Hua-11 : Climbing Vallunaraju – 2-Day High-Altitude Adventure
Why we love it?
The Hua-11: Climbing Vallunaraju is a two-day high-altitude adventure designed for experienced trekkers and climbers seeking to reach the summit of Vallunaraju, standing at 5,686 meters. Starting from Huaraz, participants will trek through the scenic Quebrada de Llanca and camp at Campo Morrena before making the final ascent to the summit. This tour is distinctive for its combination of breathtaking landscapes, the expertise of certified guides, and the support of a trained cook who prepares nourishing meals. Ideal for those looking to challenge themselves in the stunning Peruvian Andes, this experience offers both the thrill of climbing and the opportunity to immerse oneself in the region's natural beauty.
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 – Quebrada de Llanca (4200m) – Campo Morrena (5000m).
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We will leave Huaráz in private transportation to the base camp that is located in the Llaca ravine. The camp is set up next to the shelter of the House of Guides. Being in this place, we can do some rock and ice climbing practices because There are walls equipped to do these activities.
Option: you can also climb this day to Campo Morreno de Vallunaraju and this way the ascent would be easier on the second day.
(Elevation difference: + 800 m; duration: 5 - 6 hours Approx.).
Day 2 #2 Campo Morrena – Vallunaraju Summit (5686m) – Huaraz.
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You leave very early (3 - 4 am) towards the summit, you have to return about 180 meters of the trail that comes from Huaráz, then you go up to the right along a marked path, after 2 hours of walking we arrive at the base of the glacier, you go up a slope of 35-40º, short, then you reach and follow the glacier on gentle slopes until we pass along the left side of Vallunaraju Sur, we reach the col that joins both summits, we take the path on the left with a slope of 40º reaching the summit, where we appreciate an impressive view of the Callejón de Huaylas, the return is along the same route, to the camp, where the mobility of the company picks us up that takes us to Huaráz, hostel.
(Elevation difference: + 686 m; duration: 8 - 9 hours Approx.).
Please Note
- Reservations can be made until 2 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 : May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
