CLIMBING · CORDILLERA BLANCA

HUASCARÁN 6 DAYS

Duration 6 days / 5 nights

Season June - August

Difficulty PD+ / AD

ABOUT THE ASCENT

Huascarán has two well-differentiated summits: the north one at 6,655 m and the south one at 6,768 m. It is the highest mountain in the Cordillera Blanca, but also the highest in Peru and the highest in the tropical belt. Route conditions on Huascarán change especially from year to year; its ascent requires technical equipment and being in good physical and technical condition. From the summit you can see most of the Andes mountain range.

Max altitude 6,768 m · South summit
Roof of Peru Highest mountain in Peru
Start Musho, Callejón de Huaylas
Guide Certified AGMP – IFMGA
Camps Base Camp, Camp 1 and Camp 2
Demands Physical and technical

Nevado Huascarán 6768 Climb 6 Days 5 Nights

ITINERARY

Day 1

Huaraz (3,100 m) – Musho (3,050 m) – Base Camp (4,270 m)

Departure from Huaraz by private transport heading northwest along the Callejón de Huaylas to the village of Musho (3,050 m), from where we will start hiking to the Huascarán base camp; from there you can see the whole Callejón de Huaylas valley.

Transport time: 3 hours.

Hiking time: approximately 4 hours.

Day 2

Base Camp (4,270 m) – Camp 1 (5,300 m)

Departure after breakfast toward Camp 1, at 5,300 m, with all the climbing gear to ascend Huascarán. The route continues over the rocks until reaching the camp, where we will spend the night.

Ascent time: approximately 7 hours.

Day 3

Camp 1 (5,300 m) – Camp 2 (5,900 m)

This day we will start the ascent very early to minimize the risk of falling ice; we will advance through the gully and then the traverse until reaching Camp 2, located a few meters below the Garganta, the col that separates the two summits of Huascarán.

Ascent time: approximately 5 – 6 hours.

Day 4

Camp 2 (5,900 m) – Summit (6,768 m) – Camp 2 (5,900 m)

Departure from Camp 2 at 1:00 am with all the climbing gear toward the summit. From the top you can see the entire Cordillera Blanca and some of the highest peaks of the Cordillera Huayhuash. Then we will descend by the same route to Camp 2, where we will spend the night and rest a little.

Ascent and descent time: approximately 10 hours.

Day 5

Camp 2 (5,900 m) – Moraine Camp (4,800 m) – Base Camp (4,270 m)

Descent after breakfast, following the same route to the Moraine Camp and then reaching the base camp.

Descent time: approximately 7 hours.

Day 6

Base Camp (4,270 m) – Musho – Huaraz

Departure after breakfast to the village of Musho, where the transport awaits to return to the city of Huaraz.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE

Certified guide (AGMP – IFMGA)
Private transportation
Information and recommendations before the expedition
Professional outdoor cook
Donkeys and muleteers
Meals during the expedition: breakfast, snacks, afternoon tea and/or coffee, and dinner
Camping tent
Kitchen tent
Dining tent, table, chair and toilet tent
All kitchen equipment: plates, cups and utensils
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

60-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.