CLIMBING – ICE CLIMBING PERU

* Max. altitude of Mount Vallunaraju : 5686 m (Summit).

* Difficulty  : Medium to Difficult.

* Duration   : 2 Days. 

* Path to ascend Mount Vallunaraju : SW Slope. 

* Recommended season  : May to September.

* Location  : Cordillera Blanca – Peru

* Places to visit : Huascaran National Park.

* Starting point of the expedition  : Huaraz.

* Type of transportation Lima – Huaraz : VIP bus service.

* Percentage of Success : 100%

* Type : Adventure, High mountain tourism

*Tº on the expedition.

- Trekking 

: at day: + 13ºCto +23ºC

: at night: - 6ºC to - 4ºC

- Ascent 

: early morning: - 8ºCto - 10ºC

Itinerary:

When you arrive in Huaraz, our staff will be waiting for you at the bus terminal to transfer you to the hotel, booked by us. After that you will be presented to "Enrique Expedition Tours" and your mountain guide will inform you about the details for the ascent in the Cordillera Blanca.

1st day.-Huaraz – Llaca Valley (4200m) – Moraine Camp (5000m).

We leave Huaraz by private car to the base camp, located in the Llaca Valley. After arriving at this place you have to go back about 180 meters from the trail that comes from Huaraz. Then we will climb up to the right along a marked path and after 2 hours of walking we will reach the moraine of Mount Vallunaraju, our camp.

(Elevation change: +800m; Duration: 5-6 hours).

2ndday.- Moraine Camp (5000m) – Summit Vallunaraju (5686m) –Llaca Valley – Huaraz.

We will leave very early (3-4 am) to the summit. First we will climb up a short slope of 35-40°, after we will arrive the glacier we follow it by gentle slopes until we pass through the left side of Vallunaraju South. After we arrive at the col, connecting the two peaks, we will take the left path with a slope of 40° to reach the summit. There we will have an impressive view of the Alley de Huaylas. The descent follows the same route to the camp, where we will take a car to Huaraz and our hostel.

(Elevation change: +686m; Duration: 8-9 hours).

*** End of the Expedition of the ascent in the Cordillera Blanca Peru ***

* Max. altitude of Mount Pisco  : 5750 m (Summit).

* Difficulty  : Medium to Difficult.

* Duration   : 3 Days. 

* Path to ascend Mount Pisco  : SW Edge. 

* Recommended season  : May to September.

* Location  : Cordillera Blanca – Peru

* Places to visit : Huascaran National Park.

* Starting point of the expedition  : Huaraz

* Percentage of Success : 100%

* Type : Adventure, High mountain tourism

*Tº on the expedition.

- Trekking 

: at day: + 13ºCto +23ºC

: at night: - 6ºC to - 4ºC

- Ascent 

: early morning: - 8ºCto - 10ºC.

Itinerary:

Pick up at the bus terminal and transfer to the hotel in Huaraz is included. 

The staff of "Enrique Expedition Tours" and the Mountain Guide will be informed about your arrival and will be waiting for you.

The organization of personal material and logistical information for the ascent to Mount Pisco.

1st day.- Huaraz – Laguna de Llanganuco – Cebollapampa (3900m) – Base camp Pisco (4665m).

We will pick up our clients directly in their hotel and go by bus to the north of Huaraz,to the city of Yungay (2500m), from where we will be diverted to the east part of the Alley of Huaylas to start climbing the Llanganuco Valley. When we will arrive at the area of the Huascaran National Park, we will soon pass the two beautiful lakes of llanganuco (Chinancocha – Orconcocha) and arrive at a place called Cebollapampa (3900m). There the donkey driver and his donkeys will be waiting for us to transport our trekking gear. From there we start the trek up until we reach the base camp of Mount Pisco (4665m).

(Elevation Change: +765m; Duration: approx. 5-6 hours).

2nd day.- Base camp (4665m) – Summit of Pisco (5750m) – Base camp (4665m).

This day we will leave the camp at around 03:00 am. From the base camp on our way to the summit we will climb over a moraine, what will take us about 2 hours to pass, before we will arrive at the glacier. Once we are in the glacier, we will climb along some small cracks up until we will reach the summit of Mount Pisco. There we have a large panoramic 360 ° view to majestic mountains like the Huascaran, Chopicalqui, Chacraraju, Artesonraju and Alpamayo. After that we will return to the base camp.

The trail of the ascent to this mountain is not technical, as there are no vertical walls, but the use of all climbing equipment is necessary for your security.

(Elevation Change: +1085m; Duration: approx. 9-10 hours).

3rd day.- Base camp (4665m) – Cebollapampa (3900m) – Yungay – Huaraz – Hotel.

