You are here: Home / Trekking / Climbing Urus, ishinca & Tocllaraju

Aclimatizzation to Uruscocha lake & Climbing Urus, ishinca & Tocllaraju (08 Days)

Duration: 08 days
Altitud: 6034 msnm
Route: Climbing Urus, ishinca & Tocllaraju
Dificult: Moderate
Season:Mayo - September

Cochapampa

Climbing Ishinca Mountain

Climbing Tocllaraju Mountain

Tocllaraju Mountain

From the Ishinca base camp it is possible to climb 3 mountains: Urus, Ishinca and Tocllaraju. For Urus and Ishinca it is not necessary to have previous climbing experience. Obviously, we offer all the support you need to reach the summit of these peaks. After Urus and Ishinca you should be customized to the climbing techniques in order to be able to reach the summit of the more challenging Tocllaraja, which might be your first 6000er.
Nowadays considered by visitors as a mountain which offers spectacular views, the normal route to the west of Pisco is ideal for adapting to the altitude and is chosen by many hikers to finish their trek with or in order to acclimatize before going on a more technical hike.
Urus 5495 m: moderate
Ishinca 5530 m: moderate
Tocllaraju 6034 m: moderate - difficult
For all three ascents good acclimatization is required. Tents and alimentation is carried up to the base camp by porters. Our clients carry only their own climbing equipment and personal clothes.

Travel program

Itinerary:

Day 01: Huaraz – Pashpa / Cochapampa 3700 m
We leave from Huaraz and drive past Pashpa village to Cochapampa. This is where we set our camp. We then start our trek to lake Uruscocha, following a small track and passing many Polylepis trees that are endemic only to the Andes. We arrive to turquoise blue lake Uruscocha which is surrounded by beautiful nature. We descend taking the same road back to the camp. 4 hours aprox.
Day 02: Cochapampa – Camp Base Ishinca 4350 m.
The second day, we walk to valley Ishinca. We have a breakfast with a beautiful panoramic view to Nevado Huascaran, which is the highest mountain of Peru. We continue walking through Polylepis forest to our camp base. 4 hours aprox.
Day 03: Base Camp – Urus Summit – Base Camp 4350 m.
We will start our ascent at 3 am by a steep ridge until we reach the glacier, before climbing along a spectacular ridge to the summit, with views of the Tocllaraju and Ranrapalca peaks among others. After the summit, we will go down to base camp. Approx. 5 hours.
Day 04: Base Camp – Ishinca Summit – Base Camp
We will start our ascent at 3 am, taking a zigzag trail to the glacier, where we will begin our journey to the top. From there, we will have a truly panoramic view. Then, we will go down to base camp.
Day 05: Rest day
Rest day. Optional only. It is also possible to go on a 2 hour walk to Lake Milhuacocha this day.
Day 06: Base Camp – Campo Morena (5100m)
We will hike a zigzag trail for four hours until we reach 5100m, where we set up camp.
Day 07: Campo Morena – Tocllaraju summit (6034m) – Base Camp
We will start hiking the ascent at 1am along a large glacier until we get to the first 50m wall (55-65°). After climbing it, we will reach a ridge with views of the Callejon de Conchucos. We will carry on to the summit where we will be rewarded with a splendid view. In the afternoon, we will descend to base camp. Approx. 6 to 7 hours
Day 08: Base Camp – Pashpa – Huaraz
On the last day we will go on an easy trail to go back to Chacapampa and return to Huaraz with our private vehicle. Approx. 3 ½ hours.

What's Included

Include:

Official and certified Mountain guide (AGMP – UIAGM)
Specialised cook
Porter
First-Aid kit
Private transport between Huaraz / to scheduled destination/Huaraz
Complete meals during the trekking program
Entrance to the Huascaran national park.
Donkey Driver
Donkeys
Cooking utensils.
Camping gear

Not include:

Pick-up from the station and transfer to the Hotel reserved for you in Huaraz.
Transfers from the airport / hotel / airport - Lima
Hotel accommodation in Lima.
Hotel accommodation in accordance with tour program.
Tour of the city
Transfer from the station to the hotel / station / hotel - Lima
Bus ticket Huaraz / Lima,
Food and drink in Lima and Huaraz
Personal equipment (tent, sleeping bag, backpack, harness, hiking pants, mountain jacket (goretex), hiking shoes, matraz, suitable clothing, personal medicine, crampons, ice axe, sunglasses, etc.)

Prices & Dates

Tour Information:

Season: May to September
Difficulty: Moderate
Dates & Prices:
Off-Price: 1100,00 - 1000,00 USD from 4 pax, per person
From / To
16.05. - 23.05.2018 On this trip, places are still available.
Flexible Dates!
Prices:
1 pax: 2000,00 per person
2 pax: 1200,00 per person
4 pax: 1100,00 per person
6 pax: 1050,00 per person
8 pax: 1000,00 per person
10 pax: 950,00 per person
12/15 pax: 900,00 per person
Join Us!