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An unforgettable trekking experience in the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca: 8 days walking around the peaks of Alpamayo and Huascaran. Do it with the professional company of Juventino, a local IFMGA guide.
I am happy to invite you to live a unique 8-day trek in the Cordillera Blanca. Come with me and discover the Peruvian natural wonders through the Alpamayo and Huascaran trail.
The Cordillera Blanca is one of the best places for the enjoyment of climbing and trekking adventures. In addition, there are more than 50 mountains over 5000 meters. The Alpamayo and Huascaran are some of them, being the last one the highest mountain of the country, with 6768 meters of altitude.
This trekking circuit around the peaks of Alpamayo and Huascaran, is the dream of any high mountain trekker. I think it is an amazing hiking adventure thanks to its altitude and the many high passes along the way.
A 8-day trip of fascinating landscapes, including deep blue mountain lakes, high passes among stunning snow-capped peaks and native flora lying on high plateaus.
The Alpamayo and Huascaran circuit has everything you need to live an unforgettable experience. The best period to come is from May till November, during the dry season.
It is also a good season to try a summit attack in the Alpamayo. If you would like to enjoy a mountaineering experience in the Cordillera Blanca, let me share with you my 6-day expedition to the Alpamayo summit.
I can lead a group between 2 and 15 participants. All of them must have a good fitness level (is the only requirement since it is not a technically difficult trail). I have some open groups you can join if you are on your own. On the contrary, I will open a new one specially for you and your friends.
Disclaimer Deposit for reservations: 1050,00 USD (940,00 EUR), Full payment 40 days before. No refund if you cancel less than 30 days! |
More info Not included in the price: - International flights to Lima / Peru round trip - Transfer from the airport for bookings of individual flights with different times of arrival / departure - Exit tax at the airport in Lima - Travel accident and health insurance - Luggage insurance and trip cancellation - Meals in restaurants in Lima and Huaraz - Pick up at the airport in Lima to the Hotel - Transfer from the Hotel to the airport and bus station - Transport public bus or Domestic flight Airline LC-Peru - Hotel Casa Andina 2 nights in Lima or other hotel - Hotel San Sebastián 4 nights in Huaraz or other hotel - Entrance fees to the Huascaran National Park - Personal expenses - Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.) - Tips |
Meeting point Huaraz |
The first day of this adventure starts by climbing the steep trail to the Wishcash Campsite. In the afternoon we can watch the beautiful sunset over the Cordillera Negra. Overnight Camp (-/L/D).
This will be a long and difficult day. We will pass by the large Cullicocha lake, with fantastic views of the Santa Cruz peak and the glaciers. Then, we will continue up to the Osoruri Pass (4,860 m.). After a descent of 400 meters, we will climb the Vientunan Pass (4,770 m) and finally we’ll drop sharply into the Cedros Alpamayo Valley. 8 or 9 hours later, we will be finally in the Ruina Pampa Camp (4000 m) (B/L/D).
The day starts with a short but scenic hike leading us to a beautiful view of the Cruze Alpamayo, at 4,250 m. Those who wish can climb the Alpamayo North Base Camp (4,500 m) and do an optional summit hike to the Jatunjirca Peak (5030 m). The other option is to spend a half day resting in the Cruze Alpamayo Camp, with a beautiful view of Alpamayo. Overnight Camp (B/L/D).
Today we will hike over two mountain passes: the Caracara (4,830 m) and the Mesapata (4,460 m). We’ll set up camp in the vast flatness of the Tayapampa Valley and then we’ll continue to the Laguna Safuna (4,200 m) for an afternoon visit. Overnight Camp (B/L/D).
Continuing our trek, a few kilometers from the valley in a wide open grassland we will pass by two houses of local farmers. Then, we’ll continue through a steep slope to the Pucahirca Pass (4,610 m) followed by a long descent to a lake on the far side of the Yanajanca Valley. Camp at Jancapampa, directly below the ice walls of the Pucahirca and Taulliraju peaks (B/L/D).
