C L I M B I N G
PISCO (5850m)
CHPIS

A high-altitude trek leads us through The Cordillera Blanca with, as the climax, the ascension of Mt Pisco, surrounded by the prestigious summits of Huascaran, Chopicalqui, Alpamayo and Huandoy. You do a loop around Santa Cruz Valley and return by the untamed "Quebrada Huaripampa" until Colcabamba. You return by the "Quebrada de Llangananuco" and reach the Pisco base-camp. From there you attempt to conquer Pisco.

Itinerary

Day 1 HUARAZ - CASHAPAMPA - ICHICCOCHA

Transfer from Huaraz to the village of Cashapampa from where you start the trek with donkeys to carry the gear. You enter a canyon in the Santa Cruz Valley which leads you to your camp at Icchicocha (3800m).
Accom - Tent / Meals - L, D

Day 2 ICCHICOCHA - TAULLIPAMPA

You pursue the rise along the Santa Cruz River, passing by Lake Jatuncocha with its turquoise waters, and arrive at Taullipampa (4100m). There you make camp, in the shadow of Quitaraju, Alpamayo, Rinrijirca, Taulliraju and Artésonjaru.
Accom - Tent / Meals - B, L, D

Day 3 TAULLIPAMPA - PARIA

Traversing ancient stone paths, you reach the Punta Union Pass (4750m). From there you descend to the Huaripampa Valley. You make camp at the foot of Mts. Paria and Artesonraju at 3800m.
Accom - Tent / Meals - B, L, D

Day 4 PARIA - YURACCORRAL

Traversing the valley, you reach your transport in Vaqueria (3800m) the crossroads of 3 valleys. You drive to the Portachuelo Pass (4767m) with its views of Chopicalqui, Huascaran, Chacraraju, Huandoy and Pisco. Camp at Yurac Corral (3900m) at the foot of Mt. Pisco.
Accom - Tent / Meals - B, L, D

Day 5 YURAC CORRAL - BASE CAMP PISCO

A 4-h trek to reach the Base Camp (4700m).
Accom - Tent / Meals - B, L, D

Day 6 BASE CAMP - PISCO - BASE CAMP

Crossing a glacial moraine, you climb the west ridge until reaching the summit (5752m). Return to the shelter.
Accom - Tent / Meals - B, L, D

Day 7 BASE CAMP - YURAC CORRAL

Today you have a second attempt to reach the summit. Return to Yurac Corral.
Accom - Tent / Meals - B, L, D

Day 8 YURAC CORRAL - HUARAZ

A short trek to Llanganuco and then a transfer on Huaraz.
Meals - B, L

Our Services

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	Private Transfers Huaraz-Cashapampa, Vaqueria-Llanganuco & Llanganuco-Huaraz
	2-Person Tents; Foam Mattresses; Dining Tent; Camp Tables & Chairs; Cooking Tent; Cooking & Eating Utensils; Toilet Tent
	Ropes
	Guide (in the Language of your Choice); Assistant Guide (for 9+ PAX); Cook; Assistant Cook (for 7+ PAX); Donkey Drivers; Donkeys; Emergency Horse with Saddle; Porters (Day 4 - Day 8)
	All Food from Lunch on Day 1 to Lunch on Day 8
	First Aid Kit

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