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Huascaran Expedition 6769m - Grade 3B

 

Huascaran Expedition

Enjoy brilliant climbing on Huascaran, Peru’s highest peak.

Background
Huascaran in Peru
At 6768m, Huascaran is Peru’s highest mountain, and the fourth highest peak in the whole of the American continent. Its presence dominates the chain of dramatic ice peaks known as the Cordillera Blanca, which offers some of the most stunning climbing and scenery found anywhere else in the world. Although higher, this peak offers a less technically challenging route to its summit than Alpamayo; it is a perfect peak for those already confident on Scottish Grade 1/2, Alpine PD+.

Our expedition originates from Huaraz and quickly moves along the relatively flat and wooded Ishinca Valley. We set up Base Camp high up in this valley, with a mesmerizing array of jagged snow-capped peaks surrounding us; a classic amphitheatre of towering rock and ice. We acclimatise on relatively straightforward peaks such as Urus (5423m) and Ishinca (5530m). We then make our way to the stunning Llanganuco Valley, with its twin turquoise lagoons and towering peaks. Here we climb Pisco (5752m), one of the most popular climbs in the Cordillera Blanca. When we attain the summit and look out over the superb views to Alpamayo and Huascarán, it is easy to see why.

Base Camp for Huascarán is reached from Yungay and the village of Mosho. We make our way towards the glacier by way of a super series of rock slabs. Two further camps are made before the summit can be attempted.

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Dates & Cost (25 days)  

Thu 8 Jul – Sun 1 Aug 10 25 days
Thu 29 Jul – Sun 22 Aug 10 25 days


Thu 7 Jul – Sun 31 Jul 11 25 days
Thu 28 Jul – Sun 21 Aug 11 25 days

£3195

£3195

£3250

£3250

   
(Prices are inclusive of International flights)  
   
Adjustments/Extras  
No flight deduct £800
   
Insurance  
Insurance on request
   
Outline Itinerary
Day 1 Fly to Lima
Day 2 Drive to Huaraz
Day 3 At leisure in Huaraz/Acclimatisation
Day 4-5 Drive and trek into Ishinca
Day 6-7 Ascent of Ishinca (5,530m) and possibly Urus (5,420m)
Day 8 Drive to Yungay
Day 9-12 Ascent of Pisco
Day 13 Rest Day in Yungay
Day 14 Drive and trek to Huascaran Base camp
Day 15-21 Ascent of Huascaran
Day 22 Return to Huaraz
Day 23 Drive to Lima
Day 24-25 Return flight
 

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