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Quebrada Ishinca - Alpamayo/Quitaraju

Duration: 14 days
Altitud: Tocllaraju 6034 / Alpamayo 5947 msnm
Dificult: Moderate to Dificult
Season: May - September

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.
Urus 5495 m: moderate
Ishinca 5530 m: moderate
Tocllaraju 6034 m: moderate - difficult
The pyramidal Mount Alpamayo, is considered one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. The ascent towards the summit is very steep and is mostly technical climbing. It is recommended, that this mountain only be climbed by well acclimatized people who have reached the top of other peaks before attacking Alpamayo.

Program:

Day 01: Huaraz - Pashpa - Base Camp (4200 m)
From Huaraz we will drive to Cochapamapa where our Donkey Driver will be waiting for us. From there we will start our hike, going through a forest of Quenuales trees until Base Camp. Approx. 4 hours

Day 02: Base Camp Urus Summit (5495 m) - Base Camp
We will start hiking our ascent at 3 am by a steep ridge until we reach the glacier, before climbing 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 03: Base Camp - Ishinca Summit (5530 m) - Base Camp
We will start hiking 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 descend to Base Camp.

Day 04:Rest Day - Base Camp Ishinca valley.
Rest day.(Opcional: trekking to the lake Millucocha.

Day 05:Base Camp - Moraine Camp Tocllaraju (4950 m).
We will take a zigzag trail that will last 4 hours until we reach 5100m where we will camp for the night.

Day 06:Moraine Camp - Summit Tocllaraju (6034 m) - Base Camp (4200 m)

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 07:Base Camp - Pashpa - Huaraz
On the last day, we will have an easy walk to Cochapampa and will return to Huaraz in our vehicle. Approx. 3.5hrs

Day 08:Rest Day in Huaraz.
Rest day.

Day 09:Huaraz - llamacoral 3760 m.
From Huaraz we will drive to a village called Cashapampa with our shuttle vehicle. The donkeys and Donkey Driver will be waiting for us there. From there, we will begin our trail through the Santa Cruz valley until reaching Llamacoral, where we will set up camp. Approx. 4 to 5 hours.

Day 10:Llamacoral - Base Camp 4300 m.
On day 2 we will start our trail in the same valley where the views of two beautiful lakes, Chinacocha and Orconcocha can be enjoyed. Then we will take a Zigzag trail to Base Camp. Approx. 5 hours.

Day 11:Base Camp Alpamayo – Moraine Camp 4900 m.
We will hike up to High Camp, first via a rocky trail until arriving at the glacier, then we will trek through ice and snow with some steep parts until we get to 5450m where we will set up camp.

Day 12:High Camp - Summit Alpamayo 5947 m.
The hike will start at 1 am, trekking until we surpass a

bergschrund where the technical part in the ice begins until we reach the summit. Then we will abseil down to High Camp. Approx. 6 to 7 hours.

Day 13:High Camp – Summit Quitaraju 6025 m
The hike will start at 1 am, we will walk until we climb a crevice where the technical part on ice starts. It will go on until we get to the top, then we will descend with several rappels to High Camp. Approx. 6 to 7 hours. (optional: can go down to base camp)

Day 14:High Camp – Base Camp
Relaxed descent to base camp. Approx. 4 to 5 hours

Day 15:Base Camp - Llamacorral - Huaraz
Walk back through Santa Cruz Valley to Cashapampa, where our vehicle will be waiting for us

. Approx. 4 to 5 hours.

Include:

Entrance fee to the Huascarán National Park, US$25.00 per person
Transfer hotel/busstation – Huaraz in Hotel
Peruvian Local Guide
Cook (s)
Porter (for climbing part)
Donkey drivers
Donkeys
Private transportation Huaraz/according to the program/Huaraz
Complete meals during the trek program and climbing program
Kitchen/dinning tent
Cooking equipment
Collective technical equipment
Toilette tent
Tents for 2 Person

Not include:

Travel accident and health insurance
Transfer/bus station/Hotel – Lima
Transfer airport/hotel/airport – Lima
Nights Hotel in Lima / Double room with breakfast included
City touring Lima
Hotel In Huaraz,according to the program 2 nights. Double room with breakfast included
Bus ticket Huaraz/Lima, executive service in public bus-Movil Tours or Cruz del Sur
Horse(in case of emergency,for trekking parts)
Travel luggage and Travel cancellation insurance
Not mentioned food and beverages
Personal Spending
Personal camping and climbing equipment (sleeping bag, climbing boots, crampons, ice axe, gaiters, harness, snow glasses, appropriate clothes, personal medicines, etc.)
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