Cordillera Blanca Adventure Trek Or… (trip)
Cordillera Blanca Adventure Trek Or Climb
- Lima Airport, Lima, Peru
- Active & Adventure
| from $3,495* per person | 15 Days | June-August |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Mountain Madness | 12 people max | |
For beginner climbers this is a perfect trip for those looking for experience at high altitude climbing and that have little or no basic mountaineering skills. Our ascents are located in one of the world’s finest mountaineering areas and offer straightforward glaciated climbs. And if you prefer not to climb, trekkers can journey alongside the climbers making for a perfect trip that suits diverse interests.
Each climb offers moderate glacier climbing challenges with occasional route finding difficulties through crevassed areas and just enough steep snow and ice sections to keep things interesting. Participants will find ample opportunities to get hands-on experience with all the complexities involved with expedition climbing, from learning about altitude illness to determining exactly what equipment and food will be needed.
For adventurous trekkers this relatively unknown route follows paths but also includes challenging walking off trail where few others have traveled. The result is a truly off the beaten path experience. Along the way some straight forward glacier travel/walking is encountered that poses no technical difficulties but offers a chance to get an up close and personal view of Andean glaciers. And even if you have no intention of becoming a climber you may find the option of climbing one of the three straight forward 5000+ meter peaks too enticing to pass up! These ascents are suitable for those with no mountaineering experience - we’ll provide instruction during the trip. Each day provides a different view and after more than a week off the beaten path we arrive in the Ishinca Valley where participants have the option to climb the famous 18,138 foot Ishinca or explore this beautiful valley. After that we return to the bustling town of Huaraz for a celebration dinner and traditional dancing, Peruvian style!
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Cordillera Blanca Adventure Trek Or Climb , Peru, South America
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3 testimonials about the provider, Mountain Madness:
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Reviewer: Bill Alorets, Glacier Mountaineering Course
“Great trip! Lots of training and summit day was incredible. Lead and assistant guide was always available and incredible patient. I highly recommend Mountain Madness to anyone!”
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Reviewer: Vince Colletti, Basic Rock Course
“I had one of the most amazing weekends of my life and our guide was responsible for that. I can’t say enough words of praise for him, or the staff of Mountain Madness. You definitely have a return customer!”
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Reviewer: Angelina Trujillo, Mt. Baker Slow boat climb
“Thank you! This trip was very successful due to our guides and their support. My limited experience and older age was taken into account on how they managed our group which was the reason for all of our success!”
Itinerary
Day 1Fly to Lima, Peru. Overnight at the comfortable Villa Molina.
Day 2
Travel to Huaraz. Hotel night.
Day 3
We get an up close glimpse of the fascinating subsistence farmers living scattered throughout the mountains on our first acclimatization hike. Final trip preparations and a nice dinner follow. Hotel night.
Day 4
Leaving Huaraz and traveling through pastoral Andean scenery, we head up to the shimmering deep blue waters of Laguna Churup on our second acclimatization hike. That night we are treated to a relaxing stay at “The Way Inn,” a beautiful European style mountain chalet with inspiring views of the mountains that await us.
Day 5
Today we hike through the broad and beautiful Quilcayhuanca valley to the base camp of one of the Blanca’s most stunning peaks, the soaring ice encrusted tower of Cayesh.
Day 6
Elevation: 17,474 feet / 5326 meters
Today we climb Maparaju. Our ascent begins with an approach on pre-Inca trails to the Abra Villon Col (16,391 feet). From the col we put our crampons on and ascend a beautiful glacier plateau with a few steep steps to the summit. We will be greeted with amazing views of Huantsan and Cayesh among many others. Trekkers have many day hike options.
Day 7
After a big breakfast, we spend the afternoon hiking to the beautiful hanging valley of Cuchillo Pampa. For the next two nights we will sleep here below the enormous south face of Puka-ranra.
Day 8
Rest is the theme of the day. A great day to wash, read, take a short hike to a nearby lake or simply lay back and breath in the pure Andean air.
Day 9
Elevation: 17,766 feet / 5415 meters
Today we hike to the pass above the lake and ascend Huapi, an exciting snow climb to a spectacular summit with outstanding views of the Chichey Massif. Trekkers travel over a pass between two deep glacial valleys with amazing 360 degree views.
Day 10
Trek through the sweeping granite clad Cojup Valley. On the way we will marvel at the power of nature as we see the evidence of a massive 1940s land slide that caused a devastating flood which destroyed half of Huaraz. We camp on the shores of Laguna Perolcocha below the massive east face Ranrapalca.
Day 11
Elevation: 18,143 feet / 5530 meters
Our ascent of Ishinca is over easy glacier terrain. The famed summit view is well worth the effort! If time and conditions permit we traverse the peak, going up one route and descending another. Our last camp, arguably the best, sits perched high in the peak studded Ishinca Valley.
Day 12
Hike out through the justly popular Ishinca Valley to our awaiting ride to Huaraz. Hot showers and a delicious celebration dinner await!
Day 13
Extra day.
Day 14-15
Return to Lima and home.
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