Climbing Ishinca Valley + Alpamayo Mountain 16 Days
From the Ishinca base camp it is possible to climb 3 mountains: Urus, Ishinca and Tocllaraju. For Urus and Ishinca it is not necessary to have previous climbing experience. Obviously, we offer all the support you need to reach the summit of these peaks. After Urus and Ishinca you should be customized to the climbing techniques in order to be able to reach the summit of the more challenging Tocllaraja, which might be your first 6000er.
Nowadays considered by visitors as a mountain which offers spectacular views, the normal route to the west of Pisco is ideal for adapting to the altitude and is chosen by many hikers to finish their trek with or in order to acclimatize before going on a more technical hike.
Urus 5495 m: moderate
Ishinca 5530 m: moderate
Tocllaraju 6034 m: moderate - difficult
Alpamayo Mountain is a mountain in the Andean Cordillera, located in the Peruvian territory with an altitude of 5947m above sea level. It is one of the peaks that attracts most attention in the Cordillera Blanca in the Peruvian Andes. It was considered by the newspaper Alpinismo (May 1966) as the “most beautiful mountain in the world”
Itinerary:
Day 1: Acclimatization Churup lake
This is a very good hike for acclimatizing. From Huaraz we go by car to the village of Pitec. On the way we pass several picturesque villages, such as Unchus and Llupa.
At 3850 meter we start our easy hike up to Lake Churup with its blue colors sitting at an altitude of 4440 m underneath snow-capped Churup mountain (5495). The last 100 meter before arriving to the lake involves some scrambling over steep rocks. And then come back to Huaraz for the same way.
Day 2: Huaraz – Pashpa / Cochapampa 3700 m
We leave from Huaraz and drive past Pashpa village to Cochapampa. This is where we set our camp. We then start our trek to lake Uruscocha, following a small track and passing many Polylepis trees that are endemic only to the Andes. We arrive to turquoise blue lake Uruscocha which is surrounded by beautiful nature.
We descend taking the same road back to the camp. 4 hours aprox.
Day 3: Cochapampa – Camp Base Ishinca 4350 m.
The second day, we walk to valley Ishinca. We have a breakfast with a beautiful panoramic view to Nevado Huascaran, which is the highest mountain of Peru. We continue walking through Polylepis forest to our camp base. 4 hours aprox.
Day 4: Base Camp – Urus Summit – Base Camp 4350 m.
We will start our ascent at 3 am by a steep ridge until we reach the glacier, before climbing along a spectacular ridge to the summit, with views of the Tocllaraju and Ranrapalca peaks among others. After the summit, we will go down to base camp. Approx. 5 hours.
Day 5: Base Camp – Ishinca Summit – Base Camp
We will start our ascent at 3 am, taking a zigzag trail to the glacier, where we will begin our journey to the top. From there, we will have a truly panoramic view. Then, we will go down to base camp.
Day 6: Rest day
Rest day. Optional only. It is also possible to go on a 2 hour walk to Lake Milhuacocha this day.
Day 7: Base Camp – Campo Morena (5100m)
We will hike a zigzag trail for four hours until we reach 5100m, where we set up camp.
Day 8: Campo Morena – Tocllaraju summit (6034m) – Base Camp
We will start hiking the ascent at 1am along a large glacier until we get to the first 50m wall (55-65°). After climbing it, we will reach a ridge with views of the Callejon de Conchucos. We will carry on to the summit where we will be rewarded with a splendid view. In the afternoon, we will descend to base camp. Approx. 6 to 7 hours
Day 9: Base Camp – Pashpa – Huaraz
On the last day we will go on an easy trail to go back to Chacapampa and return to Huaraz with our private vehicle. Approx. 3 ½ hours.
Day 10: Rest Day in Huaraz
free in Huaraz
Day 11: Huaraz – Cashapampa (2800m) – Llamacoral (3750m)
From Huaraz we will drive to a village called Cashapampa with our shuttle vehicle. The donkeys and Donkey Driver will be waiting for us there. From there, we will begin our trail through the Santa Cruz valley until reaching Llamacoral, where we will set up camp. Approx. 4 to 5 hours.
Day 12: Llamacoral – Base Camp (4250m)
On day 2 we will start our trail in the same valley where the views of two beautiful lakes, Chinacocha and Orconcocha can be enjoyed. Then we will take a Zigzag trail to Base Camp. Approx. 5 hours.
Day 13: Base Camp – High Camp (5450m)
We will hike up to High Camp, first via a rocky trail until arriving at the glacier, then we will trek through ice and snow with some steep parts until we get to 5450m where we will set up camp.
Day 14: High Camp – Summit Alpamayo Mountain (5947m)
The hike will start at 1 am, trekking until we surpass a bergschrund where the technical part in the ice begins until we reach the summit. Then we will abseil down to High Camp. Approx. 6 to 7 hours. (optional: can go down to base camp)
Day 15: High Camp – Base Camp
Relaxed descent to base camp. Approx. 4 to 5 hours
Day 16: Base Camp – Cashapampa – Huaraz
Walk back through Santa Cruz Valley to Cashapampa, where our vehicle will be waiting for us. Approx. 4 to 5 hours.
Services included in the prices:
- Tour of Aclimatizzation
- Peruvian Mountain Guide (UIAGM / AGMP)
- Specialised cook
- Porter
- Entrance to the Huascaran national park.
- First-Aid kit
- Private transport between Huaraz / start and end of trek.
- Complete meals during the trekking program
- Donkey driver
- Donkeys
- Kitchen / dinning tent.
- Collective technical equipment
- Camping equipment
- Tent for 2 Person
- Toilette tent
Not included:
- Travel accident and health insurance
- Pick-up from the station and transfer to the Hotel reserved for you in Huaraz.
- Transfers from the airport / hotel / airport - Lima
- Hotel accommodation in Lima.
- Tour of the city
- Transfer from the station to the hotel / station / hotel - Lima
- Bus ticket Huaraz / Lima,
- Hotel accommodation in accordance with tour program.
- Food and drink in Lima and Huaraz
- Travel luggage and Travel cancellation insurance
- Not mentioned food and beverages
- Personal Spending
- Personal equipment (tent, sleeping bag, backpack, harness, hiking pants, mountain jacket (goretex), hiking shoes, matraz, suitable clothing, personal medicine, crampons, ice axe, sunglasses, etc.)
- Tips
Tour Information:
Season: June to Augost
Difficulty: Moderate
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