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Discover a world of Adventure: Climbing Pisco (4 days)
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Itinerary
Day 1: Huaraz – Cebolla pampa 3900 m / 12 795 ft – Pisco base camp 4600m / 15 092 ft.- We travel by private vehicle from Huaraz to the start of the trek. Start walking at Quebrada Demanda to Pisco base camp (camp or mountain hut). From the camp there are magnificent views of Pisco and all around to the high peaks of the Cordillera including Huascaran (at 6,768, Peru's highest peak) and Huandoy.
Day 2: Base camp – Moraine camp 4900m / 16 076ft.- we hiked to Moraine camp and slept in the rocks, the area between the beginning of the snow and the end of the vegetation. This hike was more difficult because it was less of a trail, and more of hopping from rock to rock.
Day 3: Moraine camp – Summit 5750 m / 18 865 ft – Base camp.- Your summit climb of Pisco follows the occasionally narrow West Ridge. Snow and a little ice leads directly to the top. Pisco is well known for its incredible views, and with strategic view points there will be many opportunites for photographs. The close proximity of the neighbouring peaks of Huandoy and Chacraraju are astonishing. Return to Base Camp. From the Base Camp,.
Day 4: Base camp – Cebollapampa – Huaraz- After having breakfast we will start descending to Cebollapampa. Our transfer will we waiting for us. End of services.
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Day 1: Huaraz – Cebolla pampa 3900 m / 12 795 ft – Pisco base camp 4600m / 15 092 ft.- We travel by private vehicle from Huaraz to the start of the trek. Start walking at Quebrada Demanda to Pisco base camp (camp or mountain hut). From the camp there are magnificent views of Pisco and all around to the high peaks of the Cordillera including Huascaran (at 6,768, Peru's highest peak) and Huandoy.
Day 2: Base camp – Moraine camp 4900m / 16 076ft.- we hiked to Moraine camp and slept in the rocks, the area between the beginning of the snow and the end of the vegetation. This hike was more difficult because it was less of a trail, and more of hopping from rock to rock.
Day 3: Moraine camp – Summit 5750 m / 18 865 ft – Base camp.- Your summit climb of Pisco follows the occasionally narrow West Ridge. Snow and a little ice leads directly to the top. Pisco is well known for its incredible views, and with strategic view points there will be many opportunites for photographs. The close proximity of the neighbouring peaks of Huandoy and Chacraraju are astonishing. Return to Base Camp. From the Base Camp,.
Day 4: Base camp – Cebollapampa – Huaraz- After having breakfast we will start descending to Cebollapampa. Our transfer will we waiting for us. End of services.
Included
- All in-country transport during trip
- Professional UIAGM/IFMGA licensed Mountain Guide
- Professional outdoor cook, 3 healthy meals a day plus snacks during the wilderness components of the trip
- Donkeys or Horses and porters where applicable
- All camping and cooking equipment
- Cook tent, eating tent, tables, chairs, and bathroom tent
- Sleeping tents
- Group climbing equipment such as ropes and protective hardware
- Porter support - Base Camp to High Camp and return
- First aid kit stocked for wilderness expeditions
Not included
- International flights and applicable airport taxes
- Transport/fligts to and from Lima
- Hotel and meals in Lima - Huaraz
- Acclimatization program preceding this trek
- Personal clothing and equipment (such good shoes, a small back pack, clothes, sleeping bag and pad, etc.
- Personal climbing equipment (such as harness, helmet, ice axe, crampons, boots, etc.
- Incidental personal expenditures, including emergency evacuations and medical expenditures
- Insurance: personal travel, high mountain and/or medical insurance
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Cultural
60%
Original
55%
Adrenaline
25%
Tourism
25%
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