CLIMBING IN PERU
We offer numerous climbs in the Cordillera Blanca and you can combine your Peru Treks with Climbing in the Peruvian Andes to finish off your adventure!
CORDILLERA BLANCA CLIMBING, TREKS & CLIMBS & PERU CLIMBING and MOUNTAIN SAFETY COURSES
All of our Peru climbing guides are accredited and licensed members of the Peruvian Mountain Guides Association, and we have UIAGM and English speaking climbing guides to ensure your safety at all times.
UIAGM Guides & Owners of Peruvian Andes Adventures – Hisao & Eli Morales
Each year our guides take part in a refresher training course organised by the House of Guides in Huaraz, and we also organise an annual Peruvian Andes Adventures "In House" training course for our own guides and porters.
Hisao Morales & Abel Colona Practising Mountain Rescue
Peruvian Andes Adventures Porter Training
*Acclimatisation: It is important that you are well acclimatised to the altitude before attempting to climb any peaks in the Cordillera Blanca to avoid possible problems with lack of energy or altitude related illnesses when climbing. Climbing above 5000m is physically demanding, even if the climbing is not steep or technical. We always recommend a trek of minimum 4 days for acclimatisation and extra fitness.
*Grading: The grading of the climbs is an indication only of the level of difficulty. Even climbs suitable for beginner climbers are graded medium to hard to reflect that the altitude makes climbing on any peak physically demanding.
We have Peru Climbing for first time climbers through to technical climbing for experienced climbers.
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NOTE: the routes used and the conditions on all the peaks are changing each year and even each month. The descriptions we have given are general only, and the routes used, conditions on the mountain or description of the routes may change considerably on the day we are climbing.
CORDILLERA BLANCA CLIMBING
Summit Tocllaraju 6034m / Hisao Morales and Joe Frani
CLIMBING IN PERU
PISCO 5752m
4 Days, Grade: Medium / Hard (suitable for novice climbers)
Above The Clouds on Pisco
An achievable climb for everyone - inexperienced climbers ready for a challenge, experienced climbers and also a superb training climb for those tackling the big peaks.
Amazing 360 degrees mountain views from the broad summit!
Day 1: Drive from Huaraz to Cebollapampa in Llanganuco Valley 3850m. Climb on a good path to Pisco Base Camp. 4650m 2½ hours
Day 2: Climb over moraine rocks to Morena Camp. 4900m 3 hours
Day 3: 40 minutes climb on moraine to the glacier, then on the snow for about 4 to 5 hours to the summit. Return to Base Camp mid afternoon. About 10 to 12 hours total for the day.
Day 4: An easy descent down to the road at Cebollapmpa 1½ hours and return to Huaraz in our private van.
Hisao With a Happy Group on Pisco Summit (Thanks to Rob & Pippa for Photo)
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VALLUNARAJU 5675 m
2 or 3 Days,
Grade: Medium / Hard (suitable for novice climbers)
Climbing On Vallunaraju
Vallunaraju is easily accessible from Huaraz and is an ideal beginner's mountain to summit and also a good site for technical climbing practice. We can include a day of instruction for first time climbers or for those wanting to practice ice climbing or crevasse rescue techniques. A good peak to include at the end of your trek or for extra acclimatisation for climbing 6000m peaks.
OPTIONAL: Extra day for climbing instruction
Day 1: Drive 1½ hours from Huaraz to the Llaca Valley. Then we climb steeply up a ridge for 2 to 3 hours to Morena Camp 5130m
Day 2: A steady and not steep on good snow slopes towards the summit . The last 60m to the summit is steeper and the guide will help. Return back to the road in Llaca Valley and then to Huaraz. About 10 hours to climb & descend.
