Full day
Cordillera Blanca
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5150 m
- Not suitable for people under 10 years old and over 55 years old.
- Not suitable for people who suffer from vertigo.
- Steep path with pronounced slopes until reaching the glacier.
- Frequent departures from April to October, dry season.
- From November to March is the rainy season, so it is not recommended to climb due to snow accumulation, but it may be suitable for determined and intrepid individuals.
Full day Huaraz – Punta Olímpica (4800 m) – summit (5150 m) – return
At 3:00 am, we will depart from Huaraz towards Carhuaz, where we will take the detour to the Cordillera Blanca through the Ulta valley until we reach the Punta Olímpica tunnel. This journey will take approximately 3 hours.
At 6:00 am, we will begin the ascent through the morraine (rocky and vertical path) of Nevado Contrahierbas south. After approximately 1.5 hours of ascent, we will reach the glacier. Then, we will continue ascending for another 2 to 2.5 hours until we reach the summit.
After spending a few minutes at the summit, we will begin the descent, which will take approximately 2.5 hours until we reach the road again, where our transport will be waiting to return to the city of Huaraz. We will arrive in Huaraz around 4:00 pm.
- Car transport: 5 hours
- Hiking: 6 hours ascent/descent (round trip).
Included
- Private transport Huaraz – Punta Olímpica – Huaraz.
- Certified professional mountain guide.
- Pick up at your hotel (at 03:00 am).
- Mountaineering equipment (crampons, harness, ice axe, helmet, carabiners, rope).
- Permanent assistance.
- Basic first aid kit, if needed.
Not included
- Entrance tickets to Huascarán National Park.
- Personal climbing gear (waterproof jacket, fleece jacket, gloves, hats, glasses, etc.).
- Food during the tour (bring snacks and water).
Recommended equipment
- Entrance fees
- Food and beverages
- Additional services not mentioned in the includes.
Recomendations
- Entrance fees
- Food and beverages
- Additional services not mentioned in the includes.
