Sitting at the doorstep of Huascaran National Park, Huaraz is an incredible scenic spot in a magnificently beautiful country. As you head out on a mountain climbing adventure, take in stunning views of majestic mountains, large glaciers and alpine meadows. Getting up into the mountains will provide incredible views out over all of this scenery and make it so you never want to leave Peru.

Nevado Pisco

Rising to 5,752 meters above sea level, Nevado Pisco is a popular climbing destination from Huaraz. The mountain is not technically difficult, so it is the perfect climb for first-time mountaineers and also serves as a great acclimatization climb for those heading up even higher mountains in the range. Not to mention that the views from the top are superb.

Something for everyone

Huaraz is the perfect destination for mountain climbers of every skill level. With so many different climbing options it is inevitable that some would be perfect for beginners as well as advanced mountaineers. From Nevado Pisco to Alpamayo, there are plenty of peaks just waiting to be climbed by enthusiasts of every skill level and aptitude!

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Sitting on the slopes of the Cordillera Negra, Huaraz is a popular starting point for many mountain climbing adventures.

Among the popular summits to reach in the Cordillera Negra are Quñuqranra (5,181 meters) and Kankawa (5,102 meters).

However, the city is also quite close to the Cordillera Blanca and serves as a great starting point for mountain climbing trips there as well. Huascarán (6,768 meters), Chopicalqui, (6,354 meters) and Alpamayo (5,947 meters) are among the most popular climbing options in this subrange.

Regardless of where you head in Huascaran National Park incredible views and even better climbing opportunities surely await.

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What’s the weather like?

Due to its proximity to the equator, Peru has a dry and wet season. The dry season is the best time to climb because little rain falls and the days are mostly clear. Average daily temperatures at this time of year are around 20 ºC and decrease as you gain in altitude.

How to get there:

Any trip to Huaraz begins with a light into the international airport in Lima (LIM). Many guides will opt to meet you here before providing transport to the start of the trip. Otherwise, you will can fly to the local airport in Huaraz (ATA).

Language:

Spanish

Country Code:

+51

Currency:

Sol (PEN)

Best time to visit:

May to September

What People are Saying

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Had a great time, felt safe with certified guide.

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Julia V

Octavio is very nice guy with acceptable command of English

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Karel Umlauf

Our guide, Quique. was top notch. I have used guides all over the world and he stands out in his knowledge, professionalism and kindness. I hope to try and use him in the future. In the mountains, one must adjust to changing conditions and he did so quickly and competently. Besides being one of the nicest people I have ever met, his skills in the mountains cannot be doubted.

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Jeffrey Abate

Percy is a great guide, climbing with him you fill very secure. Trip itself was organized perfectly, each day you can count on a lot of support and smile.

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Rafael Jarzebak

The legend Juventino. My brother and I travelled to Huaraz to climb the Vallunaraju summit. Our guide Juventino has been the best guide I\'ve had over the past years and I have made a lot of hikes and climbing over the world. He is a very talented and experienced guide, he took care of us very much and made sure safety is first. We also had an amazing experience with the food, they cooked delicious meals. They also have top brand quality equipment that made us feel really safe, we had the lucky experience of having a horrible storm at the base camp and I believe that the north face summit series tent they provided saved us!!!! Overall, best guide I have ever had, made us feel very confortable and happy. If you want a guide to feel safe and have the best experience possible go with the legend Juventino!!!

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Andrés

Had a great time, felt safe with certified guide.

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Julia V

Octavio is very nice guy with acceptable command of English

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Karel Umlauf

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Jeffrey Abate

Percy is a great guide, climbing with him you fill very secure. Trip itself was organized perfectly, each day you can count on a lot of support and smile.

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Rafael Jarzebak

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Andrés

Had a great time, felt safe with certified guide.

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Julia V

Octavio is very nice guy with acceptable command of English

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Karel Umlauf

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Jeffrey Abate

Percy is a great guide, climbing with him you fill very secure. Trip itself was organized perfectly, each day you can count on a lot of support and smile.

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Rafael Jarzebak

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Andrés

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Mountain Climbing trips – Huaraz

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Top Mountain Climbing Trips in Huaraz

Nevado Alpamayo (5947 m) 6-day guided expedition

Santa Cruz Trek and Ascent to Pisco

6-day ascent to Nevado Alpamayo, Huaraz

Guided ascent week in Cordillera Blanca to Pisco summit

6-day Climb to the Alpamayo Mountain in Peru

2-day Vallunaraju Mountain ascent in Peru

3-day Pisco Mountain ascent in the Peruvian Andes

4-day Climb in Tocllaraju Mountain, Peru

Ascent to Mount Chopicalqui, Huaraz

Santa Cruz Circuit and climbing Nevado Pisco

15-day guided expedition: Santa Cruz trek + Nevado Pisco climb

Huamashraju summit guided ascent in 3 days

Ascent to Huascaran South Face in 6 days

Nevado Tocllaraju 4-day ascent by the normal route

Climbing Nevado Pisco 5752m, Huaraz

Peruvian expedition to Alpamayo, Artesonraju and Huascaran

Climbing Nevado Vallunaraju in Perú

Urus, Ishinca and Huascaran mountain expedition

Quitaraju 6-day guided ascent in Cordillera Blanca

Climbing Nevado Maparaju summit, 5326m

Alpamayo and Huascaran guided expedition in Peru

Nevado Artesonraju 6-day expedition with a guide

6-day Mountaineering course and Yanapaccha summit (5,460m) in Peru

Mount Ranrapalca 4-day guide ascent from Huaraz

3 Summits Expedition in Huaraz, Peru

Climbing Nevados Urus, Ishinca and Tocllaraju

Trekking Huayhuash and ascent to Tocllaraju

The Cordillera Blanca: Ishinca, Urus & Tocllaraju in 10 days, from Huaraz, Peru

Huascaran (6,768m), 6-day ascent via "The Shield" route, Peru

7-day Cordillera Blanca +6,000m climb of Ranrapalca & Tocllaraju in Peru

Chopicalqui (6350 m) 4-day climb with a guide

Nevado Ishinca 3-day guided ascent, Cordillera Blanca

Nevado Yanapaccha 2-day climbing expedition

Climb Nevado Pisco (5,752m) in Peru, 5 days with acclimatization around Huaraz

Nevado Vallunaraju 2-day guided climbing expedition

Climbing Nevados Maparaju, Huapi and Ishinca

Nevado Chopicalqui 4-day ascent expedition

Nevado Pisco 3-day climbing expedition

Nevado Huascaran 6-Day Guided Ascent

Urus, Ishinca and Tocllaraju climbing expedition

Nevado Tocllaraju west side climbing expedition

Nevado Artesonraju (6025M) ascent in Peru

Nevado Urus 3-day climbing expedition

4-day ascent to Chopicalqui Mountain in Peru

4-day ascent to the Artesonraju in the Peruvian Andes

2-day Nevado Yanapaccha ascent in the Peruvian Andes

4-day climb to the summit of Ranrapalca, in Peru

3-day Climb to the Ishinca Mountain in Peru

6-day expedition to the Huascaran summit in Peru

Alpamayo Peak: 7-day guided climbing expedition

Huascaran 6-day climbing trip with a guide

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