After breakfast we will pack our camping equipment and the donkey driver will load the donkeys to walk back downhill to Cebollapampa, where we are expected by a bus of the Company "Enrique Expedition Tours", that will bring us to Yungay – Huaraz – Hotel.

(Elevation Change: -765 m; Duration: approx. 5 hours).

*** End of the Expedition of Ice climbing to Mount Pisco ***

* Max. altitude of Mount Ishinca  : 5530 m (Summit).

* Difficulty  : Medium to Difficult.

* Duration   : 3 Days. 

* Path to ascend Mount Ishinca  : NE Ridge. 

* Recommended season  : May to September.

* Location  : Cordillera Blanca – Peru

* Places to visit : Huascaran National Park.

* Starting point of the expedition  : Huaraz

* Percentage of Success : 100%

* Type : Adventure, High mountain tourism

*Tº on the expedition.

- Trekking 

: at day: + 13ºCto +23ºC

: at night: - 6ºC to - 4ºC

- Ascent 

: early morning: - 8ºCto - 10ºC

Itinerary:

Pick up at the airport “Jorge Chavez” in Lima and transportation to the reserved hotel in Lima. 

The staff of "Enrique Expedition Tours" and the Mountain Guide will be informed about your arrival and will be waiting for you.

The organization of personal material and logistical information for the ascent to Mount Ishinca.

1st day.- Huaraz (3090m) – Pashpa (3600m) – Base Camp Ishinca (4400m).

We will leave Huaraz by private bus to the village of Pashpa, where we expect the donkey driver, who will load the donkeys with our luggage and camping staff. From there the trek starts to the base camp of Ishinca (4400m), what will take us about four to five hours. 

(Elevation Change: +800m; Duration: approx. 4-5 hours).

2nd day.- Base Camp Ishinca (4400m) – Summit of Ishinca (5530m) – Base Camp.

This day we will leave the camp at around 03:00 am and climb up Mount Ishinca by the NE ridge route. Starting from a minor glacial peak of Ishinca, we will climb up easy ramps, avoiding cracks, towards the wide gap between the smaller and the big peak of Ishinca. We will come over many slopes to reach the summit of this mountain. We will return by the SW ridge of Ishinca, descending on the side of Lake Ishinca. On this route of descent we will see landmarks and pass a moraine with big blocks. This route of descent has a slope of 60°. -  

Return to the base camp at about 1:00pm.

(Elevation Change: +730m; Duration: approx. 9-10 hours).

3rd day.- Base Camp Ishinca (4400m) – Pashpa (3600m) – Huaraz – Hotel.

After a good breakfast our donkey driver will pack the donkeys with our camping and personal equipment to walk back downhill from the base camp to the center of the village Pashpa. There we will be expected by a bus of the Company "Enrique Expedition Tours", that will bring us to Huaraz – Hotel. (Elevation Change: -800 m; Duration: approx. 4-5 hours).

**** End of the Expedition in the Cordillera Blanca - Perú. *****

* Max. altitude of Mount Tocllaraju  : 6034 m (Summit).

* Difficulty  : Difficult.

* Duration   : 5 Days. 

* Path to ascend Mount Tocllaraju  : NW Ridge. 

* Recommended season  : May to September.

* Location  : Cordillera Blanca – Peru

* Places to visit : Huascaran National Park.

* Starting point of the expedition  : Huaraz

* Percentage of Success : 100%

* Type : Adventure, High mountain tourism

*Tº on the expedition.

- Trekking 

: at day: + 13ºCto +23ºC

: at night: - 6ºC to - 4ºC

- Ascent 

: early morning: - 8ºCto - 10ºC.

Itinerary:

Pick up at the bus terminal and transfer to the reserved hostel in Huaraz. 

The staff of "Enrique Expedition Tours" and the mountain guide will inform you about the last details of the expedition to Mount Tocllaraju.

The organization of personal material and logistical information for the ascent to Mount Tocllaraju.

1stday.- Huaraz (3090m) – Pashpa (3600m) – Base Camp Ishinca (4400m).

We will leave Huaraz by private bus to the village of Pashpa, where we expect the donkey driver, who will load the donkeys with our luggage and camping staff. From there the trek starts to the base camp of Ishinca (4400m), what will take us about four to five hours. 

(Elevation Change: +800m; Duration: approx. 4-5 hours).  

2nd day.- Base Camp Ishinca (4400m) – Camp 1 Tocllaraju (5300m).

This day our carrier will bring our camping and climbing equipment (ropes, ice axes, etc.) from the base Camp Ishinca to Camp 1 Tocallaraju (5300m).

(Elevation Change: +900m; Duration: approx. 6-7 hours).

