CLIMBING · CORDILLERA BLANCA

YANAPACCHA 2 DAYS

Duration 2 days / 1 night

Season May - September

Difficulty PD – Not very difficult

ABOUT YANAPACCHA

Nevado Yanapaccha is one of the most impressive peaks in the Cordillera Blanca for its panoramic views of the Andes. Because of its level of difficulty, its west face is ideal for mountaineering courses. From the summit you can see Huascarán, Huandoy, Pisco, Chacraraju, Chopicalqui, Contrahierbas and the Llanganuco valley with its two lakes.

Max altitude 5,460 m · Summit
Location Cordillera Blanca
Activity Climbing
Guide Certified AGMP – IFMGA
Slope Sections up to 60°
Views Huascarán and Llanganuco

ITINERARY

Day 1

Huaraz (3,100 m) – Yungay (2,500 m) – Kilometer 42 - Portachuelo (4,600 m) – Moraine Camp (4,900 m)

Departure from Huaraz after breakfast; we will head north along the Callejón de Huaylas to the town of Yungay. Then we turn east along a rocky road, passing the Chinancocha and Orconcocha lakes until we reach Cebollapampa, and continue to km 42, where we will start hiking to the Moraine Camp.

Transport time: 3 hours.

Hiking time: approximately 2 hours.

Day 2

Moraine Camp (4,900 m) – Summit (5,460 m) – Moraine Camp (4,900 m)

This day we will start early, around 3:00 am. We will walk toward the summit with the climbing gear; along the route we will find climbing sections of up to 60°. From the summit you can see many impressive peaks such as Huascarán (6,768 m) and others. Then we will descend by the same route to the Moraine Camp (4,900 m) and then to km 42, where the transport awaits to return to Huaraz.

Ascent and descent time: approximately 8 hours.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE

Certified guide (AGMP – IFMGA)
Private transportation
Information and recommendations before the expedition
Porter for the Moraine Camp
Sleeping mat
Camping tent
Meals during the expedition
All kitchen equipment
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.