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Peru · Mountain Exploration
The journey
Surround yourself with the stunning snow-capped peaks of Huandoy, Huascarán, Chopicalqui, Chacraraju, Piramide Garcilaso, and many more on this climb to Pisco mountain peak. Explore part of the Cordillera Blanca range in the Peruvian Andes as you trek through beautiful glacier scenery and ascend to the summit at 5752 m. From the top, enjoy breathtaking views of some of the region's highest mountains, including the giant Mount Huascarán.
Surround yourself with the stunning snow-capped peaks of Huandoy, Huascarán, Chopicalqui, Chacraraju, Piramide Garcilaso, and many more on this climb to Pisco mountain peak.
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Day by day
Depart from Huaraz at 6:00 am and head north along the Callejon de Huaylas valley.
Turn east from Yungay town and continue driving up toward the Llanganuco valley, passing beautiful glacier lakes along the way.
At Cebolla Pampa, take donkey and donkey driver services to carry the climbing gear up to the base camp at 4665 m.
Overnight camp at base camp.
After breakfast, start walking up toward Pisco summit at 5752 m. Three hours later, pass the rocky moraine and reach the edge of the glacier.
Continue climbing for four hours to reach the top. At the summit, see more than 10 peaks over 6000 meters high, including the giant Mount Huascarán. Total climbing time is 11 hours for the ascent and descent.
Return to the camping spot.
Spend the last night at the base camp.
After a hearty breakfast, collect the climbing gear and walk down to Cebollapampa.
Private transport will be waiting to drive you back to Huaraz.
The route
The fine print
Qualified Peruvian mountain guide
Cook specialized in regular and vegetarian dishes
Climbing permits for Huascarán National Park
Full first aid kit
Camping equipment (double sleeping tent, mattress, etc.)
Cooking equipment and tools (cook tent, chairs, table, and full kitchen utensils)
Climbing gear (climbing boots, crampons, harness, ice axe, rope, etc.)
Personalized service
Donkey driver, allowed to handle 5 donkeys
Donkey service to transport the climbing logistics
Private transport from Huaraz - Cebollapampa and back
Climbing meals (breakfast, picnic or lunch, and dinner)
Meals contain enough carbohydrates to recover lost energy during the trek, including omelette, soup, fresh fruit, meat, pasta, rice, hot drinks, and coca tea, which is ideal for altitude sickness.
Meals in Huaraz city
Sleeping bag suitable for -15° C
Tips
Personal Climbing Gear:
Climbing boots
Polar Tec or wool gloves
Sun hat
Polar Tec or wool cap
Sunglasses with UV protection
A backpack between 40 l and 70 l
Lightweight waterproof Gore-Tex jacket
Lightweight waterproof Gore-Tex pants
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Headlamp
Personal first aid kit
Hiking poles
Warm clothes
A camera
Sleeping bag rated to -15° C
Personal toiletries and a small synthetic towel
Sandals
This summit is ideal for acclimatization, with an easy climbing difficulty on the normal route along the west ridge. Enjoy breathtaking mountain views from the summit, surrounded by huge snow-capped peaks such as Huandoy, Huascarán, Chopicalqui, Yanapaccha, Chacraraju, Piramide Garcilaso, Caraz, and the impressive Mount Alpamayo.
Maximum altitude: 5752 m (Pisco summit).
Difficulty: Moderate.
Duration: 3 days and 2 nights.
Preferred time: May - September.
Average temperature: Between 13° C and 23° C during the day; at night, -05° C to -02° C.
Important Advice:
Book early to get special discounts.
For booking validation, deposit 50% of the total price and pay the remaining 50% after arrival in Peru or Huaraz.
Accommodation service includes hot water, a private bathroom, TV with cable connection, a restaurant, and a cafe shop, and is located downtown.
Bus service from Lima - Huaraz - Lima is available with Cruz del Sur or Movil Tours, with Wi-Fi connection.
The company can provide all information regarding the trip. For detailed information, please request it, and an expert guide will reply as soon as possible.
Trek rates can change according to the booking time and the number of participants.
Logistics
Your 3 days finish where they began, in Callejon de Huaylas.
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