Alpamayo 5947 M

PER-11 / 8-day trip / Grade: ED

PEAKS: Alpamayo (5947 m)

Alpamayo 5947 m

Alpamayo it is part of Pucajirca massif and is located in the northern sector of Cordillera Blanca. In July 1966 it was named “The Most Beautiful Mountain in the World” by the German magazine “Alpinismus”.

This climbing experience is ideal for people who are seeking technical challenges at high altitude. Our programs follows the “French Direct” route which has eight pitches of the best quality technical climbing, with slopes between 50, 60, 65 and nearly 70-80 degrees (few steps) and ending on knife-edged summit corniced ridges.


Day 0Arrival in Huaraz, Peru (3005 m)
Day 1Huaraz – Paria’s Campsite (3800 m)
Day 2Alpamayo’s Base Camp (4350 m)
Day 3Hike to High Camp (4950 m) & back to BC
Day 4High Camp (4950 m)
Day 5Col Camp (5450 m)
Day 6Climb: Alpamayo (5947 m)
Day 7Back to Base camp
Day 8Hike to Cascapampa (2900 m) and Huaraz
Tags: Stand-Alone, Peru, Cordillera Blanca, Alpamayo, Climbing, ED grade, ED, Huaraz