Alpamayo Trek & Traverse
Discover the World’s Most Beautiful Mountain in the Heart of the Andes
Imagine trekking through remote glacial valleys, crossing high mountain passes, and standing face-to-face with the iconic pyramid of Nevado Alpamayo, often called “the most beautiful mountain in the world.”
This is not just a trek — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime high-altitude adventure in the stunning Cordillera Blanca, designed for travelers seeking raw nature, challenge, and unforgettable landscapes.
Trekking Details
- Altitude Range: 2,900 – 5,450 m / 9,514 – 17,880 ft
- Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Best Season: March – October
- Activity: Trekking & High Mountain Adventure
Itinerary
Day 1: Huaraz – Conay – Hualcayán – Calamina Camp
Early morning departure from Huaraz, driving north through the scenic Callejón de Huaylas to Caraz and onward to Conay. Here, we meet our muleteers and donkeys.
We begin our trek with a gradual ascent to our first campsite.
- Camp: Calamina
- Altitude: 3,850 m / 12,631 ft
- Hiking time: 4 – 5 hours
Day 2: Calamina – Cullicocha Lake – Mountain Pass – Osoruri Camp
We hike uphill to the beautiful Cullicocha Lake, with stunning views of Santa Cruz Norte. We then reach a high mountain pass before descending to camp.
- Highest point: 4,750 m / 15,584 ft
- Camp: Osoruri
- Altitude: 4,450 m / 14,600 ft
- Hiking time: 5 – 6 hours
(duration approximately 5/6 hours).
Day 3: Osoruri – Vientona Pass – Jancarurish (Alpamayo Base Camp)
Today we cross Vientona Pass and descend into the Alpamayo Valley, surrounded by glacial lakes and dramatic peaks, arriving at base camp.
- Highest point: 4,750 m / 15,584 ft
- Camp: Jancarurish (Alpamayo Base Camp)
- Altitude: 4,250 m / 13,944 ft
- Hiking time: 6 – 7 hours
Day 4: Jancarurish – High Camp Alpamayo
We hike up to the famous viewpoint of Alpamayo’s iconic pyramid face, often called “the most beautiful mountain in the world.”
Then we gear up and ascend onto the glacier to reach High Camp.
- Camp: Alpamayo High Camp
- Altitude: 5,400 m / 17,717 ft
- Hiking time: 5 – 6 hours
- Note: Overnight on snow
Day 5: High Camp – Descent – Arhuaycocha Camp
After breakfast, we descend with the support of ropes and possible rappels, navigating crevasses safely.
We continue down to the valley with breathtaking views of Artesonraju.
- Camp: Arhuaycocha
- Altitude: 4,350 m / 14,272 ft
- Hiking time: 6 – 7 hours
Day 6: Arhuaycocha – Santa Cruz Valley – Llamacorral
A scenic day trekking through the Santa Cruz Valley, passing the beautiful lakes Ichiccocha and Jatuncocha.
- Camp: Llamacorral
- Altitude: 3,750 m / 12,303 ft
- Hiking time: 5 hours
- : 3 hours
Day 7: Llamacorral – Cashapampa – Return to Huaraz
Final descent to Cashapampa, where private transport awaits for the return to Huaraz.
- Ending altitude: 2,900 m / 9,514 ft
- Hiking time: 4 hours
- Driving time: 3 hours
Include
- Trekking guide (1)
- Cook (1), muleteer (1)
- Private transportation to the starting point of the trek
- Meals during the expedition (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Breakfast: Tea, coffee, milk, snacks, bread, cheese, butter, jam, flatbread, fruit salad, etc.
- Snack: Fresh fruit, chocolate, cookies, fruit juice, and candy.
- Lunch: Vegetable salad, pasta, tuna, Huancaína potatoes, ají de gallina, chicken salad, ham.
- Tea Time: Coffee, herbal teas, cookies, fried guacamole, popcorn, etc.
- Dinner: A variety of soups, quinoa, chaufa rice, chicken roll, fried trout, pasta, and lomo saltado.
- Optional vegetarian meal
- Last day (typical Andean food)
- Camping equipment (2-person sleeping tent, dining tent, kitchen and bathroom tent)
- Kitchen logistics equipment (cooking utensils, pots, plates, cutlery, chairs, tables, gas)
- Hot water in the morning for washing hands and face every day
- Boiled water for your bottle every day
- Donkeys for transporting luggage and food (5 kilos of personal equipment for the donkey)
- Emergency horse (1) in case of evacuation
- First aid kit
- Communication radio
- Sleeping mat
- Personalized assistance
Not Include
- Personal clothing for the trek
- Extra food and drinks in the cities
- Travel, accident, and evacuation insurance
- Entrance tickets to Huascarán National Park (S/ 150.00)
- Sleeping bag (0°C – 20°C) (rental available)
- Tips
