4 days4Day-Nevado Chopicalqui Expedition 6,354 m Climbing Experience
Length
4 days
Itinerary
4 days planned
Group
Max 20
Guides
English, Spanish
Overview
Highlights of the Cordillera Blanca. The highest tropical mountain range in the world, the Cordillera Blanca is part of the spectacular Andes that form the spine of South America. A mecca for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, the region boasts over 50 peaks that exceed 15,000 feet, 700 glaciers and 300 lakes.
About Chopicalqui Peak: Chopicalqui is the third peak of the Huascarán Massif, also located in the Cordillera Blanca, between the two peaks of Huascarán and Contrahierbas. With an elevation of 6,345 meters, it is the fifth highest mountain in the department (administrative region) of Ancash, and the fourth highest in the Cordillera Blanca. It is a demanding mountain with some technical climbing and this requires previous climbing experience.
Ascent of Chopicalqui (20,847 ft.)/(6354 m) via the classic Southwest Ridge, On the summit of Chopicalqui many consider this to be the best view in the Cordillera Blanca.
Day by day itinerary
1Huaraz (3100 m) – Transfer via Quebrada Llanganuco – Trek to Chopicalqui Base Camp (4350 m) and Moraine Camp (4900 m)⌄
After breakfast we begin to prepare our mountaineering equipment; Huaraz (3100 m) - Transfer via Quebrada Llanganuco - Trekking to Chopicalqui Base Camp (4350 m) - Continuing Ascend to Chopicalqui Moraine Camp (4900 m), with our private transport which will take 3-3.5 hours and the climb to Moraine Camp of Chopicalqui trekking up which will take 5 hours. Overnight Camp
Meals: Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Overnight Camp Tents
2Moraine Camp - Ascend to Chopicalqui High Camp (5350 m)⌄
First we climb over the rocky moraine to the glacier. Then over the different slopes of the glacier, crossing various crevasses to camp on the glacier at High Camp. 5-6 hours. Overnight Camp
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Overnight Camp Tents
3High Camp - Ascend to Chopicalqui Summit (6345 m) - Base Camp (4350m)⌄
Chopicalqui is a demanding mountain, and the culmination of our expedition. Climb to the summit. There are seracs and crevasses to cross and sections of technical walls to climb. On the final section we have some 8-10 meters of 75º -80º slope. Descend to High Camp or Moraine Camp and continue to Base Camp. 10-13 hours today. Overnight Camp
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Overnight Camp Tents
4Base Camp Chopicalqui - Transfer via Quebrada Llanganuco - Huaraz⌄
Today we prepare to leave early, from Moraine Camp or Base Camp to the highway, where we find our private bus. Now is the time to say goodbye to the Llanganuo Valley. Lodging at the hotel in Huaraz. Overnight Hotel
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch
What's included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Peruvian qualified and experienced local guide/s
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓All meals during the tour
- ✓Transportation as tour schedule / Huaraz
- ✓Kitchen equipment
- ✓Camping tents (2 persons)
- ✓1 Cook and helper (from 6 pax )
- ✓Porters Chopicalqui (2 pax 1 porter)
Not included
- ✕Travel accident and health insurance
- ✕Meals in restaurants in Lima and Huaraz
- ✕Personal expenses
- ✕Entrance fees to the Huascaran National Park
- ✕Hotels in Huaraz
- ✕Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
- ✕Tips for our local team
Good to know
Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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