6-Day Peru Expedition Nevado Alpamayo From Huaraz
Highlights
Huaraz
nature, trekking, camping
Group Tour
6 Days
Strenuous
English
Description
Embark on this 6-day expedition to Nevado Alpamayo that offers an unparalleled experience for adventure seekers. Explore the majestic Cordillera Blanca range, renowned for its dramatic peaks and spectacular vistas. Attempt the ascent of Alpamayo, a challenging yet rewarding climb, with professional local guides to ensure safety and success. This tour is perfect for experienced mountaineers seeking a demanding and exhilarating adventure.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Huaraz - Transfer drive about 3 Hours to village Cashapampa; meeting team and burros, trekking up to Llamacoral (3850 m)
- 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 (-/L/D)
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Day 2: Llamacoral - Trekking to Base Camp of Alpamayo (4350 m)
- 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 (B/L/D)
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Day 3: Alpamayo Base Camp - Ascend to Alpamayo Moraine Camp (4900 m)
- 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 (B/L/D)
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Day 4: Moraine Camp - Ascend to Alpamayo High Camp (5300 m)
- 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 (B/L/D)
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Day 5: High Camp - Ascend to Alpamayo Summit (5947 m) - High Camp (5300 m) or Descend to Base Camp (4300 m)
- 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 (B/L/D)
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Day 6: Base Camp - Descent through Quebrada Santa Cruz - Cashapampa - Transfer to Huaraz
- 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 (B/L/-)
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 15 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 15 | /person |
This is a group tour |