CLIMBING · CORDILLERA BLANCA

ISHINCA – TOCLLARAJU 5 DAYS

Duration 5 days / 4 nights

Season June - August

Difficulty PD+ / AD

ABOUT THE ASCENT

Nevado Ishinca and Tocllaraju are undoubtedly among the most visited snow peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, because they make a perfect combination: acclimatize on Nevado Ishinca and then climb Nevado Tocllaraju, since they share the same base camp. Ishinca is one of the peaks that does not require much experience or technical equipment; Tocllaraju requires experience, good physical condition and technical knowledge. From their summits you can see a large part of the Andes.

Max altitude 6,030 m · Summit
Location Ishinca valley
Two summits Ishinca and Tocllaraju
Guide Certified AGMP – IFMGA
Camps Base Camp and High Camp
Requires Experience and good fitness

Nevado Ishinca – Tocllaraju Climb 5 Days 4 Nights

ITINERARY

Day 1

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

Departure from Huaraz by private transport to the village of Collón; here the hike through the Ishinca valley begins, and then we reach a Huascarán National Park checkpoint. Higher up you will be able to see the Palcaraju and Tocllaraju peaks, and at the end of the hike we will reach the base camp (4,350 m).

Bus time: 1 hour.

Hiking time: approximately 4 – 5 hours.

Day 2

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

From the Ishinca base camp the hike starts early, around 3:00 a.m., along a zigzag trail that will take us to the start of the glacier, where it will be necessary to use the climbing gear. From the summit you can see enormous peaks over 6,000 meters high; after the photos and a well-deserved rest, we will return by the same route to the base camp (4,350 m).

Ascent and descent time: approximately 8 – 10 hours.

Day 3

Base Camp (4,350 m) – Tocllaraju High Camp (5,070 m)

From the Ishinca base camp (4,350 m) we will begin the ascent to the high camp (5,070 m) along an uphill trail that will lead us to the camp.

Day 4

High Camp (5,070 m) – Tocllaraju Summit (6,030 m) – Base Camp (4,350 m)

From the high camp we will begin the ascent at 1:00 a.m. toward the summit with technical climbing gear. After taking photos and a short rest at the summit, we will return by the same route to the high camp and then reach the base camp.

Ascent and descent time: 10 – 12 hours.

Day 5

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

Departure after breakfast through the Ishinca valley to the village of Collón. From there we will transfer to Huaraz by private bus.

Hiking time: 4 hours.

Bus time: approximately 1 hour.

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.

PHOTO GALLERY

Snow peaks of the Ishinca valley: Ishinca and Tocllaraju.