Expedition Nevados Vallunaraju (5686 m) and Alpamayo (5947 m) or Huascarán (6768 m)
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.
- 15 Days/14 Nights
- June to August
- Demanding
Condition Travel 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
Driving
8 Hours approx by bus
Meals
-/-/-
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
Driving
8 Hours approx by bus
Meals
-/-/-
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
Camping
Driving
2 Hours approx by bus
Hiking
4 Hours approx
Meals
B/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
Overnight
Hotel
Hiking
4 Hours approx
Climbing
9 Hours approx
Driving
2 Hours approx by bus
Meals
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
Hotel
Hiking
1 Hours approx
Driving
1 Hours approx by bus
Meals
B/-/-
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
Camping
Driving
3 Hours approx by bus
Hiking
6 Hours approx
Meals
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
Camping
Hiking
6 Hours approx
Meals
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
Camping
Hiking
6 Hours approx
Climbing
6 Hours approx
Meals
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
Camping
Hiking
6 Hours approx
Climbing
12 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/D
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
Hiking
6 Hours approx
Driving
3 Hours approx by bus
Meals
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
Hotel
Meals
B/-/-
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
Meals
B/-/-
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
Driving
8 Hours approx by bus
Meals
B/L/-
Day 14: Stay in Lima - Transfer to the Airport
Arrival in USA or Austria, Switzerland,Germany, etc.
Overnight
Hotel
Driving
1 Hours approx
Meals
B/L/-
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
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
- Acclimatization Tour
- Pick up at the airport in Lima to the Hotel
- Transfer from the Hotel to the airport and bus station
- Domestic Airline ticket LC-Peru
- Hotel Casa Andina 2 nights in Lima
- Hotel San Sebastián 6 nights in Huaraz
- Personal expenses
- Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
- Tips
What to Bring
What to Bring or take fo Day Hiking and Technical Equipment for Climbing Expedition
This equipment list is compiled to provide you with adequate help when choosing your equipment for a climb. Most items are required. Please consider each of them and make sure you understand the function and exclusive use for mountaineering, before substituting or removing items from this list. Please note that this list has been carefully annotated by the organizer. Remember that mountaineering, mountaineering or mountaineering is an extreme, risky sport, therefore everything related to it is of great attention.
These items should be on your hiking checklist:
Hiking backpack for hiking 30 to 40 liters
Light gloves for hiking or (Optional Mittens waterproof)
Medium weight socks
Sleeping bag (-10º to 15ºC)
Small daypack for one day hiking 20 liters
Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and layers)
Hiking boots or shoes
Medium weight parka with fibber fill or down
Rain poncho (or rain gear)
Long-sleeved shirts
Fleece or Wool sweater and/or trousers
Lightweight pants
Cotton short-sleeved shirts or t-shirts
Water bottle for hiking or trekking
Strong waterproof duffel bag
Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb
Towel for personal hygiene each participantFirst-aid kit
Regular and long underwear
Knife or multi-tool
Light cap and wool hat
Sunglasses with UV certification, Sun block, lips
The rest of the list Essentials as appropriate for your hike
Grooming and personal hygiene kit
One Hiking Buff per person
Technical Equipment for High Altitude Expedition Mountains
3 Locking carabiners, we recommended per person
We recommend 2 ice screws for each client
1 Daisy Chain (Life Line) per each person
2 Ice axes (per person) technical, we recommended GRIVEL company
1 ATC descender (Rappel), this is very necessary for technical mountains
2 Cords for prusik, very important (Size Cord 6 mm x 10 m. long)
Gloves(Good gloves) for expeditions over 6000meters
Harness, we recommended GRIVEL company
Sleeping pad / Mattress, we recommend with air or inflatable mattress
Crampons, we recommended GRIVEL company
Walking sticks (optional), a pair per person, we recommended GRIVEL company
Down Jacket for expedition
Very important to have personal clothing such as pants and jacket with GOROTEX certification
First aid kit, for high mountains, because we as guides cannot medicate clients
Backpack Capacity 60 liters, it is better to have a bigger backpack to go comfortably to the high camps, because here you have to carry all your personal things
Gaiters or Leggings, now modern boots already have built-in (Incorporated), but better to have an extra pair
Dressing appropriately for the mountains can make the difference between a pleasant trip and a really uncomfortable one. Clothing must provide the right degree of temperature, perspiration and be well ventilated. Preferably cotton clothing should be avoided, as in humid conditions they absorb body heat.
In general, the weather conditions in in the Andes of South America can vary from day to day and even throughout the day. Therefore, clothing must be versatile.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have regarding the necessary equipment.
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| 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 4 PAX | 6 PAX | 8 PAX | 10 PAX | 12 PAX | 14 PAX |
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Trip-code: Number ►PE-204
Duration: 15 days
Participants: Minimal: 2 Maximal: 12
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Country / Location: Northern Peru
Mountain Guide: Juventino Albino Caldua
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