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PERU CLIMBING IN THE ISHINCA VALLEY
- 3 PEAKS From 3 to 7 Days
Climb Urus 5495m Grade: Medium (Suitable for novice climbers)
Climb Ishinca 5530m Grade: Medium (Suitable for novice climbers)
Climb Tocllaraju 6034m Grade: Hard / some technical climbing
Ishinca
From one base camp in the Ishinca Valley we climb 3 peaks. Urus and Ishinca can be climbed without previous climbing experience. We will provide instruction and support. We climb these 2 peaks to gain experience and then you should be ready to tackle the more technical Tocllaraju, and perhaps your first 6000m peak.
Climb all 3 peaks, or just one or two.
Day 1: Drive from Huaraz to the village of Collon. Hike to Base Camp at 4390m. 4 to 5 hours
Day 2: Climb Urus East face. A non technical climb and a steep descent on a moraine ridge back down to camp. 7 hours
Day 3: Rest Day
Day 4: Climb Ishinca on a steady slope and not too steep apart from the final 20 metres to the summit. Return to Base Camp. 9 to 12 hours depending on fitness.
Day 5: Climb on moraine to High Camp Tocllaraju on a flat area in the moraine at 5300m. 3½ to 4 hours
Day 6: Climb to the summit Tocllaraju. There are long sections of easy climbing mixed with steep and sometimes technical climbing. Retun back to Base Camp in Ishinca Valley. 11 to 13 hours
Day 7: Walk down the Ishinca Valley to Collon and return to Huaraz in our private van
Climbers On Tocllaraju
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CLIMB CHOPICALQUI 6354m 5 Days,
Grade: Hard
Crevasse Traverse on Chopicalqui
With altitude of 6354m Chopicalqui is the second highest peak in the Cordillera Blanca and a demanding peak to climb. You need to be well acclimatised and previous climbing experience is recommended. From the summit are tremendous views of the mighty peaks of the Cordillera Blanca: Huascaran, Yanapaccha, Chacraraju, Pisco & Huandoy and other peaks more.
Day 1: Drive 3 hours from Huaraz up the valley Quebrada Llanganuco. Walk 40 minutes to a Base Camp 4430m.
Day 2: Climb on a moraine ridge to Morena Camp 4820m. 5 to 6 hours
Day 3: First climbing on rock and then on snow slopes of varying degrees steepness to a High Camp on the snow 5380m. 5 to 6 hours
Day 4: Climb to the summit. There are some seracs and crevasses to avoid and some sections of steep climbing. Descend back to High Camp or Morena Camp if you are feeling strong. 9 to 11 hours for the day
Day 5: Descend to Base Camp 4 to 5 hours, then return to Huaraz by private van.
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CLIMB HUASCARAN 6768m
7 Days,
Grade: Hard
Huascarán Norte (Left) & Norte Sur (Right)
The mighty Huascarán is the highest mountain of Peru, and the highest of any mountains situated in the tropics. It is the principal objective of many climbers that visit the Cordillera Blanca. Although not especially technical, the altitude makes it a very challenging mountain to climb. Huascarán is an achievable climb for novice climbers with good basic skills and we can provide additional instruction.
It is important to be well acclimatised, and we always recommend a trek of 4 days minimum followed by climbing another peak first such as Pisco or Vallunaraju.
Day 1: Drive from Huaraz to Musho. Hike to Base Camp 4350m 4 hours
Day 2: Rest day in Base Camp while porters establish the high camps, or extra day for bad weather
Day 3: Climb at first on moraine rock and then on snow & ice to High Camp 1 on the snow at 5260m. 5 hours.
Day 4: Climb to High Camp 2 at 6000m. There is some steep climbing with crevasses and seracs to negotiate around. 5 to 6 hours
Day 5: Climb to the summit & return to High Camp 2. An 11 to 12 hour day
Day 6: Return to Base Camp. 6 to 7 hours
Day 7: Walk to Musho 3 hours, then return to Huaraz in our private van
Approaching the Summit Huascaran
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CLIMB ALPAMAYO 5947m
7 Days,
Grade: Technical
Sunset High Camp Alpamayo
Alpamayo is an amazing pyramid of ice and snow, and was once voted to be the most beautiful mountain in the world. The climb to the summit is steep & technical, and is suitable for experienced climbers only. There are several hours of steep climbing, front pointing with 2 ice picks, fixed rope climbing and there are some 400m of descent by rappel.