3rd day.- Camp 1 Tocllaraju (5300m) –Tocllaraju Summit (6034m) – Base Camp Ishinca.

This day we will attack very early (3-4 am) Tocllaraju summit (6034m). We will cross the glacier in the north N and ascend to the mountain pass with Aquilpo South. By climbing the NE ridge we will have slopes of 55 to 60° and a rimaya in its lower part and a harder part close to the summit. We will cross the rimaya and climb up directly to the summit. Afterwardswe will return to our base camp Ishinca.

(Elevation Change: +734m; Duration: approx. 10-12 hours).

4th day.- Base Camp Ishinca (3600m)  – Pashpa (4400m) – Huaraz – Hotel.

After a good breakfast our donkey driver will pack the donkeys with our camping and personal equipment to walk back downhill from the base camp to the center of the village Pashpa. There we will be expected by a bus of the Company "Enrique Expedition Tours", that will bring us to Huaraz – Hotel. (Elevation Change: -800 m; Duration: approx. 4-5 hours).

*** End of the Expedition of the ascent in the Cordillera Blanca Peru ***

* Max. altitude of Chopicalqui : 6345m (Summit).

* Difficulty  : Difficult.

* Duration   : 04 Days. 

* Path to ascend Mount Alpamayo  : SW Ridge.

* Recommended season  : May to September.

* Location  : Cordillera Blanca - Peru

* Starting point of the expedition  : Huaraz

* Places to visit : Huascaran National Park.

* Percentage of Success : 100%

* Type  : Adventure, High mountain tourism

* Tº on the expedition.

- Trekking 

: at day: + 13ºCto +23ºC

: at night: - 6ºC to - 4ºC

- Ascend  

: early morning: - 8ºC to - 10ºC

Itinerary:

Pick up at the bus terminal and transfer to the hotel in Huaraz is included. 

The staff of "Enrique Expedition Tours" and the Mountain Guide will inform you about the last details of the ascent to Mount Chopicalqui – Cordillera Blanca – Peru. 

1st day.- Huaraz (3100m) – Portachuelo de Llanganuco (4200m) – Base camp Chopicalqui (4350m).

Pick up from your hotel in Huaraz and transfer by private transportation to the northern part of the “Callejon de Huaylas” (corredor of the Huaylas) to the city of Yungay. We will turn to the east side and go up to the Llanganuco valley, where we will pass by the two lakes called Chinancocha and Orconcocha and Base camp Cebollapampa. We will continue by vehicle and go up through the “Portachuelo of Llanganuco” until we are at the place from where we will hike up to Base camp Chopicalqui. Here our carriers will carry your climbing as well as camping equipment and we will start the trek to base camp of Chopicalqui (4350 m).  Elevation Change: +150m; Duration: approx. 4-5 hours.

2nd day.- Base camp (4350m) – Moraine Camp – Camp 1 (5600m).   We will leave the Base camp in direction left upwards to the moraine (5000 m). Before reaching the base of this mountain its ice is getting softer, changing into small hills. We will pass through different glacial layers and reach a big platform, Chopicalqui Camp 1 - Camp in the glacier.  Elevation Change: +1250m; Duration: approx. 4-5 hours.

3rd day.- Camp 1 (5600m) – Summit of Chopicalqui (6354m) – Base Camp.Our ascent departure will be early (2-3 am) in the morning to the top of Chopicalqui. On the way to the summit we will avoid cracks until we reach the edge of the ridge, which is a flat and easy area. We will begin the ascent to the summit. Shortly before the summit there is a big crack. The way to come over this crack is to do a technical ice climbing on a vertical wall of 90º - 95º. Once we have overcome this obstacle we will be at the top of Chopicalqui and can enjoy an exceptional view of the Cordillera Blanca. Return to Camp 1 and base camp.

Elevation Change: +754m; Duration: approx. 7-8 hours.

4th day.- Base camp Chopicalqui (4350m) – Portachuelo de Llanganuco – Huaraz  Today we will return and leave the base camp to get to “Portachuelo Llanganuco” where we take the company vehicle "Enrique Expedition Tours" to go back to Huaraz - Hotel.

Elevation Change: +150m; Duration: approx. 5-6 hours.

*** End of the Expedition Chopicalqui – Cordillera Blanca ***

* Max. altitude of Mount Copa  : 6188m (Summit).

* Difficulty  : Medium to difficult.

* Duration   : 4 Days. 

* Path to ascend Mount Copa  : East ramp. 

* Recommended season  : May to September.

* Location  : Cordillera Blanca – Peru

* Places to visit : Huascaran National Park.

* Starting point of the expedition  : Huaraz

* Percentage of Success : 100%

* Type : Adventure, High mountain tourism

* Tº on the expedition.

