Mountain Climbing in the Cordillera Blanca

Mountaineering finds an unparalleled scenario in the Peruvian Andes

Cordillera Blanca is part of the Andes mountains and is located in the Ancash department, northern Peru. It is about 200-km long, and has more than 15 peaks over 6000 meters with Huascarán (6757 m) as the highest one. The large variety of mountains and routes of different difficulty, make it an must-see destination for mountaineers. Among the most important summits -besides Huascaran- you can ascend Chopicalqui, Pisco, Alpamayo, Tocllaraju and Artesonraju. Find here below the best offer of guided mountain climbing trips in Cordillera Blanca.

Top mountain climbing trips | Cordillera Blanca:

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Climbing Nevado Pisco 5752m, Huaraz

Join one of our certified guides from Peru Expeditions, and climb to the top of Nevado Pisco.

3 days

Beginner

Fit

FromUSD 900

6-day Climb to the Alpamayo Mountain in Peru

Climb the beautiful Alpamayo on this 6-day trip in the Cordillera Blanca along with Percy, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, and have a fantastic mountaineering experience!

6 days

Advanced

Fit

FromUSD 1600

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4-day Climb in Tocllaraju Mountain, Peru

Reach the summit of a 6000 meters peak and challenge yourself on this 4-day climb in the Tocllaraju Mountain along with Percy, an IFMGA mountain guide.

4 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 900

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2-day Vallunaraju Mountain ascent in Peru

Do you want to take a calm ascent and discover the Andean landscapes? Join Percy, an IFMGA certified guide, on this 2-day ascent to Vallunaraju.

2 days

Beginner

Fit

FromUSD 400

Summit Nevado Mateo (Contrahierbas) in the Huascarán National Park, Day trip from Huaraz

Enjoy a full day climbing adventure to the summit of the Nevado Mateo in the Huascaran National Park in Peru with one of our IFMGA certified guides.

1 day

All Levels

Fit

FromUSD 100

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Ascent to Huascaran South Face in 6 days

One of our certified guides will help you conquer the highest peak of Perú: the Huascaran South Face. Join us in this 6-day expedition!

6 days

Any

FromUSD 2350

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Nevado Alpamayo (5947 m) 6-day guided expedition

A unique 6-day ascent up to the summit of the Nevado Alpamayo, one of the most beautiful mountains of the world, together with a certified local guide.

6 days

Any

FromUSD 2350

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6-day expedition to the Huascaran summit in Peru

Follow Percy, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, on this 6-day expedition and contemplate the world from the top of the Huascaran, the highest summit in Peru.

6 days

Advanced

Fit

FromUSD 1600

2-day Vallunaraju (5686m) climb near Huaraz, Peru

Come and enjoy a 2-day climbing adventure to the summit of Vallunaraju in the Cordillera Blanca of Peru, near Huaraz, with one of our IFMGA certified guides.

2 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 380

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Nevado Artesonraju (6025M) ascent in Peru

A 4-day trip to discover Nevado Artesonraju (6025m), one of the most beautiful mountains in Peru with Octavio, a certified guide.

4 days

Advanced

Fit

FromUSD 950

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Nevado Huascaran 6-Day Guided Ascent

Join IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide, Octavio, for a 6-day ascent to the top of the breathtaking Nevado Huascaran in the famed Cordillera Blanca Range

6 days

Advanced

Fit

FromUSD 990

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3-day Mountaineering skills course on Vallunaraju (5,686m), near Huaraz

A local certified guide from our team will teach you all his secrets on this 3-day course on the stunning Vallunaraju, situated near Huaraz, in Peru.

3 days

Beginner

Fit

FromUSD 1050

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3 Summits Expedition in Huaraz, Peru

Amazing 3 Summits Expedition in Perú. Join a local certified mountain guide, to climb up Yanapaccha (5450m), Pisco (5752m) and Chopicalqui (6354m) peaks.

17 days

Any

FromUSD 3150

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Ascent to Mount Chopicalqui, Huaraz

Ascend the famous Nevado Chopicalqui in 4 days with one of the certified guides from our staff. A challenging summit for those with some prior experience.

4 days

Any

FromUSD 1400

3-day Pisco Mountain ascent in the Peruvian Andes

A fantastic 3-day ascent to the Pisco Mountain led by IFMGA mountain guide Percy, where you’ll look at the highest peaks of the area from the summit.

3 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 550

3-day ascent to Mount Pisco, Cordillera Blanca

Join Romer, a certified local guide, on this 3-day mountaineering tour in the Cordillera Blanca and reach the summit of the impressive Mount Pisco!

6 days

Intermediate

Fit

6-day climbing expedition to Huascaran, in Peru

Romer, a local certified mountain guide, wants to take you to the summit of the highest mountain in Perú: join him for an incredible 6-day mountaineering tour in Huascarán!

6 days

Intermediate

Fit

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Easy climb to the summit of Huarapasca (5,418m) in Peru, Day trip from Huaraz

Come and enjoy an easy ascent of the beautiful Huarapasca peak in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range in Peru with one of our IFMGA certified guides.

