2 days / 1 night
Cordillera Blanca
May to October
Moderate
5685 m
Day 1: Huaraz – Llaca Valley (3900 m) – Moraine Camp (4600 m)
We will leave Huaraz by private transport to Llaca Valley. Then, we will ascend through a zigzag path to the moraine camp, where we will set up camp. In the afternoon, we will conduct some climbing courses.
- Car transport: 2 ½ hours
- Hiking: 4 hours
Day 2: Moraine Camp – Vallunaraju Summit (5686 m) – Moraine Camp – Huaraz
We will depart very early (between 3 and 4 am) towards the summit. We will ascend the glacier through gentle slopes until we pass by the left side of Vallunaraju South. We will reach the col that connects both summits and take the left path, with a 40° slope, to reach the summit. From the top, we will enjoy impressive views of the Callejón de Huaylas and the city of Huaraz. The return will follow the same route back to the moraine camp. Finally, we will return to Huaraz.
- Hiking: 7 hours
Included
- Private transport from/to your hotel.
- Official Mountain Guide in English or Spanish (other languages on special request).
- Porters to carry collective and camping equipment.
- Meals during the tour (vegetarian option available).
- Mountain cook.
- All camping and cooking equipment.
- Collective climbing gear (rope, ice axe, crampons, helmet, harness, carabiners).
- Sleeping mats.
- First aid equipment and oxygen bottle.
- All entrance tickets.
Not included
- Hotel in Huaraz.
- Personal climbing gear (sleeping bags, boots, gloves, glasses, clothing).
- Personal expenses and beverages.
- Tips.
You Should Bring:
- Warm fleece jacket.
- Waterproof or windbreaker jacket.
- Inner warming pants.
- Waterproof or hiking pants (those that dry quickly).
- Gloves (preferably waterproof, to prevent getting wet).
- Hat with ear flaps.
- Simple scarf like Buff.
- Dark sunglasses (UV protection).
- Hiking poles.