- Trekking 

: at day: + 13ºCto +23ºC

: at night: - 6ºC to - 4ºC

- Ascent 

: early morning: - 8ºCto - 10ºC.

Itinerary:

When you arrive in Huaraz, our staff will be waiting for you at the bus terminal to transfer you to the hotel, booked by us. After that you will be presented to "Enrique Expedition Tours" and your mountain guide will inform you about the details for the ascent in the Cordillera Blanca.

1st day.- Huaraz – Marcara – Vicos – Base Camp (4600m)

We will leave Huaraz by private bus towards the north part of the Callejón (Alley) of Huaylas until we will reach the village of Marcara, where we expect the donkey driver, who will load the donkeys with our luggage and camping staff. From there the trek starts to the base camp of Ishinca (4400m), what will take us about four to five hours. 

(Elevation Change: +800m; Duration: approx. 5 hours).

2nd day.-Base Camp (4600m) - Camp 1 (5200m) - Mount Copa

We will leave very early the base camp and climb up a moraine above Lake Lejiacocha towards the direction of camp 1 (5200m). To reach the camp 1, we will have to pass a rocky zone of 400m to arrive to Camp 1.

In this part our carriers will carry our staff, because it is impossible to go there with donkeys and if there is snow, we will use our crampons and ice axes. In this area we will orientate us more towards the left side and it is also convenient to pass it very early to avoid falling stones – for ourprotection we will be using helmets. The slope is about 50-55°.

If it is a dry year there will be snow starting at the middle of the corridor, where you enter theglacier. From this point to Camp 1 we will climb up an interminable slope of 40-45°. We will transport our personal equipment and have to avoid some cracks to reach Camp 1 at 5200m. Here we can enjoy a wonderful view of the big glacier plateau.

(Elevation Change: +600m; Duration: approx. 5-6 hours).

3rd day.- Camp 1 (5200m) – Copa Summit (6188m) – Base Camp (4600m).

This day we will leave the campsite very early to attack Copa summit (6188m). We will have to take into account that the route varies every year. When we will arrive to the summit we will observe the big ice plateau of this mountain. It is recommended to be at the summit around 12 or 1am in the night. After conquering the top we will descend to Camp 1 and then go further to the base camp.

It is important to know that the route to the summit of Mount Copa is very dangerous, because there are covered cracks.  

(Elevation Change: +1588 m; Duration: approx. 10 hours).

4th day.- Base Camp (4600m) – Vicos – Huaraz – Hotel.

After a good breakfast our donkey driver will pack the donkeys with our camping and personal equipment to walk back downhill from the base camp to the center of the village Vicos. There we will be expected by a bus of the Company "Enrique Expedition Tours", that will bring us to Huaraz – Hotel. (Elevation Change: -800 m; Duration: approx. 4 hours).

*** End of the Expedition of Ice climbing in the Cordillera Blanca Peru ***

* Max. altitude of Alpamayo : 5.947 m. (Summit).

* Difficulty : Difficult.

* Duration   : 06 Days. 

* Path to ascend Mount Alpamayo : Direct French.

* Recommended season : May to September.

* Location : Cordillera Blanca - Peru

* Starting point of the expedition : Huaraz.

* Places to visit : Huascaran National Park.

* Percentage of Success : 100%

* Type : High mountain tourism

*Tº on the expedition.

- Trekking  

: at day: + 13ºC to +23ºC

: at night: - 6ºC to - 4ºC

- Ascent 

: early morning

: - 8ºC to - 10ºC

Itinerary:

Pick up at the bus terminal and transfer to the hotel in Huaraz is included. 

The staff of "Enrique Expedition Tours" and the Mountain Guide will be informed about your arrival and will be waiting for you.

The organization of personal material and logistical information for the ascent to Mountain Alpamayo we will do after the trekking in the evening.

1stday. - Huaraz (3090m) – Cashapampa (2900m) – Llamacorral (3760m).
We will pick up our clients directly in their hotel in Huaraz and take a three hour private bus ride from Huaraz to Cashapampa (2900m), where the donkey driver and his donkeys will be waiting for us to transport our trekking gear. From there we start the trek up the Santa Cruz valley until we reach the Llamacorral camp, where we will set up our camp.
(Elevation Change: +860m; length: approx. 4-5 hours).

2ndday. - Llamacorral – Jatuncocha Lake – Arhuaycocha Valley – Alpamayo base camp (4600m).
After a good breakfast we will leave the camp at Llamacorral and continue through the Valley of Santa Cruz. On the way we pass by the lagoons Icchicocha and Jatuncocha until we reach to the cross the Arhuaycocha Valley. From there we climb a zigzag rocky path until reaching the base camp of Alpamayo, where we will make our second camp.
(Elevation Change: +840m; duration: approx. 5-6 hours).

