Expedition Alpamayo (5947 m), Artesonraju (6025 m) Huascaran (6768 m)

Flight to Peru. Bus tu Huaraz
Flight from Europe or the country of origin (USA or Canada), etc. Arrival in Lima - Transfer Hotel the large city in South America; population approximately 11 million. Rest or explore the city on your own. This ride follows the Pan American highway north across the impressive Pacific coastal desert. Continuing toward higher terrain, we pass through the Cordillera Negra (Black Range) at Conococha Pass (4020 m) into the Santa Valley and Huaraz (3100m). Once across the pass, you’ll see a charming view of the mountains of the Cordillera Blanca, without a doubt some of the most impressive scenery in the world. You can also fly via LCPERU - flight duration 50 minutes. Overnight Hotel (-/-/-)

Huaraz - Trekking to Laguna Wilcacoha (3725 m) ↑↓
For acclimatization we visit the Cordillera Negra, where you can see a magnificent view of the Cordillera Blanca. We’ll have a chance to see wild ducks on the beautiful lake. Wilcacocha, because of its location, is an exceptional viewpoint for the Cordillera Blanca, allowing us to identify peaks (from north to south) Huandoy, Huascarán, Chopicalqui, Hualcan, Copa,Vallunaraju, Ocshapalca, Ranrapalca, Palcaraju, Churup, and many more.Overnight Hotel (B/L/-)

Huaraz- Trekking to Laguna Ahuac (4650 m)
We leave from our hotel in the Independence District of Huaraz, which faces San Cristobal Peak. We travel in our vehicle toward the town center of Wilcahuain and then walk for about 4 hours along natural trails covered with vegetation. Ahuac is a beautiful lake of clean and crystal clear water, like a mirror reflecting the blue ski and the mountains that surround it. It’s an auspicious place for adventure tourism with a bit of a mystic quality. Overnight Hotel (B/L/D)

Huaraz - Yuracoral - Cebollapampa - Trekking Laguna69
After a good breakfast, we’ll take our minibus to the Santa Valley, north of the small village of Yungay. To continue our acclimatization, we hike to Lake 69 (4,450 m) Fantastic views of the highest peaks in the Cordillera Blanca, and the deep blue lake surrounded by glaciers makes up for the effort needed to get here. About 6 hours are required for the round trip. We return in the afternoon to the Llanganuco gorge, where we establish our first camp in Yuracoral (3850 m).Overnight Hotel (B/L/D)

Cebollapampa/Yuracoral - Transfer via Portachuelo Pass (4650
From our camp in Yuracoral, we transfer in the minibus to Portachuelo Pass (4650 m) on the east side of the Cordillera Blanca. We arrive in the village of Vaqueria (3,750 m). In this small village our pack animals are waiting. We take a short hike to our camp at Huaripampa (3,550 m).Overnight Hotel (B/L/D)

Camp Tuctupampa - Trekking to Punta Union Pass (4750 m) - Ta
Today we cross Punta Union Pass (4,750 m). From the pass we can see the entire Santa Cruz Valley, and the trail we’ll follow. After stopping for a time at the pass to take pictures, we descend to Taullipampa Camp (4,250 m) and continue to Alpamayo Base Camp. From this point we can see Alpamayo Peak; our goal for this expedition. Camp at Quebrada Arhuecocha (4,300 m). Overnight Camp (B/L/D)

Alpamayo Base Camp - Ascend to Alpamayo Moraine Camp 4900 m
Today we have a good breakfast and prepare the expedition equipment for Alpamayo, from here we begin using a local team (porters, cook and local guides), who will help us carry everything. We set out for the moraine after a small lunch in Base Camp. The trail takes us across the steep moraine at the tongue of the glacier to Moraine Camp (4,900 m).Overnight Camp (B/L/D)

Moraine Camp - Ascend to Alpamayo High Camp (5300 m)
Alpamayo High Camp is on the steep glacier at the base of Alpamayo and Quitaraju. Due to the constant shrinkage of the glacier, every year we find a different situation along this section. We find magnificent views from High Camp the summit looks close enough to touch! We have dinner a bit early because we must rise very early, for the long day that awaits us tomorrow. High Camp (5,300 m).Overnight Camp (B/L/D)

High Camp - Ascend to Alpamayo Summit (5947 m) - High Camp (
Summit day! One possible route is the French route, a 60 to 80 degree wall of ice which narrows toward the top. . Above the wall, you need to conquer a few meters to the highest point of the narrow ridge. At the summit, you will be rewarded with a magnificent view of the Cordillera Blanca! The neighboring peak of Quitaraju (6,036 m) is almost within striking distance; and to the southwest you can see the remarkable summit of Huascarán (6,768 m.) After a brief rest and photos at the summit, we return quickly to High Camp via a rappel down the route we came up. In good weather, the climb to the summit and return to base camp can be done before noon. The ascent takes 5-6 hours, while the descent takes about 2-3 hours. If participants are tired, we can stay one more night in High Camp. If everyone feels fine, which is usual, we descend to Alpamayo Base Camp (4,300 m).Overnight Camp (B/L/D)

Reserve or Rest day in Alpamayo Base Camp (4300 m)
Extra day scheduled in case of bad weather or to return to Base Camp if staying the previous night in High Camp.Overnight Hotel (B/L/D)

Alpamayo Base Camp - Trekking to Artesonraju/Taullipampa Bas
Today after breakfast we transfer to Artesonraju/Taulipampa Base Camp to prepare for our next summit: Artesonraju (6025 m). The burros will carry our luggage again. Here we establish our camp and organize our things. Overnight Camp (B/L/D)

