Climbing Huascaran in Peru, is a mountaineering dream.
Huascaran is the highest mountain in Peru. Huascaran stands at 6,768m/ 22,205 feet tall. A giant of the Andes mountains. The ascent normally takes 21 days. The main difficulties being the large crevasses that often block the route to the summit. Before climbing Huascaran in Peru we require that you have been above 5,500m/ 18,044 feet. We also require previous mountaineering, for example Cotopaxi and Chimborazo.
Our itinerary includes Mount Pisco, Yanapaccha, Vallunaraju and Ishinca prior to heading high on Huascaran. We include continuous training support and advice along with our dossier on the climb.
We have a great professional climbing team based in Huaraz, Peru. We have lead numerous group climbs in Huascaran. Ian has climbed Everest to the top and led 20+ trips to Peru. This region of Peru is similar to the Himalaya’s. Giant jagged peaks, in unique and untouched settings. If you are looking to go higher climbing Huascaran in Peru should be on your bucket list of mountains to climb. Huascaran is accessible to you if you have completed our Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Cotopaxi, Chimborazo or Mera peak trips. You should also consider doing one of our Scottish or Colorado winter skills courses.
Mount Huascaran is the fourth highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere, Huascaran has it’s own national park. This region of Peru attracts lots of people to trek and climb in this magnificent mountain region. Huascarán is normally climbed on the western side via a high camp in the col that separates the summits, known as La Garganta. After following our acclimatization schedule to climb Mount Pisco we will move towards Huascaran. The main challenges Climbing Huascaran in Peru will be the extreme altitude and large crevasses that often block the route to the summit. This trip starts from $5,650.
Fly to Lima Peru. You can be picked up from the airport and drive to Huaraz at 3,052m/ 10,013 feet. We will do private transfer for groups arriving in Lima.
Today will be an acclimatization day near Huaraz and we will aim to get up to 3,500m/ 11,500 feet and then back to Huaraz where you can pick up some last minute items for the journey ahead.
Acclimatization day
Huaraz – drive to Cashapampa and trek to Llamacorral (3760m/12332ft)
Llamacorral – trek to Taullipampa (4250m/13940ft)
Taullipampa – rest day or visit Arhuaycocha Lake, view of the Alpamayo
Taullipampa – trek to Punta Union (4750m/15580ft) – Cachinapampa
Cachinapampa – driver to Portachuelo pass (4770m/15645ft) – Yuraccorral
Trekking from Yuraccorral to Base Camp – Moraine Camp Pisco (4850m/15908ft)
Climbing Nevado Pisco 5750m and back to Base Camp (4500m/14760ft)
Back to Huaraz, Overnight in the Hotel
Huaraz – rest day and preparation for Huascaran
Huaraz – Drive to Musho – hike to Huascaran Base Camp
Base Camp – Moraine Camp – climb up to the Camp 1 (5300m/17384ft)
Camp 1 – climb up to the Camp 2 (6000m/19680ft)
Rest Day – In Case the weather is bad
Camp 2 – Climb up Huascaran to the summit (6768m/22199ft) – Camp 2
Camp 2 – Climb down to the Base Camp
Base Camp – Musho – return to Huaraz
Huaraz – Celebration with the group and get some sleep.
Early flight to Lima and flight back home
Q). The best month for Climbing Huascaran?
A). We recommend climbing Huascaran in June, July and August.
Q). Long long is the drive from Lima to Huaraz?
A). This can vary, but usually takes around 7/8 hours.
Country:
South America
Duration:
21 Days
Distance:
40 km
Max. Altitude:
6,768 m / 22,205 ft
Difficulty:
Medium
Group Size:
12
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