3rd day.- Alpamayo base camp (4600m) – Morrena – Alpamayo Col (5300m).

This day our porters are responsible for the transportation of our gear, food and camping equipment and we go to start ascending the moraine. On the way we will encounter very rocky paths and trails accompanied by polished granite rocks. After passing these rocks we begin to enter the glacial area. First we enter through easy pathways and continue down a path surrounded by deep cracks. We will then find ourselves at the base of a famous mountain pass. From there we start climbing slowly up until arriving the final climbs (60º - 65º). Climbing through the pass we will descend a few meters to our next camp. Climbing this pass we will go down a few meters further to arrive in the C1 of Alpamayo. (Camp 1 - 5300m).
(Elevation Change: +700m; length: approx. 6-7 hours).

4thday. - Alpamayo Col (5300m) – Summit of Alpamayo (5947m) – Alpamayo base camp.

This day, starting from Camp 1, we will descend with our clients to the base of the wall. There we will reach up until the lower part of the Rimaya. In this part we will climbing a zone in great uniform slope of about 55º - 60º and we will reach a steeper part with more than 85° and 90° at a height of 4 meters. Continuing the original channel (65º - 75º), we will meet some small mixed sections until reaching the summit – after, we will return to the Alpamayo base camp.
(Elevation Change: +647m; length: approx. 10-12 hours).

5thday. - Alpamayo base camp (4600m) – Santa Cruz Valley – Llamacorral (3760m)

This day our donkey driver will carry our personal gear, as well as mountain equipment with them. We leave the Alpamayo base camp in direction of the Santa Cruz Vallez, passing again the two lagoons Jatuncocha and Icchincocha to arrive to the Camp Llamacorral.
(Elevation Change: - 840m; length: approx. 4-5 hours).

6thday. - Llamacorral (3760m) – Cashapampa (2900m) – Huaraz – Hostel.

We leave the campside at Llamacorral walking downhill until we reach Cashapampa, where we are expected by a bus of the Company "Enrique Expedition Tours", that will bring us directly to the city of Huaraz and our hotel.
(Elevation Change: -860 m; duration: approx. 3-4 hours prox.).

*** End of the Expedition of the ascent in the Cordillera Blanca Peru ***

* Max. altitude of Huascaran South  : 6768 m (Summit).

* Difficulty : Difficult.

* Duration   : 06 Days. 

* Path to ascend Mount Huascaran South  : The Neck. 

* Recommended season : May to September.

* Location : Cordillera Blanca - Peru

* Starting point of the expedition : Huaraz – Ancash - Peru

* Places to visit : Huascaran National Park.

* Percentage of Success : 100%

* Type : Adventure, High mountain tourism

*Tº on the expedition.

- Trekking 

: at day: + 13ºC to +23ºC

: at night: - 6ºC to - 4ºC

- Ascent 

: early morning

: - 8ºCto - 10ºC

Itinerary:

Pick up at the bus terminal and transfer to the hotel in Huaraz is included. 

The staff of "Enrique Expedition Tours" and the Mountain Guide will be informed about your arrival and will be waiting for you.

The organization of personal material and logistical information for the ascent to Mountain Huascaran we will do after the trekking in the evening.

1st day.- Huaraz (3090m) – Musho – Huascaran base camp (4800m).

We will leave Huaraz towards Mancos (2530 m). From there we will head up for about 20 kilometers the plane road til the village of Musho which is located in the NE part of Huaraz 

In Musho the donkey driver and his donkeys will be waiting for us to transport our trekking gear. From there we will trek up for about 4 hours to the Huascaran base camp (4800m). 

(Elevation Change: +1600 m; length: approx. 4-5 hours approx.). 

2nd day.- Huascaran base camp (4800m) – Camp1 (5500m).

Starting at the base camp in the moraine we will reach the edge of the glacier. From there we will climb higher to get to a safer place, towards the base of a large barrier Seracs. There we will put up our camp 1 in the glacier.

(Elevation Change: +700m; length: approx. 6-7 hours). 

3rd day.- Camp 1 (5500m) – Camp 2 (6000m).

This day we will continue climbing up directly towards the shield, which is observed - as we move forward - like a triangular hill of about 450m. Once we will be at this place we will pass it. After passing this obstacle, we will ice climb some sections. We will reach by cross climbing the neck, under which in a protected area of avalanches we will build up the Camp 2 of Huascaran (6000m). 

(Elevation Change: +500m; length: approx. 6-7 hours). 

