Peruvian expedition to Alpamayo, Artesonraju and Huascaran

Join this amazing 24-day mountaineering expedition to the Alpamayo, Artesonraju and Huascaran peaks with a local certified mountain guide. A big challenge for well prepared people!

24 Days

Jun - Aug

Description

A fantastic challenge in the Cordillera Blanca, only for brave people!

I am happy to offer this amazing 24-day expedition to the most beautiful mountains of Perú. During this trip I will help you conquer the Alpamayo (5947 m), the Artesonraju (6025 m) and the Huascaran (6768 m) peaks.

This expedition starts with an acclimatization. That’s why I think that the Santa Cruz trek is ideal for a warm-up. Moreover, it is one of the most popular hiking trails of the Cordillera Blanca, passing through breathtaking landscapes. We’ll hike to the Churup Lake at 4450 meters after crossing the Punta Union Pass (4750 m).

As for the Alpamayo, its ascent is steep and involves a technical climb. Furthermore, this mountain is only suitable for well acclimatized climbers with some prior summit experience.

Regarding the Artesonraju, it is a peak of the Cordillera Blanca famous because of its exceptional settings for mountaineering. We can climb this peak in around 8-12 hours in total. If we take the South ridge ascent route, it will be a very difficult challenge. Otherwise, its difficulty is moderate via the normal route. We must conquer a 1200-meter slope of 45-55 degrees of inclination.

Finally, this adventure will take us to the Huascaran peak. As you may know, it is the highest mountain of Peru. This mountain has two summits: the North Huascarán, at 6655 meters and the South Huascarán. It is the main summit and it’s at 6768 meters above sea level.

The Huascaran is the dream of many climbers. The climb is not technically difficult. However, it is a serious climb because of the avalanche risks. The mountain offers several ascent routes but in any case, all participants must have a perfect previous acclimatization.

The best season to enjoy this trip is from June to August. I can take with me a group of 10 guests maximum. However, I don’t have an open group yet, so I can open a new one for you and your friends.

At the bottom of this page you will find a sample itinerary of the program. Of course, it will depend on the group level and skills.

So, if you’re coming to the Cordillera Blanca you cannot miss this big mountaineering challenge. Contact me now for more details and let’s plan your next adventure!

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Transportation start and back
Permit and entrance fees
Porters
Mountain guide expenses
Personal porters
Mules and horses
Tents
Rope
Cooking utensils
Snacks
Drinks
Clean drinkable water

Price details

Not included:
• International flights to Lima / Peru round trip
• Transfer from the airport for bookings of individual flights with different times of arrival / departure
• Exit tax at the airport in Lima
• Travel accident and health insurance
• Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
• Meals in restaurants in Lima and Huaraz
• Personal expenses
• Acclimatization Tour
• Entrance fees to the Huascaran National Park
• Transfer from the Hotel to the airport and bus station
• Domestic flight Airline ticket LCPeru
• Hotel Casa Andina 2 nights in Lima
• Hotel San Sebastián 4 nights in Huaraz
• Pick up at the airport in Lima to the Hotel
• Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
• Tips four our local team

Itinerary

Day 1: Flight to Lima. Travel by bus to Huaraz (3100 m). The trip takes 8 hours

Day 2: Huaraz. Trekking to Laguna Wilcacocha (3725 m)

Day 3: Huaraz. Trekking to Laguna Ahuac (4650 m)

Day 4: Huaraz. Transfer to Yuracoral. Cebollapampa. Trekking to Laguna 69 (4650 m). Yuracoral Camp (3850 m)

Day 5: Cebollapampa/Yuracoral. Transfer to Portachuelo Pass (4650 m). Huaripampa Camp (3550 m). Trekking to Tuctupampa Camp (4150 m)

Day 6: Trekking to Punta Union Pass (4750 m). Taullipampa Camp. Alpamayo Base Camp (4300 m)

Day 7: Climb to Alpamayo Moraine Camp (4,900 m)

Day 8: Climb to Alpamayo High Camp (5300 m)

Day 9: Summit Alpamayo (5947 m). High Camp or descend to Base Camp

Day 10: Rest day in Alpamayo Base Camp

Day 11: Trekking to Artesonraju/Taullipampa Base Camp (4250 m)

Day 12: Climb to Artesonraju Moraine Camp (5000 m)

Day 13: Summit Artesonraju (6025 m). Descend to Moraine Camp or Taullipampa Base Camp

Day 14: Rest day in Taullipampa Base Camp or descent to Taullipampa Moraine Base Camp

Day 15: Trekking and descent to the village of Cashapampa. Transfer to Huaraz

Day 16: Rest day in Huaraz. Optional: Rock climbing at the walls of Chancos

Day 17: Huaraz. Transfer to the village of Musho (3000 m). Trekking to Huascarán Base Camp (4250 m)

Day 18: Ascent to High Camp I (5350 m)

Day 19: Ascent to the High Camp II (6000 m)

Day 20: Ascent to the summit of Huascaran (6768 m). Trekking descent to Base Camp

Day 21: Trekking to the village of Musho and transfer to Huaraz

Day 22: Transfer to the Anta airport and a 50-minute flight to Lima. Transfer to hotel

Day 23: Stay in Lima. Transfer to the airport

Day 24: Arrival in your country of origin

Details

More info

The price does not include:

International flights to Lima / Peru round trip
Transfer from the airport
Travel accident and health insurance
Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
Meals in restaurants in Lima and Huaraz
Personal expenses
Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)

Meeting point

Huaraz

About the guide

Peru

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Guide Agency

Peru Expeditions is a Guide Agency and Tour Operator based in Huaraz, Peru.

It's a family-owned travel agency, which was founded more than 35 years ago, and is now managed by IFMGA-guide Juventino and his son, Eric.

We organize trekkings and mountain expeditions in Cordillera Blanca, and all around Peru.

Languages

| English

Certificates

AGMP | IFMGA

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