Leaving Huaraz you will head north to the small town of Yungay at the foot of the Quebrada Llanganuco. Entering the Quebrada you will continue heading east into the mountains to the wide and pastoral valley between Huascarán on the south and Huandoy on the north. Camp near the trailhead at Cebollapampa. An easy day to achieve further acclimatisation.

Llanganuco - Huaraz

Huaraz

Hike today for about 6 hours, surrounded by the mountains of Chacraraju, Yanpaccha and Pisco. Return to Cebollapampa basecamp.

After breakfast, a short trek to Pisco Base Camp at about 4400m. With good acclimatisation, you will pass the Pisco Base Camp and settle at the Moraine Camp at 4900m. Sleeping at the foot of Pisco's steep South Face in preparation for tomorrow's summit attempt.

Moraine Camp

Ascending Chacraraju

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, continue the hike out to Cebollapampa campsite.

After breakfast, return with private transport to Huaraz

Prices start from US $ Upon request per person (based on four) and includes private transportation to and from the start of the climb, all food on the climb including cook, pack animals, porters and muleteer, all camping equipment, a bilingual professional UIAGM mountain guide and entrances to the Huascaran National Park. Acclimatisation days and treks in Huaraz are not included. Accommodation in Huaraz is not included.

Fixed group departure tours start with a minimum of 4 passengers.

includes private transportation to and from the start of the climb, all food on the climb including cook, pack animals, porters and muleteer, all camping equipment, a bilingual professional UIAGM mountain guide and entrances to the Huascaran National Park. Acclimatisation days and treks in Huaraz are not included. Accommodation in Huaraz is not included.