CLIMBING · CORDILLERA BLANCA

CHOPICALQUI 4 DAYS

Duration 4 days / 3 nights

Season May - September

Difficulty AD – Fairly difficult

ABOUT THE ASCENT

Nevado Chopicalqui is considered by many to be one of the most attractive six-thousanders in all of Peru for the beauty of its route and for being one of the most accessible in the range. It is located northwest of Huaraz, in the Llanganuco valley. Its normal route is physically and technically demanding, and the view is impressive toward the peaks of Huandoy, Pisco, Chacraraju, Caraz, Artesonraju and Huascarán.

Max altitude 6,354 m · Summit
Location Llanganuco valley
Activity Climbing a six-thousander
Guide Certified AGMP – IFMGA
Camps Moraine and High Camp
Demands Physical and technical

Nevado Chopicalqui Climb 4 Days 3 Nights

ITINERARY

Day 1

Huaraz (3,100 m) – Llanganuco – Base Camp – Moraine Camp (4,990 m)

Departure from Huaraz by private transport through the Callejón de Huaylas to Yungay; from there we will continue east, passing through picturesque villages until we reach the Huascarán National Park checkpoint. Further on we will have the opportunity to admire the beauty of the two Llanganuco lakes, and then continue to the Chopicalqui bend, from where we will start the uphill hike to the Moraine Camp.

Transport time: 3 hours.

Hiking time: 5 hours.

Day 2

Moraine Camp (4,990 m) – High Camp (5,350 m)

We will begin the ascent to the high camp on the glacier; from this point we will use the climbing gear to reach the camp, from where there is an impressive view.

Ascent time: approximately 5 hours.

Day 3

High Camp (5,350 m) – Summit attempt (6,354 m) – Moraine Camp (4,990 m)

We will begin the ascent very early, around 1:00 am, heading to the summit with the climbing gear. From the top you can see some of the most important snow peaks of the range, such as Huandoy, Pisco, Contrahierbas, Chacraraju and Huascarán. Then we will descend by the same route to the high camp and the Moraine Camp.

Ascent and descent time: approximately 12 hours.

Day 4

Moraine Camp (4,990 m) – Base Camp – Huaraz

Departure after breakfast; we will descend to the base camp and the Chopicalqui bend, where the transport awaits to return to Huaraz.

Descent time: 5 hours of hiking.

Transport time: approximately 3 hours.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE

Certified guide (AGMP – IFMGA)
Private transportation
Information and recommendations before the expedition
Camping tent
Kitchen equipment
Meals during the expedition
Porter for the High Camp
Sleeping mat
Collective gear: rope, snow stake, ice screw and cords
First aid kit
Permanent agency assistance during your expedition

NOT INCLUDED

International flights and applicable airport taxes
Accommodation and meals in Lima and Huaraz
Transfer Lima – Huaraz – Lima
Huascarán National Park entrance fee
Sleeping bag
Acclimatization days before the trek
Travel insurance for accidents and repatriation
Personal expenses
Personal trekking equipment
Tips

PERSONAL CLIMBING GEAR

50-liter backpack

Long hiking pants, warm (base layer) and rain pants (Gore-tex)

Warm jacket and rain jacket.

Change of clothes during the trek

Sun hat and warm hat

Sleeping bag (-10 °C)

Gloves for the cold

Trekking poles

Sunglasses with UV protection

A headlamp with spare batteries

Personal first aid kit

Water bottle

Note

The proposed itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions or force majeure that put the safety of our clients at risk.

Acclimatization

We recommend doing higher-altitude hikes around the city of Huaraz before any trek and/or ascent. It is one of the most important factors for us and also for you.

Hikes we recommend

Laguna Churup, Laguna 69, Laguna Parón, Laguna Willcacocha and Laguna Ahuac. We have daily departures, private and in groups.