Climbing Huascaran
2 Confirmed Participants
Group Size 3 to 10 Travelers
GROUP 3-9 TRAVELERS
Climbing Details:
Route: Normal throat
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Technical difficulty: Difficult / Effort level: Demanding
Activity: Nature Climbing / Adventure
Season: May / September (Day 12°C to 23°C) ( Night 0°C to -15°C)
Altitude Between: 3,030 / 6,768 m.
Destination: Huaraz Peru, Cordillera Blanca
Start: Musho
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Huaraz (3,100 m / 10,171 ft) – Musho (3,030 m /
9,941 ft) – Huascarán Base Camp (4,200 m / 13,780 ft)
We depart from Huaraz by private minivan toward
Musho, the starting point of the expedition. Here, our muleteers and donkeys
will be waiting to transport equipment and supplies to Base Camp. (L, D)
Elevation gain: +1,170 m / +3,839 ft
Duration: 3–4 hours approx.
(L, D)
Day 2: Base Camp – Moraine Camp (4,850 m / 15,912 ft)
After breakfast, we start ascending rocky sections and steep
trails with the support of porters, reaching Moraine Camp at 4,850 m (15,912
ft).
Elevation gain: +650 m / +2,133 ft
Duration: approx. 3 hours
(B, L, D)
Day 3: Moraine Camp – Camp 1 (5,400 m / 17,717 ft)
In the morning, we continue toward the glacier. After roping
up, we ascend over glacial terrain to reach Camp 1 at 5,400 m (17,717 ft).
Elevation gain: +550 m / +1,804 ft
Duration: approx. 3 hours
(B, L, D)
Day 4: Camp 1 – Camp 2 (6,000 m / 19,685 ft)
We leave very early and carefully pass beneath seracs
(avalanche-prone zone), one of the most technical and demanding sections of the
route. We then reach Camp 2 (the col) at 6,000 m (19,685 ft).
Early rest is essential in preparation for summit day.
Elevation gain: +600 m / +1,969 ft
Duration: 5–6 hours approx.
(B, L, D)
Day 5: Camp 2 – Summit (6,768 m / 22,205 ft) – Camp 2
Summit day begins before dawn to ensure the best snow
conditions.
We ascend the normal route with slopes between 50° and 65°,
crossing snow walls and crevasses until reaching the South Summit of Huascarán
at 6,768 m (22,205 ft) — the highest point in Peru.
After enjoying panoramic views of the Cordillera Blanca,
we descend carefully via the same route back to Camp 2.
Elevation gain: +768 m / +2,520 ft
Elevation loss: -768 m / -2,520 ft
Duration: 14–16 hours round trip
(B, L, D)
Day 6: Camp 2 – Base Camp (4,200 m / 13,780 ft)
Early descent to Base Camp, taking special care when passing
beneath the seracs during the first section.
Elevation loss: -1,800 m / -5,906 ft
Duration: 7–8 hours approx.
(B, L, D)
Day 7: Base Camp – Musho – Huaraz (3,100 m / 10,171 ft)
After breakfast, we descend with the donkeys to Musho, where
our private transportation will be waiting to transfer us back to your hotel in
Huaraz.
(B, L)
Included:
- Mountain
Guide (UIAGM)(English-spanish) (1)
- Cook
Staff trained to prepare a variety of dishes (1)
- Donkey
Driver: Staff who carry the gear and all the equipment with the mules (1)
- Private
tourist transportation to the starting and end point of the climb
- Muleteer:
Staff who carry the gear and all the equipment with the mules (1)
- Meals
during the expedition (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) Optional vegetarian
meal
- Camping
equipment (2 person sleeping per tent, dining tent, kitchen and bathroom
tent)
- Kitchen
logistics equipment (cooking utensils, pots, plates, cutlery, chairs,
tables, gas)
- Donkeys
for transporting luggage and food (6 kilos of personal equipment for the
donkey)
- Emergency
horse (1) in case of evacuation during the trek aproximation
- Hot
water in the morning for washing hands and face every day
- Boiled
water for your bottle every day
- First-aid
kit, two-way radio, and personalized assistance
- Your
duffel bag should contain.- your sleeping bag and personal
belongings, with a maximum weight of 6 kg, and will be carried by donkeys.
During the day, you will only carry your small backpack with personal
items.
Not Included:
- Personal
clothing for high mountains
- Personal
technical equipment for high mountains (boots, ice axes, crampons,
harness, helmet, etc.)
- Extra
meals and drinks in the cities
- Transfer
in/out Airport / hotel / bus station / Hotel / Huaraz
- Buss
ticket Huaraz / Lima
- Entrance
tickets (Huascaran National Park S/. 150.00 per person)
- Travel
Insurance, accident and evacuation
- Sleeping
bag (if you don’t have we can help you to rent) (0°C - 20°C)
- Tips
(driver, guide, cook, muleteer)
Booking: To secure your place, you only need to make a deposit of
30% of the total price per person once we confirm your payment, we will send
you the booking ticket or contract.
The remaining balance can be paid in Huaraz during the
pre-trip briefing, either at our office or directly at your hotel, in cash,
before the start of the adventure.
Cancellation Policy:
You
can change your booking date free of charge or cancel with a 100% refund up to
72 hours before the start of the trek. After this time, changes and
cancellations will not be possible