4th day.- Camp 2 (6000m) – Summit of Huascaran South (6768m) –Camp 1.

We will leave the Camp 2 at about 3:00 am and climb up corridors (65 – 70°), which take us to the top of the neck (6010m). From this point we will be going up long hills, avoiding large cracks until we reach the summit of Huascaran South (6768m). 

- It is possible to descend til Camp 1, depending on the fitness.

(Elevation Change: +1968m; length: approx. 9-10 hours).

5th day.- Camp 1(5500m) – Base Camp (4800m).

This day we will return from Camp 1 to Base Camp. Our donkey drivers will carry our mountain equipment down. After arriving at the Base Camp we could use the afternoon to dry our personal climbing gear and camping equipment.
(Elevation Change: - 700m; length: approx. 5-6 hours). 

6th day.- Base Camp (4800m) – Musho – Huaraz (3900m) – Hostel.After packing our camping equipment we will load the donkeys to walk back downhill to Musho, where we are expected by a bus of the Company "Enrique Expedition Tours", that will bring us directly to the city of Huaraz and our hotel.

*** End of the Expedition of the ascent in the Cordillera Blanca Peru ***

* Max. Altitude of Quitaraju : 6.036m (Summit).

* Difficulty : Difficult.

* Duration : 15 Days. 

* Path to ascend Mount Quitaraju : North Face

* Recommended season : May to September.

* Location : Cordillera Blanca – Peru

* Starting point of the expedition : Huaraz

* Places to visit : Huascaran National Park.

* Percentage of Success : 100%

* Type : Adventure, High mountain tourism.

Itinerary: 

Pick up at the bus terminal and transfer to the hotel in Huaraz is included. 

The staff of "Enrique Expedition Tours" and the Mountain Guide will be informed about your arrival and will be waiting for you.

The organization of personal material and logistical information for the ascent to Mount Yanapaccha we will do after the trekking in the evening. 

1st day.- Huaraz (3090m) – Cashapampa (2900m) – Llamacorral (3760m).

We will pick up our clients directly in their hotel in Huaraz and take a three hour private bus ride from Huaraz to Cashapampa (2900m), where the donkey driver and his donkeys will be waiting for us to transport our trekking gear. From there we start the trek up the Santa Cruz valley until we reach the Llamacorral camp, where we will set up our camp.

(Elevation Change: +860m; length: approx. 4-5 hours).

2nd day.- Llamacorral – Jatuncocha Lake – Arhuaycocha Valley – Alpamayo base camp (4600m).

After a good breakfast we will leave the camp at Llamacorral and continue through the Valley of Santa Cruz. On the way we pass by the lagoons Icchicocha and Jatuncocha until we reach to the cross the Arhuaycocha Valley. From there we climb a zigzag rocky path until reaching the base camp of Alpamayo, where we will make our second camp.

(Elevation Change: +840m; duration: approx. 5-6 hours).

3rd day.- Alpamayo Base Camp (4800m) – Moraine – Quitaraju Camp1 (5300m).

This day our porters will take care of the transportation of our technical and climbing, as well as camping equipment and food. After the breakfast we will leave the campsite to start the ascent to the moraine. On the way we will get to very rocky places and trails accompanied by polished granite rocks. After overcoming this area we will get to enter the glacial by the easy ramps and skirting some cracks to reach under the well-known hill. There we will start to climb slowly up to the final slopes (60º - 65º) and surpass this col to descend a few meters and arrive at Camp1 of Quitaraju. (Camp 1-5300 m.s.n.m).

(Elevation Change: +700m; length: approx. 6 -7 hours).

4th day.- Quitaraju Camp1 (5300m) – Quitaraju Summit (6036m) – Base Camp.

We will start the ascent at 3:00 am to climb the N wall at night. From the Camp 1 we will slightly go down by an plain entrance of the glacier to a rocky hill in the middle of the wall. The route goes up to the right of a rocky hill on uniform slopes of 45-50° to reach the western edge, located 100m from the summit. After the summit we will return to base camp. This day our porters will be in charge to transport the equipment from Camp1 to the Alpamayo base camp (approx. 10 - 12 h). 

(Elevation Change: +736m; length: approx. 10-12 hours).

5th day.- lpamayo Base Camp (4800m) – Llamacorral (3760m).

Today our porters will carry our technical and personal equipment with their donkeys. We will leave our campsite to hike down to Santa Cruz valley and pass by the lakes Jatuncocha (3900m) and Icchicocha (3850m) to reach after 1 hour at Llamacorral camp.

(Elevation Change: - 840m; length: approx. 4-5 hours).

6th day.- Llamacorral (3760m) – Cashapampa (2900m) - Huaraz.

