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Peru · Mountain Exploration
The journey
Hike to Huascarán, the highest peak in the Cordillera Blanca and in Peru, on a demanding 6-day climbing adventure from Huaraz. This route approaches via Musho village and ascends the west face, requiring wide climbing experience, good physical condition, and solid climbing technique. Along the way, enjoy deep valleys, glacier scenery, and high-altitude camps before reaching the summit. From the top, take in stunning views of the Cordillera Blanca and its glacier lakes.
From the summit, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Cordillera Blanca.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
Depart from Huaraz at 7:00 am.
Head towards the north side of Callejon de Huaylas until Mancos at 2500 m.
Drive on the dirt road to Musho village. There, meet the donkey driver and donkeys, who will carry the climbing gear to the base camp at 4200 m.
Overnight camp at Huascarán base camp.
After breakfast at 8:00 am, prepare the climbing gear and start walking up a rocky section toward Moraine Camp at 4850 m.
Have lunch.
Enjoy an impressive sunset.
Overnight camp at Huascarán Moraine Camp.
Continue on a rocky path until the glacier edge.
Traverse along the path to reach the high camp at 5350 m.
Overnight camp at Huascarán high camp.
Start climbing up toward the Col.
On the way up, pass a somewhat dangerous avalanche site. Trek onward to reach the Col in the middle of a couple of peaks.
Enjoy one of the most impressive sunsets in the whole Cordillera Blanca.
Overnight camp at Huascarán second high camp.
Have breakfast very early at 12:00 am.
Hike up on switchbacks with some steep slope sections.
After 7 hours of hiking, reach the south summit at 6768 m. From the summit, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Cordillera Blanca.
Head back on the same route, using rappels on the difficult parts to reach the camp.
Descend to Moraine Camp and spend the last night there.
After breakfast at 8:00 am, collect the climbing gear and go back to the base camp. There, the donkey driver will be waiting to load the climbing gear and transport it to Musho village.
Take the private transport waiting there and head back to Huaraz.
The route
The fine print
Qualified Peruvian mountain guide.
Cook specialized in normal and vegetarian dishes.
Full first aid kit.
Camping equipment (double sleeping tent, mattress, etc.).
Equipment and cooking tools (cook tent, chairs, table, and full kitchen utensils).
Climbing gear (climbing boots, crampons, harness, ice axe, rope, etc.).
Personalized service of K2 Peru Adventures.
Donkey driver, allowed to handle 5 donkeys.
Donkey service to transport climbing logistics.
Porters to support loading the collective climbing gear from base camp to Moraine Camp.
Private transport from Huaraz - Musho / Musho - Huaraz.
Climbing meals (breakfast, picnic or lunch, and dinner).
The meals contain enough carbohydrates to recover lost energy during the trek, including omelette, soup, fresh fruit, meats, pasta, raze, hot drinks, and coca tea, which is ideal for altitude sickness.
Climbing permits to Huascarán National Park: 65.00 soles.
Alimentation in Huaraz city.
Sleeping bag adequate 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 adequate for -15° C.
Personal toiletries and a small synthetic towel.
Sandals.
Huascarán is the highest peak in the tropical zone and in the Cordillera Blanca. It is visible from Huaraz and from all sides of Callejon de Huaylas. The approach route is via Musho village, and nowadays the normal climbing route is on the west face. From the camp above 6000 m, the route continues on steep slope sections until reaching the summit, which requires wide climbing experience, good physical condition, and climbing technique. From the summit, it offers gorgeous views of deep valleys, a major part of the Cordillera Blanca, and glacier lakes.
Maximum altitude: 6768 m (Huascarán south summit).
Difficulty: Difficult.
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights.
Preferred time: May - September.
Average temperature: Between 13° C - 23° C during the day; at night, -05° C to -02° C, and on the top, -10° C.
Important Advice:
Do an early booking to get special discounts.
For booking validation, deposit 40% of the total price and pay the remaining 60% upon arrival in Peru or Huaraz.
Our accommodation service has hot water, a private bathroom, a TV with cable connection, a restaurant, and a cafe shop, and it is located downtown.
Bus service from Lima - Huaraz - Lima is available with "Cruz del Sur or Movil tours" with Wi-Fi connection.
Our company is available to provide further information regarding the trip. For detailed information, please request it, and we will reply as soon as possible because we have an expert guide available.
Our trek rates can change according to the booking time and the number of participants.
Logistics
Your 6 days finish where they began, in Huaraz.
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