camp

Tents.

Day 13 · High Camp - Ascend to Alpamayo Summit (5947 m) - High Camp (5300 m) or Descend to Base Camp (4300 m)

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   Alpamayo

   18 hours Admission included

   Summit day! One possible route is the French route, a 60 to 80 degree wall of ice which narrows toward the top. . Above the wall, you need to conquer a few meters to the highest point of the narrow ridge. At the summit, you will be rewarded with a magnificent view of the Cordillera Blanca! The neighboring peak of Quitaraju (6,036 m) is almost within striking distance; and to the southwest you can see the remarkable summit of Huascarán (6,768 m.) After a brief rest and photos at the summit, we return quickly to High Camp via a rappel down the route we came up. In good weather, the climb to the summit and return to base camp can be done before noon. The ascent takes 5-6 hours, while the descent takes about 2-3 hours. If participants are tired, we can stay one more night in High Camp. If everyone feels fine, which is usual, we descend to Alpamayo Base Camp (4,300 m). Overnight Camp

Tents.

Day 14 · Base Camp - Descent through Quebrada Santa Cruz - Cashapampa - Transfer to Huaraz

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   Alpamayo

   9 hours Admission included

   Today we rise early in order to begin our hike, descending through the Santa Cruz valley to Cashapampa (about 6 hours.) In this village our minibus awaits to take us and the local expedition team back to Huaraz. Lodging at the hotel.Overnight Hotel

Tents.

Day 15 · Transfer Lima, or transfer to the bus terminal for the 8 hour ride to Lima. Transfer to the hotel

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   Lima

   12 hours

   Options: Flight or bus. Flights are via LC-Peru and last 50 minutes. Overnight Hotel

Hotel.

Day 16 · Stay in Lima - Transfer to the Airport

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   Lima

   3 hours

   Arrival in USA or Austria, Switzerland,Germany, etc. Overnight flight