This last day we descend along the narrow Santa Cruz valley, next to a clean river, surrounded by vegetation and impressive mountains. After about 4 hours trekking we will arrive in Cashapampa, where the bus of our company “Enrique Expedition Tours” will be waiting for us and take us back to Huaraz.

(Elevation Change: -860 m; duration: approx. 3-4 hours prox.).

*** End of the Expedition of the ascend in the Cordillera Blanca Peru ***

 

* Max. altitude of Ranrapalca : 6162 m (Summit).

* Difficulty  : Moderate to Difficult.

* Duration   : 05 Days. 

* Path to ascend Mount Ranrapalca : North-east ridge. 

* Recommended season   : May to September.

* Location  : Cordillera Blanca – Peru.

* Starting point of the expedition  : Huaraz – Peru.

* Places to visit : Huascaran National Park.

* Percentage of Success : 100%

* Type : Adventure, High mountain tourism

*Tº on the expedition.

- Trekking 

: at day: + 13ºCto +23ºC

: at night: - 6ºC to - 4ºC

- Ascent : early morning

: - 8ºCto - 10ºC

Itinerary:

Pick up at the bus terminal and transfer to the hotel in Huaraz is included. 

The staff of "Enrique Expedition Tours" and the Mountain Guide will be informed about your arrival. He will give you all the details and will organize with you the material for your ice climbing expedition to Mount Ranrapalca in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru.

1st day.- Huaraz (3090 m) – Pashpa (3600 m) – Base camp Ishinca (4400 m) – Quebrada Yanarajupampa (4800 m).

We will leave Huaraz by private bus to the village of Pashpa, where we will be expected by the donkey driver and his donkeys, who will carry our personal, as well as camping equipment. Here the trekking starts towards our first campsite in the valley of Yanarajupampa. It will take us about 5-6 hours depending on the pace of trekking.

(Elevation Change: +800 m; length: approx. 4-5 hours approx.).

2nd day.- Quebrada Yanarajupampa (4800 m) – Col Ranrapalca (5300 m).

This day we will enter Col Ranrapalca, which is located between the both mountains Ranrapalca and Ishinca. We will ascend on easy ramps, avoiding cracks until we will arrive at the Col, where we will stay the night.

(Elevation Change: +500 m; length: approx. 6-7 hours approx.).

Este día ingresando al Col Ranrapalca que se encuentra al medio de los nevados Ranrapalca y Ishinca, Ascenderemos por fáciles rampas, sorteando grietas hasta llegar al Col en donde realizaremos nuestro campamento.

4thday.- Co1 Ranrapalca (5300 m) – Summit of Ranrapalca (6162 m) – Col – Quebrada Yanarajupampa.

This day we will attacked very early (2-3 am) the Ranrapalca summit (6162 m). The ascent to the mountain Ranrapalca will be on the route of the north-east ridge. We will go over cracks and rimayes, climb a sharp ridge which ends in the pure glacier. We will follow the route of ascension and reach the summit of Ranrapalca, where we will have a beautiful view of the Cordillera Blanca. We can see the mountains Cayesh, San Juan, Maparaju, Tullparaju, Pucaranra, Huapi, Huantsan, Ishinca, Tocllaraju and Urus. After this we will return to Col Ranrapalca, From there our porters will carry our camping gear back to the next camp Yanarajupampa. (Elevation Change: +862 m; length: approx. 10-12 hours approx.).

5th day.-  Quebrada Yanarajupampa (4800 m) – Base camp Ishica (4400 m) - Pashpa – Huaraz – Hotel.

Today after breakfast our donkey driver will be in charge of carrying our personal and camping equipment. First we will return to base camp Ishinca and than go further to the village of Pashpa, where we will be expected by the bus of the company "Enrique Expedition Tours", which will take us to Huaraz - Hotel. (Elevation Change: -400 m; length: approx. 4-5 hours approx.).

*** End of the Expedition of the ascent in the Cordillera Blanca Peru ***

 

- Dear customers, we recommend making a reservation in advance, so that the price is more economical.

- This advance reservation is carried out 8 months before your arrival date to Huaraz.

- The reservation is made with a deposit of 40% of the total price and 60% need to be paid upon your arrival to Huaraz (Office of Enrique Expedition Tours - Huaraz.).

- After our company, "Enrique Expedition Tours" confirms your reservation deposit we will be sending via e-mail a voucher of the reservation confirmation, where we explain all the details of the itinerary follow upon your arrival to Huaraz. The money of the reservation will be deposited in a bank account of our travel and tourism agency, that we can access if you request.

- Included in the expedition are the nights of accommodation in the hostel in Huaraz included. If you want to stay additional nights in the hostal it costs $ 15.- USD per person and day.

