CLIMBING · CORDILLERA BLANCA

ISHINCA 3 DAYS

Duration 3 days / 2 nights

Season May - September

Difficulty PD – Not very difficult

ABOUT ISHINCA

Nevado Ishinca is located in the valley that bears its same name, Ishinca. It is undoubtedly one of the most visited snow peaks in the Cordillera Blanca. Although seen from other peaks it looks small because it stands among the enormous peaks of the range, it is a perfect mountain to acclimatize before climbing another 6,000 m or technical peak. It is important to mention that it does not require much experience or technical equipment for its ascent.

Max altitude 5,530 m · Summit
Location Cordillera Blanca
Activity Climbing
Guide Certified AGMP – IFMGA
Lodging Refugio Ishinca (bunks)
Ideal for Acclimatizing for 6,000 m peaks

ITINERARY

Day 1

Huaraz (3,100 m) – Collón (3,450 m) – Base Camp (4,350 m)

Departure from Huaraz after breakfast by private transport heading northeast of Huaraz to reach the village of Collón, from where we will start walking toward the Ishinca base camp, passing through native queñua trees. Higher up you will be able to see the Tocllaraju (6,034 m) and Palcaraju (6,274 m) snow peaks, and the base camp, where we will spend the night.

Hiking time: approximately 4 – 5 hours.

Day 2

Base Camp (4,350 m) – Ishinca Summit (5,530 m) – Base Camp (4,350 m)

We will begin the ascent very early, around 2:00 am, hiking along a zigzag trail to the tongue of the glacier, already with all the climbing gear. Then we will continue to the summit, from where you can see many six-thousanders such as Ranrapalca, Palcaraju, Pucaranra, Copa and Tocllaraju. After resting a little and taking some photos, we will return to camp descending by the same route we climbed.

Ascent and descent time: approximately 10 hours.

Day 3

Base Camp (4,350 m) – Collón (3,450 m) – Huaraz (3,100 m)

This day we will head back after breakfast, along the same trail, to the village of Collón, where the transport will be waiting to return to Huaraz.

Hiking time: approximately 4 hours.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE

Certified guide (AGMP – IFMGA)
Private transportation
Information and recommendations before the expedition
Full board at Refugio Ishinca: dinner, snack and breakfast, two nights in bunks
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.