1 day

All Levels

Fit

FromUSD 200

Climb Alpamayo in the Cordillera Blanca (Peruvian Andes), 6 days

Join one of our IFMGA certified guides for an amazing 6-day ascent of the sensational Alpamayo peak in the Cordillera Blanca mountains of Peru.

6 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 1380

Nevado Chopicalqui 4-day ascent expedition

Join Octavio, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, on an incredible guided ascent to Nevado Chopicalqui (6345 m), and enjoy the amazing beauty of the Andes.

4 days

Advanced

Fit

FromUSD 660

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Nevado Yanapaccha 2-day climbing expedition

Discover Nevado Yanapaccha in the Cordillera Blanca, in a 2-day climbing trip with Octavio, an IFMGA certified mountain guide. You can't miss this great adventure!

2 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 330

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6-day ascent to Nevado Alpamayo, Huaraz

Octavio, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, will take you on this 6-day mountaineering trip to Nevado Alpamayo (5752 m) summit. Climbing this beautiful mountain is a demanding and thrilling adventure!

6 days

Advanced

Fit

FromUSD 1097

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Santa Cruz Trek and Ascent to Pisco

The Cordillera Blanca, in Peru, is an ideal destination for a beautiful hike. Here, do the Santa Cruz trek and ascent to Pisco in 9 days.

9 days

Any

FromUSD 1050

Alpamayo Climb in the Peruvian Mountains (8 days)

Join Edgar, a certified mountain guide, for this challenging but stunningly scenic and exciting 8-day mountaineering ascent of Alpamayo. Make a gorgeous approach through Huascarán National Park before using technical climbing gear and ascending to the summit of the mountain.

8 days

Advanced

Fit

FromUSD 1320

Alpamayo Peak: 7-day guided climbing expedition

Enjoy a nice 7-day ascent to the Alpamayo summit, considered "the most beautiful mountain of the world". Feel safe with the company of Marco, an IFMGA certified mountain guide from Huaraz.

7 days

Any

FromUSD 882

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Yanapaccha (5,460m), 3-day Ascent in the Huascaran National Park

A certified mountain guide from our team will guide you to the most impressive spots in the Yanapaccha peak in the Cordillera Blanca. Join him on this 3-days expedition to its summit.

3 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 1200

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Huamashraju summit guided ascent in 3 days

A 3-day mountaineering trip very close to the city of Huaraz. A local certified mountain guide, will take you to the summit of the Nevado Huamashraju, a 5434-meter piramidal mountain of the Cordillera Blanca.

3 days

Any

FromUSD 1200

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Mount Ranrapalca 4-day guide ascent from Huaraz

A unique 4-day expedition up to the summit of one of the most challenging peaks in Perú: the Mount Ranrapalca. Do it under the professional supervision of one of Peru Expedition's certified guides.

4 days

Any

FromUSD 3000

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Climbing Nevado Vallunaraju in Perú

2-day trip in the beautiful Cordillera Blanca in Perú, climbing Nevado Vallunaraju (5686 m), an ideal peak for acclimatization, with an IFMGA guide.

2 days

Beginner

Fit

FromUSD 700

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Quitaraju 6-day guided ascent in Cordillera Blanca

An unforgettable climb to the Quitaraju Peak in company of a local certified mountain guide. A 3-day challenging ascent surrounded by the most amazing landscape.

6 days

Any

FromUSD 2300

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Nevado Tocllaraju 4-day ascent by the normal route

Join a local certified mountain guide from Huaraz, on this 4-day ascent to the summit of the Nevado Tocllaraju. It's one of the three jewels of the Ishinca Valley, in the Cordillera Blanca!

4 days

Any

FromUSD 1400

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There are many reasons for choosing Mountain Climbing in Cordillera Blanca

If you enjoy hiking among turquoise-water lakes, Cordillera Blanca is the perfect spot. Some of the most amazing are the Llanganuco Lagoons (accessible from Yungay) and the Parón Lagoon located north of the Huandoy peak. Ichiccocha and Jatuncocha lakes, near the Alpamayo, are also beautiful and accessible only on foot or by horse from Caraz.

Good to know:

How to get there

From Lima you can get there by plane using the local airline with daily flights to Huaraz. Another option is by bus, with an 8-hour ride along a good paved road

Best time to visit

Southern hemisphere's winter is the best season to visit the mountains of the Cordillera Blanca. During June, July and August the weather is more stable and the summits are in the best conditions

More info about Mountain Climbing in Cordillera Blanca:

The Cordillera Blanca is considered “the Peruvian capital of mountaineering”. It is located on the eastern side of the Santa River Valley, in Callejón de Huaylas. It has the greatest amount of snow-capped peaks, among which Huascarán (6768 m), Huandoy and its three summits over 6000 meters, Chopicalqui (6354 m), Chacraraju (6 112 m), Alpamayo (5947 m) and Copa (6118 m) stand out. The glacial peaks offer good challenges to the most experienced climbers, but there are also easier itineraries that demand few hours and gentle routes

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