We will continue the trek crossing the Tupatupa Pass and descending to the forested Tuctubamba Valley. We will stay in large tents with a magnificent view of the Laguna Huercrucocha (B/L/D).
It will be a long day. However, our hike will be a bit easier up to the Yanagrahirca Pass (4,300 m) with more panoramic views of the mountains of Chopicalqui, Taulliraju, Huascarán, and Tocllaraju. Then, we will have a long downhill way through increasingly populated areas and indigenous villages to the city of Colcabamba (3,300 m) where we’ll set up our camp (B/L/D).
Last day of the trek. From the town of Colcabamba we will leave our team of donkeys and a private vehicle will pick us up. We’ll cross the Portachuelo Pass (4,650 m) with impressive views of the peaks of Chopicalqui, North and South Huascarán, Huandoy‘s 4 summits, Nevado Pisco, Chacraraju and Yanapaccha, among others. We’ll stop to take photos in several places. Farther along we can see the Chinancocha and the Orconcocha lakes in the Llanganuco Valley, where the bus is waiting to take us back Huaraz. End of the program and overnight stay in a hotel in the city (B/L/-).
IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide from Peru.
He was born in 1960 in Huaraz / Peru. With his 15th Age he learned the world of trekking and mountaineering know by he accompanied his father on trips with his clients.
To this day he is still working as a mountain guide and tour operator. For many years he was able to acquire a lot of knowledge about the mountains, making it one of the most experienced certified mountain guides.
He runs a family travel agency based in Huaraz, which was founded by his father, and is now managed by Juventino and his son, Eric.
Tony Hoffman
5.00
September 2020
Mrs Erin Leigh Hardy
5.00
August 2019
We are a group of friends and a mountain club, we have made trips with Eric since 2007, we have done the most classic tours in Cusco: Ausangate trek, Choquequirao trek, Salkantay trek, all tours always with Machu Picchu ending, the Inca culture is very interesting and if you travel to Peru you must visit it - and not missing Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. In Huaraz we have running out the tours: Santa Cruz trek, Alpamayo trek, Huayhuash trek, and the climbs, and Nevado Pisco trek, Nev. Vallunaraju, Tocllaraju, Alpamayo and Huascaran. Every year our club members go from 15 to 20 people to Huaraz, and in Cusco culture we have groups from 18 to 30 people, and all these trips are made by our partner Eric and Juventino in Peru. And friends always return very happy with the services they perform on the tours we sell. We recommend them to make a quality and safe trip, they have about 30 certified guides working for them, Juventino is the head of the company and is a member of UIAGM - IFMGA. They also have a family Hotel called \"Alpamayo Guest House\" this is in Huaraz, and every time our group ends their trek, climbing or expedition trip, the Juventino family invite us to a special dinner called (Pachamanca) as a very Inca Traditional food, this meal is prepared by JUVENTINOS wife Dina, she is a typical person of the area and they live in the Unchus village, this is an unforgettable dinner for all group participants. Next year we will extend our trip with mountain bike MTB around the Huascaran and the Huayhuash mountain range, and we will also have new trips from Lima: Nazca Lines, Arequipa Cañon del Colca, Cusco Inca Trail, Puno Floating Islands Lake Titicaca and the Tiawanaco culture peace.
Nicole et Catherine
5.00
April 2017
A very, very sympathic guide, who knows all the secrets of the places and itinerarys the most beautiful ; organization top ; food excellent too ; marvellous souvenirs.
Group of 1 | USD 2165 each |
Group of 2 | USD 1083 each |
Group of 3 | USD 1083 each |
Group of 4 | USD 1031 each |
Group of 5 | USD 1031 each |
Group of 6 | USD 980 each |
Group of 7 | USD 980 each |
Group of 8 | USD 877 each |
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The hike was canceled. We didn’t go anywhere. Didn’t even get into the country.