Join a certified mountain guide from Huaraz on this 3-day ascent up to the summit of the Maparaju. An easy climbing trip for all levels.
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Cordillera Blanca
3 Days
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The Maparaju is one of the easiest mountains of the Cordillera Blanca. It is an ideal plan for people who do not have much experience in mountaineering. It also works perfectly as an acclimatization before a bigger challenge in the region.
Located in the Quilcayhuanca valley, from the Maparaju summit you will a great view of many mountains of the Cordillera Blanca. Some of them are the Tumarinaraju, Huantsan, San Juan, Cayesh, Ranrapalca and Andavite.
The Cordillera Blanca and the Nevado Maparaju are a very popular destination for mountain climbers from all around the world. In this Andean region you will find around 200 summits over 5000 meters of altitude.
This 3-day ascent I am proposing today starts in the city of Huaraz from where a transfer will take us to our trailhead in Quilcayhuanca. In the second day we'll reach the Maparaju summit (5326 m) and in the last day we'll return to Huaraz.
The best period of the year to come is from April till November. The maximum group size is 15 participants. I don't have an open group yet, so I can open a new one for you and your friends.
And if you are looking for a more challenging hike, take a look at my 5-day program through the Santa Cruz Trek.
Get in touch with me if you want to enjoy this amazing ascent up to the Maparaju summit. I will be glad to guide you there!
- Guiding fee
- Transport during the trip
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
After breakfast in the Huaraz we will move to Pitec where the walk starts. After a 6-hour hike we’ll reach our Base Camp in the Cayesh Valley (-/L/D).
We will start the climb at 3 AM to the summit of the Nevado Maparaju. Once at the top you have a perfect view of the mountains and lakes of the Cordillera Blanca. Then, we will return to the base camp (4250 m) in Cayesh (B/L/D).
Trek down to the Quebrada Cayesh crossing via Quebrada Quilcayhuanca. We will walk about 5 to 6 hours until we are in Pitec, where will be the transfer and return to the city of Huaraz. Overnight stay in a hotel (B/L/-).
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Meeting point Huaraz |
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