
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 0 | Arrival in Huaraz, Peru (3005 m) |
Day 1 | Huaraz – Paria’s Campsite (3800 m) |
Day 2 | Alpamayo’s Base Camp (4350 m) |
Day 3 | Hike to High Camp (4950 m) & back to BC |
Day 4 | High Camp (4950 m) |
Day 5 | Col Camp (5450 m) |
Day 6 | Climb: Alpamayo (5947 m) |
Day 7 | Back to Base camp |
Day 8 | Hike to Cascapampa (2900 m) and Huaraz |
Day 0 | Arrival in Huaraz, Peru (3005 m) Meeting with the mountain guide in the afternoon to do a gear check and talk about the trip’s itinerary. |
Day 1 | Huaraz – Paria’s Campsite (3800 m) |
Day 2 | Alpamayo’s Base Camp (4350 m) |
Day 3 | Hike to High Camp (4950 m) & back to BC |
Day 4 | High Camp (4950 m) |
Day 5 | Col Camp (5450 m) |
Day 6 | Climb: Alpamayo (5947 m) |
Day 7 | Back to base camp |
Day 8 | Hike to Cashapampa (2900 m) and Huaraz |
INCLUDED
- Local English speaking UIAGM mountain guide during the entire program
- Assistant guides for Alpamayo’s climb 1:2
- Entrances fees to Huascaran National Park
- Private transportation in the mountain area
- Quality mountain tents (2 PAX per tent) from day 2 to 7
- Group common campsite equipment
- Pack animals for group campsite equipment, food and PAX personal gear
- Porters to/from high camps on Alpamayo for group gear and food
- Cook during the program
- Dining and toilet tents
- Common climbing equipment (Ropes, ice screws, snow pickets, etc.)
- Complete mountain First Aid kit and Oxygen for emergency porpoises
- Meals as specified in the day to day itinerary
NOT INCLUDED
- Domestic and international flights
- Accommodation (hotels/hostels) in Huaraz
- Separate airport/bus terminal transfers
- Personal climbing and camping gear
- Porter for personal gear
- Insurance
- Tips
- Everything not mentioned in the “Included” list