Day 1: Drive 3 hours from Huaraz to Cashapampa. then hike to Llamacorral 3750m. 4 to 5 hours
Day 2: Hike to Base Camp at the top of the Quebrada Arhuaycocha 4250m. 4 to 5 hours
Day 3: Rest Day while the porters carry gear to High Camp
Day 4: First climbing on moraine rock, then on sometimes steep ice & snow to High Camp. 5450m. 3 to 4 hours
Day 5: A steep & technical climb on ice to the summit. Fixed rope is used and several rappels are needed to descend. Return to sleep at High Camp. 8 to 9 hours
Day 6: Return to Base Camp. 5 to 6 hours
Day 7: Return to Cashapampa. 7 to 8 hours and return to Huaraz in our private van.
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CORDILLERA BLANCA & CORDILLERA HUAYHUASH TREKS AND CLIMBS
Coffee in Bed on a Frosty Morning
Combine your Peru Trek with a Climb in Peru as a package.
There are many options and combinations possible; these are just some of them:
- Santa Cruz/ Ulta trek and climb Pisco 10 days
- Santa Cruz / Ulta trek and climb 3 peaks in the Ishinca Valley 13 days
- Alpamayo Circuit and climb Pisco and / or Chopicalqui 15 to 18 days
- Santa Cruz / Ulta trek and climb Pisco and / Huascaran or Alpamayo 17 days
- Santa Cruz trek and climb Pisco and Chopicalqui 12 days
- Cordillera Huayhuash Trek and climb Diablo Mudo and Pumrarinri 15 days
(Thanks to Rob & Pippa for Photo)
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CLIMBING COURSES
Climbing courses with experienced UIAGM international qualified instructors. Follow up the course with making a summit !!
ONE DAY INSTRUCTION ON PASTORURI GLACIER
Pastoruri Glacier is only 2 hours drive from Huaraz and there is easy access to the glacier from the road end. Have an exciting days climbing on the glacier — we offer instruction in basic techniques for beginner climbers through to advanced rescue practice or ice climbing.
Ice Climbing Instruction on Pastoruri
Intermediate Climbing Course (3 to 5 days)
Designed to expand and re-develop essential skills for people with some basic climbing techniques:
Snow & ice climbing, placing anchors, belayed and rope skills, glacier travel techniques, route selection & navigation, lead climbing, avalanche awareness, emergency shelter, crevasse & alpine rescue. Mixed rock and ice.
Technical Climbing & Advanced Mountain Rescue (3 to 5 days)
Aimed at improving skills for people who already have strong basic climbing skills and who will become lead climbers.
Includes: leading & placing protection on steep ice and mixed terrain, self rescue techniques, efficient belay & rope management techniques, rappelled descents of steep ice, snow rock & ice anchor systems, route selection & navigation skills, crevasse rescue and evacuation from the mountain, emergency shelters
Rock Climbing in Peru (2 or 3 days)
2 or 3 days of rock climbing instruction in the Llaca Valley / beginner to technical routes
Rolando Morales at Llaca Valley (left) and Maria from the USA (right)
These courses outlined are a sample only. We are completely flexible and can design a course for you with a mixture of rock and ice climbing, or a special course to cover techniques that you particularly want to practise.
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SKI
A keen skier and looking for adventure? There are several peaks in the Cordillera Blanca a suitable for skiing. Experience the thrill of downhill skiing with majestic surroundings.
You do need to be strong and fit though — there are no ski tows. We have to carry skis up the mountain! (Porters can do this for you). Suitable peaks for skiing in the Cordillera Blanca are Pastoruri, Ishinca, Pisco, Vallunaraju and Tocllaraju
Skiing on Pisco
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