3-day Nevado Pisco (5,752m) climb in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru

Join one of our IFMGA certified guides for a 3-day climbing expedition to the summit of the Nevado Pisco in the Cordillera Blanca of Peru.

Private

Cordillera Blanca

3 Days

May - Sep

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Enjoy a 3-day climb of the Nevado Pisco in the Cordillera Blanca of Peru.
Marvel at the views of the surrounding peaks from the mountain's summit.
Spend your nights in the base camp of the mountain.

Description

One of the many glorious peaks in the Cordillera Blanca of Peru, the Nevado Pisco (5,752m) is an amazing mountain to climb. And, on this 3-day trip, we would like to guide you to the peak’s summit.

Beginning in Huaraz, this trip will take you to the very top of the Nevado Pisco. And, from that summit, you will be able to gaze at an abundance of incredible peaks from every direction, as the mountain rests right in the heart of the Cordillera Blanca. Some examples of the mountains you will get to see include Chacraraju, Artesonraju, Alpamayo, Santa Cruz, Aguja, Huscaran and many more.

We will be taking the normal route during our ascent. It is considered the easier of the available routes. Thus enabling climbers of different skill levels to enjoy this trip. However, regardless of your skill level, you should be in good physical condition.

During the trip’s 2 nights, we will be sleeping at the Nevado Pisco’s base camp. At the camp, you will have access to several amenities. You will also get to enjoy spectacular evening views of the stars above.

Climbing an enormous mountain in the Cordillera Blanca, in the Andes of Peru is the kind of experience you cherish long after it has concluded. If that sounds like the adventure you want to have, please send a request. We look forward to hearing from you and guiding you.

We also offer a 4-day version of this trip, which you can enjoy here.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Porters
Mules and horses

Price details

Price Includes
Certified Mountain Guide IFMGA / IVBV / UIAGM (english, spanish)
Certified chef during Pisco expedition
Mountaineering equipment (helmet, harness, ice axe and crampons)
Private transportation: Huaraz – Yuraccorral
Donkey drivers and donkeys for the transfer of the logistic camping equipment (15 Kg per participant)
5 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, box lunch, tea time and dinner)
4 seasons tent with double occupancy
Tent kitchen, dining room and bathroom.
Kitchen sets and fullyequipped dining room
First aid kit and oxygen bottle
Permanent radio communication between the Andean Raju Expeditions team.
Satellite phone for emergencies
Boiled water to fill up your bottle every day (1 Lt.)
Warm water for your personal higiene
Tips to get to Huaraz
Advice before the Expedition
Last day: lunch and farewell toast with regional food and typical Peruvian drinks.
Price Excludes
Airline ticket to Lima and back to the country of origin
Bus transportation Lima / Huaraz / Lima
Entrance ticket to Huascaran National Park: S/. 60.00 nuevos soles
Mountain boots
Personal tent (if you want a personal tent, the rent is S/. 30 soles per day)
Extra costs for premature abandonment of the expedition
International Medical Insurance
Accident and rescue insurance (you can ask us about the agreement we have with Global Rescue for a preferential price)
Travel luggage and trip cancellation insurance
Transfer to Huaraz out of schedule, in case of premature abandonment of the expedition
First breakfast at the beginning of the itinerary is not included
Sleeping bag 25° / -30º
Personal expenses
Hotel during your stay in Huaraz
Tips for guide / staff

Itinerary

Day 1: Huaraz (3.100 m) – Yuraccorral (3.900 m) – Pisco Base Camp (4.640 m)

After pick up we will head north through the valley of Huaylas to Yungay, from this point we will enter Llanganuco canyon. On the way we will stop for 30 minutes for breakfast. We will continue our journey and after about 10 minutes we will make another stop to check in at the Huascaran National Park control and after another 20 minutes we will go around the beautiful Chinancocha and Orconcocha lakes. Finally the transport arrives to Yuraccorral, the starting point of our hike to the base camp and place where the donkey drivers and donkeys are waiting for us to carry the logistic camping equipment. Our hike starts in the Cebollapampa plain and continues uphill for about 2 hours until we reach Pisco Base Camp. During the hike we will enjoy beautiful views of Huascaran, Chopicalqui, Yanapaccha and Chacraraju peaks. The sunset is spectacular when the sun lights up the color of the snow on Chopicalqui, Yanapaccha and Huandoys peaks.

Lodging: Mountain tents. Meals: Box lunch, lunch, tea time and dinner. Transfer by car: 3 hours Estimated hiking time: 2 to 3 hours Elevation: +1540 m (3100 masl to 4640 masl)

Day 2: Pisco Base Camp (4.640 m) –Pisco Summit (5.752 m) – Pisco Base Camp (4.640 m)

The day of the climb to the summit has come. The approach to the glacier is long and through a rock moraine, we will make a short rappel in the first section of the route. After 3 hours of hiking we will arrive at the glacier, at this point we will equip ourselves, our guide will make an inspection of everything that is indispensable for the climb and finally he will rope us to continue.

We will continue making traverses to overcome crevasses, we will arrive at the Huandoy/Pisco pass and take a brief rest. After about 4 hours we will reach the summit to be spectators of a panoramic and unique view and a 360° visual domain of the most emblematic mountains of the Cordillera Blanca: Huandoys, Chacraraju, Huascaran South and North, Chopicalqui, Alpamayo, Hualcan, Yanapaccha, Caraz, Aguja, Sphinx, Paron, Artesonraju, Pyramid of Garcilazo, Santa Cruz, Quitaraju and more.

We remain at the summit to take some time to rest, hydrate and take pictures. Finally we make the descent by the same route of ascent.

Lodging: Mountain tents. Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, lunch, tea time and dinner. Estimated hiking/climbing time: 10 to 12 hours Elevation: +1112 m (4640 masl to 5752 masl)

Day 3: Pisco Base Camp (4.640 m) – Yuraccorral (3.900 m) - Huaraz (3.100 m)

This day, after breakfast, we will dismantle the camp so the donkey drivers can prepare the logistics of camping and mountain equipment over the donkeys to transfer everything to Yuraccorral. Then we will go downhill. The transport will be waiting for us in Yuracorral to transfer us to Huaraz.

As an option and depending on the physical condition of the clients, the guide of Andean Raju Expeditions will suggest the downhill by an alternative route that connects to Lake 69.

Lodging: Mountain tents. Meals: Breakfast and lunch. Estimated hiking time by the normal route: 2 hours. Estimated trekking time by Laguna 69: 5 hours. Transfer by car: 3 hours to return to Huaraz. Elevation: -1540 m (4640 masl to 3100 masl).

About the guide

Andean Raju

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Tour Operator

We are a team of young IFMGA and UIMLA-certified mountain guides and leaders, with extensive experience. We offer hiking and mountain expeditions in the Cordillera Blanca and Huayhuash in Perú, our main adventure destinations. We also offer ascent expeditions to the most emblematic mountains of Argentina, Ecuador and Bolivia.

In Andean Raju Expeditions we are proud of our work. Our priority is always the satisfaction and safety of our customers, always taking care of the conservation and protection of the environment. Our mission goes beyond adventure, we offer our clients a personalized experience and our friendship, sharing our culture, knowledge and love for nature and mountains to ensure every visitor an unforgettable experience.

Languages

English

Certificates

IFMGA

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