Peruvian Mountaineer

Join our expedition to the Peruvian Andes working up to an ascent of “the world's most beautiful mountain” Alpamayo. Starting with PISCO 5,752m and CHOPICALQUI 6,354m before we attempt ALPAMAYO 5,947m.

Our Itinerary:

Day 1: Meet in lima
Day 2: Drive to huaraz 3,100 m
Day 3: Rest in huaraz 3,100 m
Day 4: Huaraz 3,100 m - 3,900 m Cebollapampa - Pisco Base camp 4.665 m (3 h. Transport and 3 h. Walk).
Day 5: Pisco Base Camp. 4,665 m - Pisco summit 5,752 m - Base Camp 4,665 m (9 h. up and down).
Day 6: Pisco Base Camp. 4,665 m - Cebollapampa 3,900 m - Chopicalqui Base Camp 4.350 m (5 h. Descent and ascent).
Day 7: 4,350 m Chopicalqui Base - Camp. Moraine Camp 4,850 m (5 h. Walk).
Day 8: Camp. Moraine 4,850 mts - Camp. One 5,400 m (4 h. Walk).
Day 9: Camp. One 5,400 m - 6,354 Summit - (return) Field One 5,400 m - 4.850 m moraine camp (14 h. Rise and fall).
Day 10: Camp. Moraine 4,850 m - Camp. Base 4,350 m - 2,500 m Yungay
(4 h. Walk) back to Huaraz (3 h. Transport).
Day 11: Rest day in Huaraz 3,100 m
Day 12: Rest day in Huaraz 3,100 m
Day 13: Huaraz 3,100 m - Cashapampa 2,970 m - Llamacorra lCamp 3,760 m (4 h. 4 h Drive and Walk).
Day 14: Llamacorral Camp 3,760m - Alpamayo Base Camp. 4,300 m (5 h. Walk).
Day 15: Alpamayo Base Camp 4,300m - Moraine Camp 4,900 m (4 h. Walk).
Day 16: Moraine Camp 4.900 m - Alpamayo Camp one 5,400 m (5 h. Walk).
Day 17: Alpamayo Camp One 5,400 m - 5,947 m summit - (return) Alpamayo Camp One 5,400 meters (10 hr. climb and descent).                              
Day 18: Alpamayo Camp One 5,400 m- Alpamayo Base Camp 4,300 m (6 h. descent).
Day 19: Alpamayo Base Camp 4,300 m - Cashapampa 2,970 m (6 h. Walk) back to Huaraz (3 h. Drive).
Day 20: Rest/spare day
Day 21: Return to lima

Expedition leadership: This expedition is being led by a local IFMGA guide.

Included: Donkeys, airport pick up, food and accommodation whilst with the expedition, use of specialist mountaineering kit, Expedition Company kit bag and t-shirt.

Not included: Drinks, additional activities, personal kit, compulsory travel insurance, visas, flights, laundry, optional tips etc.