- The transportation Lima - Huaraz-Lima will by the company

- Cruz del sur. Web: http://www.cruzdelsur.com.pe/

- Julio Cesar. Web: https://www.transportesjuliocesar.com.pe/

in their bed service in the bus “bus cama” (VIP)

The services of the bus companies are:

• Bus with 2 floors. 

• Second level / Reclinable bus seats 

• Seat belts on all seats. 

• Laser radar to detect objects on the road (up to 150m distance).

• Internal video cameras (control of corridors).

• Two bathrooms with chemical treatment

• Direct travel.

• Breakfast and/or lunch and/or dinner (depends on travel time).

• On board Service (Attention of Land Slides).

• Video on board with movies 

• Music.

• Air conditioning and heating.

• Individual reading light.

• Bingo (prize is the return of the ticket). 

* Also we have an air service at our flights Lima – Huaraz - Lima 

The name of the Company is LATAM: https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es

And the hours of the departure every day.

- Lima - Huaraz: Departure 7:05am. – Arrival 8:15am.

- Huaraz - Lima: Departure 8:50am. – Arrival 9:40am. 

- All passengers have to arrive for any route of flight an hour earlier at the airport for their respective checked luggage. 

- LUGGAGE: Each passenger is entitled to 15 kilos of luggage (10 kilos for load and 5 kilos for carry on). If it exceeds this weight you are responsible to pay $3 per kilo (not including taxes).

THE COSTS OF THE TICKETS:

- The fare per person is $120.00 USA (subject to availability) For this service, "LATAM" - HUARAZ communicate with us.

 The summits of Cordillera Blanca constitute one of the most attractive targets for climbers world over. Ice climbing is popular here due to the ease of access which allows doing various climbs and coming back to the town of Huaraz to rest between climbs. The climbs range from short climbs of a few hours to unexplored vertical faces of rock and ice, little frequented by climbers. Ice climbing activity is one of the most important tourist activity, but has some important requirements. Since Peru is one of the best well-known countries in the world for andinism, it's necessary to make known these requirements for safe climbing. 

RECOMMENDATIONS:

* Weather is the principal factor that determines the best time to climb safely. For example, for climbing icsouth or southeast ice faces, May and June, July are the best months. For the normal climbing routes, any time from May to August is adequate. 

* Access to trailheads is fast and easy. There are dirt roads up to small villages at the base of the mountains. From there, one can start the climb without logistical problems. From Huaraz one finds local transportation to most villages at the base of the mountains.

* Less experienced climbers can contact our agency “ENRIQUE EXPEDITION TOURS“ to assist with technical gear and logistics, as well as to hire a mountain guide, porter, cook, donkeys or to organize transportation and food. We also sell maps of Cordillera Blanca, and offer to the climbers free information on the routes, and the latest condition of the routes (ice and snow) at the moment of the climb. 

* During the daytime on the climbs, thin layers and waterproof/windproof layers are sufficient. 

* On extremely technical climbs, gathering necessary information on the condition of the route, and choosing an adequate route according to experience and gear, is imperative.

* On difficult climbs, aluminum snow stakes of 90cm. or more are necessary to secure fixed rope. Occasionally the snow is not firm and there may be avalanche danger. 

* The basic climbing gear consists of: plastic boots, ice axes, ropes and other technical gear depending on the route chosen. 

Recommended mountain equipment for the expedition:

• Trekking boots.

• High mountain boots.

• Trekking socks (synthetic fibers: Colmax ...).

• Thermal socks.

• Leggings/ boot covers.

• Fine microfiber gloves.

• Wool of Fleece Gloves.

• Padded Mittens.

• Sun hat.

• Cap for the cold (fleece or other).

• Thermal and microfiber shirts.

• Finefiber sweater.

• Fleece.

• Quilted Anorak (down or fiber).

• Waterproof jacket (goretex or other). 

• Trekking pants.

• Fleece pants. 

• Waterproof pants (goretex or other). 

• Waterproof layer.

• Altitude glasses (with side shields).

• Backpack of 70/80 l.

• Canteen. 

• Headlamp (with spare bulbs and batteries).

• Sunscreen (lips and skin).

• Personal kit.

• Photographical equipment.

• Sleeping bag for altitude (down).

• Toilet bag and towel.

• Rubber sandals (for taking showers/ crossing rivers/ taking a bath).

• Sneakers.

• Bag with personal documents and money.

• Ice Axe.

• Automatic crampons (with antiboots).

• Harness.

• Jumar and descender. 

If you do not have these materials we can get them in Huaraz:

• Ice Axe.

• Automatical crampons (with antiboots).

• Harness.

• Helmet.

• Jumar and descender.