High Altitude
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
Four major summits, plenty of glaciers and spectacular peaks in the Cordillera Blanca.
23 days · Cordillera Blanca
Peru – high-altitude mountaineering – Alpamayo: a high-altitude mountaineering journey to the Cordillera Blanca, a high mountain range in Peru that offers some of the most beautiful and spectacular peaks in the world. Among them is Alpamayo, which, at just under 6,000 metres, was named the most beautiful mountain on Earth by Alpinmagazin.
On this journey we will climb not only Alpamayo but also three other summits. At 6,034 metres, Tocclaraju will be the highest of them. A magnificent landscape awaits us, and even the acclimatisation tours lead us to dreamlike lagoons.
The trip combines several days in the Ishinca Valley with the second major section in the Santa Cruz Tal. In this way, altitude increases step by step, and we have time to adapt to the conditions in the Peruvian Andes. That is exactly what makes this tour so special: not just a single summit, but a whole series of strong mountain days in one of South America’s best-known regions.
HIGHLIGHTS
✧ Cordillera Blanca: an impressive high mountain range in Peru with peaks up to 6,768 metres
✧ Ascent of a total of four summits above 5,000 metres
✧ Alpamayo is considered by many to be one of the most perfectly shaped mountains in the world
✧ Dreamlike lagoons that we visit during the acclimatisation tours
✧ Two major mountain sections in the Ishinca Valley and in the Santa Cruz Tal
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
5-8 people
Smaller groups or individual tour guides available upon request
4 or more people with a second mountain guide
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.
Before submitting your request: Please read the "important information" about risks in mountaineering carefully.
Dates:
upon request
PROGRAM
Day 1: Arrival in Lima
We travel individually to Lima and meet there – or, if possible, already travel together depending on the departure airport. This marks the beginning of this great journey to Peru and the Cordillera Blanca.
Day 2: Transfer to Huaraz
By bus we travel from Lima via the more than 4,000-metre-high Concocha Pass to the mountaineering town of Huaraz at 3,100 metres. From here, over the coming weeks, we set out on our multi-day tours and take care of everything that still needs to be done before heading into the mountains.
Day 3-5: Acclimatisation and lagoons
Over the next few days, we undertake several shorter acclimatisation outings to beautiful lagoons at the foot of the high peaks and complete the last preparations in town. We stay each night in a hotel in Huaraz. These days are important so that we can head up to the higher camps well prepared.
Day 6-14: Ishinca Valley
As soon as we feel well acclimatised, we head together with our Peruvian companions into the Ishinca Valley. Over the following days, we climb a total of three summits there: Urus Peak, Ishinca, and the 6,034-metre Tocclaraju. At the end of the valley, we establish our base camp. For the ascent of Ishinca and Tocclaraju, we also set up a high camp from which we make our summit bids. This means we spend several intense days in one of the best-known alpine touring areas around Huaraz.
Day 15: Rest day in Huaraz
This is followed by a free day in Huaraz to relax and gather fresh strength for the highlight of this journey: the ascent of Alpamayo. After the first summits, a day off feels especially good – and usually that is exactly the moment for a coffee, a bit of town life, and sorting the gear.
Day 16-21: Santa Cruz Tal
After the rest day, we once again set off into the mountains for several days. This time we head into the Santa Cruz Tal. After a two-day trek, we reach our base camp at the foot of Alpamayo. We then establish another moraine camp and continue climbing to around 5,500 metres, where we set up our high camp directly below the mountain. On summit day, the French Direct Route leads us up steep ice to the summit. Afterwards, we abseil back down the ice gully and spend one more night in high camp before dismantling it and returning to base camp. The next day, we leave the Santa Cruz Tal and return to Huaraz.
Day 22: Return journey to Lima
Then it is already time to say goodbye to Peru, its great mountains, and its welcoming people. The bus takes us from Huaraz back to Lima.
Day 23: Return flight
After a short stay in Lima, with the chance to gain a small impression of this chaotic city of millions, 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
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - (FAQs)
How demanding is this trip to Alpamayo?
This tour is a serious high-altitude mountaineering journey with several summits at great altitude. For Alpamayo and Tocclaraju, you need very good fitness, solid crampon technique, and experience on demanding alpine tours.
How does acclimatisation work?
Acclimatisation takes place step by step around Huaraz, first with shorter outings to the lagoons and then in the Ishinca Valley with the first summits. In this way, altitude increases in a sensible manner before we take on Alpamayo.
What equipment do I need to bring?
You will receive the exact packing list with the confirmation email. Important items include high-altitude mountaineering boots and a suitable sleeping bag. Technical equipment can be rented from Südtirolalpin for a small wear-and-tear fee.
