6 Days Tour to Nevado Alpamayo 5947 Meters, An Extreme Adventure

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Huaraz - Transfer drive about 3 Hours to village Cashapampa; meeting team and burros, trekking up to Llamacoral (3850 m)⌄

   Huaraz Privat transfer drive about 3 Hours to village Cashapampa via valley of Santa river crossing villages Caraz, Yugay and Caraz; Starting the Trekking Santa Cruz; meeting team and burros, trekking up to Llamacoral (3850 m). Overnight Camp (-/L/D)

   Meals: Lunch: Included meals: L=lunch; D=dinner · Dinner: Included meals: D=dinner

   Overnight: Camping Llamacoral overnight tents (2 persons),

2. 2Llamacoral - Trekking to Base Camp of Alpamayo (4350 m)⌄

   Camp Llamacoral - Trekking to Arhuaycocha (4300 m). With views of the peaks Alpamayo, Artesnorahu and Taulliraju. Night at the Base Camp of Alpamayo (4350 m). Overnight Camp (B/L/D)

   Meals: Breakfast: Included meals: B=breakfast; · Lunch: Included meals: L=lunch; · Dinner: Included meals: D=dinner

   Overnight: Nevado Alpamayo Base Camo Overnight on tents Camp

3. 3Alpamayo Base Camp - Ascend to Alpamayo Moraine Camp (4900 m)⌄

   Today we have a good breakfast and prepare the expedition equipment for Alpamayo, from here we begin using a local team (porters, cook and local guides), who will help us carry everything. We set out for the moraine after a small lunch in Base Camp. The trail takes us across the steep moraine at the tongue of the glacier to Moraine Camp (4,900 m). Overnight Camp (B/L/D)

   Meals: Breakfast: Included meals: B=breakfast; · Lunch: Included meals: L=lunch; · Dinner: Included meals: D=dinner

   Overnight: Moraine Camp Overnight on tents Camp

4. 4Moraine Camp - Ascend to Alpamayo High Camp (5300 m)⌄

   Alpamayo High Camp is on the steep glacier at the base of Alpamayo and Quitaraju. Due to the constant shrinkage of the glacier, every year we find a different situation along this section. We find magnificent views from High Camp the summit looks close enough to touch! We have dinner a bit early because we must rise very early, for the long day that awaits us tomorrow. High Camp (5,300 m). Overnight Camp (B/L/D)

   Meals: Breakfast: Included meals: B=breakfast; · Lunch: Included meals: L=lunch; · Dinner: Included meals: D=dinner

   Overnight: Alpamayo High Camp Overnight on tents Camp

5. 5High Camp - Ascend to Alpamayo Summit (5947 m) - High Camp (5300 m) or Descend to Base Camp (4300 m)⌄

   Summit day! One possible route is the French route, a 60 to 80 degree wall of ice which narrows toward the top. . Above the wall, you need to conquer a few meters to the highest point of the narrow ridge. At the summit, you will be rewarded with a magnificent view of the Cordillera Blanca! The neighboring peak of Quitaraju (6,036 m) is almost within striking distance; and to the southwest you can see the remarkable summit of Huascarán (6,768 m.) After a brief rest and photos at the summit, we return quickly to High Camp via a rappel down the route we came up. In good weather, the climb to the summit and return to base camp can be done before noon. The ascent takes 5-6 hours, while the descent takes about 2-3 hours. If participants are tired, we can stay one more night in High Camp. If everyone feels fine, which is usual, we descend to Alpamayo Base Camp (4,300 m). Overnight Camp (B/L/D)

   Meals: Breakfast: Included meals: B=breakfast; · Lunch: Included meals: L=lunch; · Dinner: Included meals: D=dinner

   Overnight: Descend to Base Camp Overnight on tents Camp

6. 6Base Camp - Descent through Quebrada Santa Cruz - Cashapampa - Transfer to Huaraz⌄

   Today we rise early in order to begin our hike, descending through the Santa Cruz valley to Cashapampa (about 6 hours.) In this village our minibus awaits to take us and the local expedition team back to Huaraz. Lodging at the hotel. Overnight Hotel (B/L/-)

   Meals: Breakfast: Included meals: B=breakfast; · Lunch: Included meals: L=lunch;