expedition
PERU
CORDILLERA BLANCA
Südtirolalpin
Certified Mountain Guide
IFMGA - Mountain Guides Associations
Mail suedtirolalpin@gmail.com
Prices from
5,850,- €
Travel time
23 days
ABOUT THE TRIP
Peru - Alpamayo Expedition: A high-altitude mountaineering expedition into the Cordillera Blanca, a high mountain range in Peru that boasts some of the most beautiful and spectacular peaks in the world. Among them is Alpamayo, which, at almost 6,000 meters, was named the most beautiful mountain in the world by Alpin magazine. On this trip, we will climb Alpamayo and three other peaks. The highest, at 6,034 meters, will be Tocclaraju. A wonderful landscape awaits us, where even the acclimatization tours will take us to dreamy lagoons.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Beautiful mountain range with peaks up to 6,768 meters high
- Ascent of a total of four peaks over 5,000 meters
- Ascent of Alpamayo, one of the most beautiful and majestic peaks on earth
- Dreamlike lagoons, which we visit on our acclimatization tours
INFO
Services
Included in the price
- All organization, planning, and bookings and reservations are handled in advance by the mountain guide.
- Professional on-site guidance by a state-certified mountain guide.
- Fees for the mountain guide.
- Overnight stays at a hotel in Huaraz.
*The final price depends on availability, individual client requests, and current market prices.
- Fees for local guides, porters, and cooks.
- Bus transfer from Lima to Huaraz.
- Expenses for equipment at our camps.
- Expenses (travel and overnight stays) for the mountain guide.
Additional costs
- Flight to Lima
- Individual expenses for food, drinks, and tips for our local guides and porters
- Tips for our Peruvian guides
- Expenses for additional Peruvian guides (for example, if you would like an additional porter for your luggage)
- Individual tips
* Rental equipment is available upon request for €30 per piece of equipment for the entire trip.
Facts
Location
Cordillera Blanca
Best time of year
June - mid-August
Duration
23 days
Meeting point
Lima Airport
Requirements
- Surefootedness
- Experience in ice climbing (steepness up to 70°)
- Glacier experience and proficiency in common crevasse rescue methods
- Experience in the Western Alps
- Good physical condition for long day hikes, even over 10 hours
Documents
- Valid passport (valid for at least 6 months)
The mountain guide will take care of all other necessary documents (visas, permits, etc.) in advance.
PRICING
Participants
5-6 people
Smaller groups or individual tour guides are available upon request.
Prices
1-4 people:
5 people or more:
upon request
€5,850
* The price is for guidance only.
The final price may vary depending on availability, season, individual preferences, and current market prices at the time of booking.
If you have any questions or need further information, please write them in the comment field of the inquiry form.
Dates:
upon request
PROGRAM
Day 1: Arrival in Lima
We will fly individually to Lima and meet there – or together if possible, depending on the departure airport (flight time: 18 hours).
Day 2: Transfer Lima - Huaraz
We will travel by bus from Lima over the Concocha Pass, over 4,000 meters high, to the mountaineering town of Huaraz at 3,100 meters. From here, we will begin our multi-day expeditions.
Days 3 - 5: Acclimatization Tours
In the coming days, we will undertake some shorter acclimatization tours to beautiful lagoons at the foot of the high peaks and complete some final errands in the city. We will always stay overnight at a hotel in Huaraz.
Day 6 - Day 14: Ishinca Valley
Once we feel well acclimatized, we will set off with our Peruvian guides to the Ishinca Valley, where we will climb a total of three peaks over the next eight days: Urus Peak, Ishinca, and the 6,034-meter-high Tocclaraju. We will set up our base camp at the end of the Ishinca Valley. We will also establish a high camp for both the Ishinca and Tocclaraju climbs, from where we will ascend the peaks.
Day 15: Rest Day
A free day follows in Huaraz to relax and recharge for the highlight of this expedition: the ascent of Alpamayo.
Days 16 - 21: Santa Cruz Valley
After the rest day, we will head back into the mountains for a total of six days. This time we're heading to the Santa Cruz Valley. After a two-day hike, we will reach our base camp at the foot of Alpamayo. This will be followed by the establishment of another moraine camp before ascending to 5,500 meters, where we will set up our high camp in spectacular surroundings directly below Alpamayo. On summit day, we will depart from the high camp and ascend the French Direct Route, which has an incline of up to 70°. We will then abseil down the ice channel again and spend another night at the high camp before dismantling it and returning to base camp. The next day, we will leave the Santa Cruz Valley and return to Huaraz.
Day 22: Huaraz - Lima
Then it's time to say goodbye to Peru and its wonderful mountains and hospitable people. The bus will take us back to Lima.
Day 23: Return flight
After a short stay in Lima, with the opportunity to gain a brief insight into this chaotic metropolis, we fly back home.
Sounds good, but not perfect?
No problem: This is just an idea of how the program for trip could look like. The duration can be extended or shortened as desired. I would be happy to put together a customized itinerary for you or a group, tailored entirely to your ideas and wishes.
Simply send us a non-binding inquiry using the form above.
Any changes to the travel program that may be necessary for various reasons (weather, conditions, accommodation booking situation, etc.) will always be made in consultation with the participants.
DESTINATION FACTS
Peru
Capital: Lima
Population: 32.5 million
Area: 1.3 million km²
Currency: Peruvian Sol
Language: Spanish