Taullipampa Base Camp - Climb to Artesonraju Moraine Camp
From here we again use the help of our high altitude porters as we move to Artesonraju Moraine Camp. Trekkers need to help carry their personal expedition equipment because the hilly nature of the moraine makes the climb more demanding. We rise through the shrubs and trees for 4-5 hours along the moraine crest, which is sometimes slippery and steep. Artesonraju Moraine Camp. Overnight Camp (B/L/D)

Artesonraju Moraine Camp - Summit Artesonraju (6025 m) - Des
Summit day! The route we are climbing today is the North Ridge via the northeast spur. We climb steep slopes to the left of the ridge, avoiding the crevasses and seracs. The slope of the wall is from 40-60 degrees; the conditions can vary a lot from one year to the next. The ascent is approximately 8-9 hours. At the summit you will be rewarded with a magnificent view of the Cordillera Blanca! The neighboring peaks of Huascaran North and South, Huandoys, Santa Cruz, Caraz, and many more. After a brief rest and picture-taking at the summit, we return to Moraine Camp with some sections done via rappel. The descent will take about 3-4 hours. If participants are tired, we can stay another night at Moraine Camp. If everyone feels fine, we usually drop down to Artesonraju Base Camp. Overnight Camp (B/L/D)

Reserve day.
Options: Rest day in Taullipampa Base Camp Descent to Taullipampa Moraine Base Camp (4250 m). Weather day. Options: Rest day in Base Camp, or return to Base Camp from High Moraine Camp. Overnight Camp (B/L/D)

Taullipampa Base Camp - Trekking Descent to the village of C
Today we rise early in order to begin our hike, descending through the Santa Cruz valley to Cashapampa (about 6 hours.) In this village our minibus awaits to take us and the local expedition team back to Huaraz. Lodging at the hotel. Overnight Hotel (B/L/-)

Rest day in Huaraz. Rock climbing at the walls of Chancas.
Rest day in Huaraz. Optional: Rock climbing at the walls of Chancas. A classic location for many rock climbing enthusiasts. This area is 40 minutes north of Huaraz. It was developed thanks to the guides of Don Bosco in the Andes (a non-profit organization dedicated to developing tourism) in 1997. It has 8 developed routes of different difficulties. It is a good place to spend a quiet day in nature and then visit the local hot springs to relax aching muscles. Overnight Hotel (B/-/-)

Huaraz - Transfer to Musho (3000 m) - Trekking to Huascarán
Now the last and best mountain - the highest mountain in Peru, Huascarán. Transfer from Huaraz through the Callejón de Huaylas, the central section of the valley formed by the Santa River between the Cordillera Blanca and the Cordillera Negra. We arrive at the village of Musho, and load our luggage onto burros. From Musho it is a 4-5 hour hike to Huascarán Base Camp (4,250 m), from which we have a beautiful view of the Cordillera Negra. Overnight Camp (B/L/D)

Base Camp Huascarán - Ascend to High Camp I (5350 m)
Today we‘ll climb to High Camp 1. Porters will help us carry our camping equipment and food . From this point, the southern and northern peaks of Huascarán seem close enough to touch. Dinner and lodging in tents on the glacier. At this altitude, the temperature at night falls to as low as -13°C. Overnight Camp (B/L/D)

High Camp I - Ascend to High Camp II (Garganta, 6000 m)
Very early this morning we continue to climb over the steep section of the glacier, with crevasses, avalanches in the chutes, and an area of icefall with 50° faces requiring ice climbing. We expect to find changes to the rugged glacier because every year with the retreat of the glacier, the conditions change with regard to crevasses, bridges or new avalanches. Our porters accompany us to Camp 2 in La Garganta (“The Throat“), the saddle between the North Summit (6655 m) and the South Summit (6768 m.) We sleep in tents on the glacier. Overnight Camp (B/L/D)

High Camp II (Garganta, 6000 m) - Ascent to the Summit.
Summit day! Very early this morning we begin the ascent to the South Summit (6,768 m). The route leads abruptly up, continues through many crevasses and avalanche zones until we arrive at the flat summit ridge. From here you can see all of the Cordillera Blanca, including Alpamayo to the north. From this high point we see most of the most important mountains of the range. The unforgettable view from the summit makes us forget all our effort to get here. After enjoying the summit and taking pictures, we begin our descent back to High Camp II at the back of the gorge. If everyone still feels fine, we can descend to Base Camp (weather permitting) or stay in High Camp II. Rest one hour and begin the descent to Base Camp. Dinner and lodging in Base Camp. Time required: ascent: 6-7 hours; descent to High Camp II: 3-4 hours; Descent from High Camp II to Base Camp: 3-4 hours. Overnight Camp (B/L/D)

Base Camp - Trekking to Musho - transfer Huaraz
Our last day on the expedition. Early in the morning the mule/burro drivers arrive, and after the baggage is loaded, we descend to the village of Musho, a walk of 3-4 hours. From here our private transport will be waiting to take us to Huaraz, our final destination. Here we say goodbye to our local workers, and have a complementary dinner at the home of Juventino Albino Caldua - a special dish called Pachamanca. Lodging in the hotel. Overnight Hotel (B/L/-)

Transfer to the bus terminal in Huaraz for the trip to Lima.
Options: Flight or bus.With Bus 8 Hrs 400km or Flights are via LC-Peru and last 50 minutes. Overnight on Bus (B/-/-)

Stay in Lima - transfer to the airport
Free day; depending on your departure schedule. Return to Europe or your country of origin. Overnight flight (B/-/-).