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Peru · Mountain Exploration
The journey
Reach the summit of Tocllaraju Mountain in the Cordillera Blanca range of the Peruvian Andes on this 4-day hiking and climbing tour from Huaraz. Travel through the Callejon de Huaylas and Ishinca Valley, camp at high-altitude base and moraine camps, and make an early-morning ascent to 6034 m. At the top, enjoy an amazing sunrise and astonishing views of Palcaraju, Ranrapalca, Ocshapalca, Akilpo, and other surrounding peaks.
At the top, enjoy an amazing sunrise and astonishing mountain views of Palcaraju Mountain, Ranrapalca Mountain, Ocshapalca Mountain, Akilpo Mountain, and other mountain peaks.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
Depart from Huaraz at 8:00 am toward the north side of Callejon de Huaylas. From Paltay town, turn east toward Pashpa village at 3600 m on a dirt road. (Driving time: 2 hours. Walk time: 4 hours)
Meet the donkey driver, who will help load the climbing gear for transport to the base camp at 4350 m.
Overnight camp at Ishinca base camp.
Prepare the climbing gear, and then climb for 4 hours to reach the next campsite at Moraine. (Climbing time: 4 hours)
In the evening, enjoy an amazing sunset.
Overnight camp at Moraine camp.
Start early at 1:00 am, have breakfast, and begin hiking toward the summit. [Climbing time: 14 hours (ascent & descent)]
After 6 hours of ascending, reach the summit of Mount Tocllaraju at 6034 m. At the top, enjoy an amazing sunrise and astonishing mountain views of Palcaraju Mountain, Ranrapalca Mountain, Ocshapalca Mountain, Akilpo Mountain, and other mountain peaks.
Descend on the same route to the base camp. Spend the last night camping at Ishinca base camp.
Pick up the climbing gear, and walk down along the Ishinca Valley until Cochapampa, then head back to Huaraz in private transport. (Driving time: 2 hours. Walk time: 4 hours)
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 our climbing logistics.
Porters to support loading our 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 (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 rated to -15° C.
Personal toiletries and a small synthetic towel.
Sandals.
It's one of the most frequented peaks over 6000 m for mountaineers, located northeast of Huaraz in the Ishinca Valley. The normal route goes up the south ridge to the summit. When you reach the top, you will have amazing mountain views and deep valleys of Callejon de Huaylas and Conchucos.
Maximum altitude: 6034 m (Tocllaraju summit).
Difficulty: hard.
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights.
Preferred time: May - September.
Average temperature: between 13° C - 23° C during the day; at night, -05° C to -02° C; on the top, -10° C.
Important Advice:
Book early 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, 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.
Dear visitors, our company is available to provide 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
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