Hua-09 : Alpamayo Ascent – 6 Days of Climbing Expedition
Why we love it?
The Alpamayo Ascent is a 6-day climbing expedition based in Huaraz, Peru, designed for experienced climbers seeking a challenging adventure in the Andes. Participants will trek through stunning landscapes, starting from Cashapampa and making their way to Base Camp and Camp One, all while being supported by a certified guide and a trained cook. This expedition is distinctive for its focus on the ascent of Alpamayo, often regarded as one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, offering climbers an opportunity to experience both technical climbing and breathtaking scenery. Ideal for those with a passion for mountaineering and a desire to immerse themselves in the Peruvian highlands, this tour combines physical challenge with the rich cultural backdrop of the region.
Inclusions
- Transportation from your hotel in Huaraz to the starting point of the trek
- Transportation from the end of the trek to your hotel in Huaraz
- Food from the exit of Huaraz
- Guide: Certified walking guide (English or Spanish) for another language on request.
- Cook trained to prepare varied and healthy dishes.
- Food: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
- General first aid kit.
- Camping equipment: Good quality mountain tents (2 people per tent), mats, dining tent, kitchen tent, tables, chairs, dishes and kitchen utensils.
- Donkeys: The number of donkeys depends on the size of the group. You can carry up to 8 kg of personal items that will be loaded onto the donkeys. During the day you will only carry your backpack with things for personal use.
Exclusions
- Entrance Fees into the Cordillera
- Sleeping bag (rental possible)
- Snacks / personal water
Itinerary
Day 1 #1 Huaraz – Caraz – Cashapampa – Llamacoral
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We will leave from Huaraz at 07am
We will follow the route north of the Callejón de Huaylas until we reach Caraz, at 2200 m high.
The next stop will be in Cashapampa, at 2900 m high.
We will spend the first night at Camp Llamacoral, at 3760 m high.
Day 2 #2 Llamacoral Camp – Base Camp
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We will have breakfast at 08:00.
We will begin a 5-hour trek through the ravine, visiting the Jatuncocha Lagoon.
Then we will go up a zigzagging path to the Quebrada Arhuaycocha.
From there we will go to the Alpamayo Base Camp, at 4300 m high.
Dinner and rest.
Day 3 #3 Base Camp – Camp One
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Breakfast at 06:00 to begin the 8 hours of ascent.
Then, we will walk to Camp Morrena, at 4900 m high.
From this place we will enter the glacier, where we will have to use climbing tools to reach Camp One of Alpamayo.
At the Collado we will set up camp to observe the west wall of Alpamayo, have dinner and rest.
Day 4 #4 Camp One – Summit – Camp One
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The day begins at 01:00, preparing the equipment.
We will begin the climb, approaching the wall and crossing the rimaya.
We will advance along the wall, following the French straight line of 500 m and 70 and 80° near the top until we reach the pyramidal summit of Alpamayo, at 5947 m high.
From there we will have spectacular views of lagoons and snow-capped mountains.
After having enjoyed the landscape and having recovered some energy, we will rappel down the wall to return to Camp One.
Dinner and rest after the 14 hours of activity of the day.
Day 5 #5 Camp One – Base Camp
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Breakfast.
We will continue the descent with rappelling and walking for 6 hours to the Alpamayo Base Camp.
Here we can rest and have dinner.
Day 6 #6 Base Camp – Cashapampa – Huaraz
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Breakfast.
We will walk through the Arhuaycocha Valley, descending through the Santa Cruz ravine to Cashapampa for 7 hours.
From here the trip will be by bus to Huaraz.
Please Note
- Reservations can be made until 7 days before departure. If you wish to make a reservation after this deadline, please contact us to confirm availability. Agency's opening hours on the contact page.---------------Season : Jun, Jul, Aug
