Peru · Trekking

3-Day Yanapaccha Summit Trek from Huaraz in Huascarán National Park

3 Days Round trip from Huaraz Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Travel through the Callejon de Huaylas valley on the approach to Yanapaccha
02 Cross Portachuelo de Llanganuco at 4600 m in the heart of Huascarán National Park
03 Climb Yanapaccha Mountain and reach its 5460 m summit
04 Take in views of more than 10 peaks above 6000 m, including Huascarán

Embark on a 3-day hiking excursion to the small peak of Yanapaccha from Huaraz. Travel through the Callejon de Huaylas and Llanganuco valleys, surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of Huandoy, Pisco, Chopicalqui, Contrahierbas, and many more. On summit day, climb to 5460 m for spectacular views over the Cordillera Blanca, with stunning glacier lakes and valleys below. This adventure in Huascarán National Park combines high-altitude trekking, camping, and rewarding mountain scenery.

Reach the summit and enjoy views of more than 10 other peaks over 6000 m high, including the giant Mount Huascarán at 6768 m.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Huaraz, Lima, Huascarán National Park

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

From Huaraz to Portachuelo de Llanganuco and Moraine Camp

Depart from Huaraz at 6:00 am and head north along the Callejon de Huaylas valley until you reach Yungay town. From there, turn east and continue driving up toward the Llanganuco valley, passing beautiful glacier lakes on the way to Portachuelo de Llanganuco, km 42, at 4600 m.
Start walking for 3 hours with the support of the porters. They will carry the climbing gear and take it to the Moraine camp at 4900 m near Yanapaccha Lake.

Overnight camp at Moraine camp.

Day 02

Summit Climb to Yanapaccha and Return to Camp

After breakfast at 2:00 am, start climbing toward the Yanapaccha summit at 5460 m.
Reach the summit and enjoy views of more than 10 other peaks over 6000 m high, including the giant Mount Huascarán at 6768 m.
Return to the Moraine camping spot and spend the last night camping at the base camp.

Day 03

Descent from Moraine Camp to Huaraz

Collect the climbing gear and walk down to Portachuelo de Llanganuco, where the private transport will be waiting to drive back to Huaraz.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Huaraz 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Qualified mountain guide
Cook specialized in normal and vegetarian dishes
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 of Peruvian Mountain Summit
Donkey driver, allowed to handle 5 donkeys
Donkey service to transport climbing logistics
Porters to support loading collective climbing gear from base camp to Moraine camp
Private transport from Huaraz - Cashapampa / Cashapampa - 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, meat, pasta, rice, hot drinks, and coca tea, which is ideal for altitude sickness.

What's Not Included

Climbing permits to Huascarán National Park: 65.00 soles
Meals in Huaraz city
Sleeping bag (adequate for -15° C)
Tips

What to bring

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.

Know before you go

Located on the north side of Peru's highest summit, Huascarán, this is a small peak but with considerable climbing difficulty on the west wall, making it ideal for climbing courses. It offers spectacular summit views. It is surrounded by huge snow-capped peaks such as Huandoy, Pisco, Chopicalqui, Contrahierbas, Taulliraju, Chacraraju, and the majestic Huascarán.
Maximum altitude: 5460 m (Yanapaccha summit).
Difficulty: Moderate - hard.
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights.
Preferred time: May - September.
Average temperature: Between 13° C and 23° C during the day; at night, from -05° C to -02° C.

Important Advice:

Our accommodation service has hot water, a private bathroom, cable TV, a restaurant, and a cafe shop, and is located downtown.
Bus service from Lima - Huaraz - Lima is available with

Logistics