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Peru · Trekking
The journey
Embark on a hiking expedition to Ishinca in the Cordillera Blanca of the Peruvian Andes on this 3-day trek from Huaraz. Follow the Ishinca Valley to base camp and climb to the 5,530 m summit for spectacular sunrise views over snow-capped peaks including Chinchey, Palcaraju, Tocllaraju, Ranrapalca, and Huantzan. This climb is ideal for acclimatization and offers a moderate challenge surrounded by some of the region's most impressive mountains.
Follow the Ishinca Valley to base camp and climb to the 5,530 m summit for spectacular sunrise views over snow-capped peaks including Chinchey, Palcaraju, Tocllaraju, Ranrapalca, and Huantzan.
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Day by day
Depart from Huaraz at 8:00 am and head toward the northern side of Callejon de Huaylas until Paltay town.
Turn east and continue to Pashpa village at 3,600 m. On the dirt road, meet the donkey driver, who will load the climbing gear for transport to base camp at 4,350 m, where the campsite is located.
Overnight camp at Ishinca base camp.
Prepare the climbing gear and tools very early, at around 2:00 am.
Have breakfast and then begin walking up toward Ishinca Mountain at 5,530 m.
Follow the switchbacks to the moraine on a trail of about 3 hours. Then climb for around 2 hours from the glacier edge to the summit.
Enjoy a spectacular sunrise and splendid mountain views. See more than 10 summits over 6,000 meters around you, including Ranrapalca Mountain.
Descend by the same route to base camp and enjoy your last night camping at Ishinca base camp.
Pick up the climbing gear after breakfast.
Walk down along the Ishinca Valley to Cochapampa, where the private transport will be waiting to take you back to Huaraz.
End of the expedition.
The route
The fine print
Qualified Peruvian mountain guide
Cook specialized in regular 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 from K2 Peru Adventures
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 - 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 rated to -15° C.
Personal toiletries and a small synthetic towel.
Sandals.
This summit is perfect for acclimatization, with an easy climbing difficulty. The normal route follows the west ridge, between the col of Ranrapalca and Ishinca Mountain. It offers a breathtaking mountain view from the summit, where you will be surrounded by snow-capped peaks over 6,000 m, such as Chinchey Mountain, Palcaraju Mountain, Tocllaraju Mountain, Ranrapalca Mountain, and the impressive Huantzan Mountain.
Maximum altitude: 5530 m (Ishinca summit).
Difficulty: Moderate.
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights.
Preferred time: May - September.
Average temperature: Between 13° C - 23° C during the day; at night, -05° C to -02° C.
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, a TV with cable connection, a restaurant, and a cafe shop, and is located downtown.
Bus service from Lima - Huaraz - Lima is available with
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