CLIMBING · CORDILLERA BLANCA

VALLUNARAJU 2 DAYS

Duration 2 days / 1 night

Season April - November

Difficulty PD – Not very difficult

ABOUT VALLUNARAJU

Vallunaraju is one of the mountains that presides over Huaraz; its summit can be seen from anywhere in the city. This snow peak is suitable for people with little experience or as preparation before attempting higher mountains.

Max altitude 5,686 m · Summit
Location Cordillera Blanca
Activity Climbing
Guide Certified AGMP – IFMGA
Transport Private
Collective gear Rope, snow stakes, ice screws

ITINERARY

Day 1

Huaraz (3,100 m) – Base Camp (4,460 m) – Moraine Camp (4,975 m)

Departure from Huaraz after breakfast by private transport to the Vallunaraju base camp, from where we will start the uphill hike to the Moraine Camp (4,975 m), where we will spend the night.

Transport time: 2 hours.

Hiking time: approximately 3 hours.

Day 2

Moraine Camp (4,975 m) – Summit (5,686 m) – Moraine Camp (4,975 m) – Huaraz

We will begin the ascent at 2:00 am, already with the climbing gear, toward the summit of Vallunaraju, from where you can see many peaks such as Ranrapalca, Ocshapalca, Tocllaraju and Huascarán (6,768 m). Then we will descend to the Moraine Camp and the base camp, where the transport will be waiting to return to Huaraz.

Ascent and descent time: approximately 10 hours.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE

Certified guide (AGMP – IFMGA)
Private transportation
Information and recommendations before the expedition
Porter for the Moraine Camp
Meals during the expedition: one breakfast, 2 snacks and one dinner.
Camping tent
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 climb. It is one of the most important factors for us and also for you.