Climb Ishinca (5,535m) & Tocllaraju (6,035m) in the Cordillera Blanca, 6 days
Join IFMGA-certified guide Quique on this 6-day ascent to the summit of Ishinca (5535m) and Tocllaraju (6035m), two beautiful peaks in the Cordillera Blanca in Peru.
Private
Andes
6 Days
Jan, May, Jul - Sep
High
Advanced
Highlights
- Reach the summit of two stunning mountains in the Peruvian Andes
- Acclimatize gradually to the altitude, climbing Ishinca before Tocllaraju
- Discover the unique Peruvian culture along a local certified guide
Description
I invite you to join me on a great 6-day trip in the Andes of Peru, climbing Ishinca (5535m) and Tocllaraju (6035m), two beautiful peaks of the spectacular Cordillera Blanca.
This 6-day ascent in the Ishinca Valley allows you to gradually acclimatize to the high altitude. Ishinca is a great acclimatization climb if you don’t have much experience, and also to acclimatize and prepare yourself to reach the summit of Tocllaraju, a more challenging ascent and our main goal.
On the way up to Ishinca here is an easy glacier with a steep section of 100m just before the summit. We can also enjoy impressive views of Ranrapalca and Huantsan mountains.
The city of Huaraz (3100m) will be the starting point of our trip. From there, we’ll head to the Ishinca Valley, and spend the night at the Ishinca Base Camp (4350m). On the following day, we’ll climb to the Ishinca summit (5530m). The third day will be a rest day, or a reserve day in case of bad weather.
On the fourth day, we will head to the Moraine Camp (5100m). Finally, we will ascend to the spectacular Tocllaraju summit (6035m) on the fifth day. We will enjoy breathtaking views from the top. We will descend to Base Camp and get back to Huaraz on the sixth day.
A private transfer will take us to the trailhead starting point, from Huaraz. Mules and donkey drivers will help us carry the tents and food to the base camp, and a cook will prepare our meals along the trip.
Bear in mind you need an excellent fitness level in order to join this ascent, although we will spend some days to get a good acclimatization to high altitude.
Just send me a request if you want to join me on this unique ascent in the Cordillera Blanca in Peru. Book your trip and get ready for an unforgettable mountaineering adventure! If you are looking for a faster ascent, I also guide a 4-day Tocllaraju ascent.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
- Luggage transfer
Price details
- The price INCLUDES: IFMGAMountain Guide - 4 days with alll meals, included all team - Private transportation to trailhead and back -1 cook and 1 porter - Fee for Huascaran National Park - High Altitude tents - Mules and donkey drivers - Camping gear, kitchen tools. The price DOES NOT INCLUDE: Hotel in Huaraz -Bus from Lima to Huaraz -Personal climbing gear
Itinerary
Day 1: Huaraz (3100m) - Bus to Pashpa (3500m) - Ishinca Base Camp (4350m), Ishinca Valley)
Transfer by bus to the village of Pashpa (3500m). Start of the trek by a path along the edge of the mountain from which you can see the Copa and theHuascaran mountains in the north. The Quebrada Ishinca begins with a wood of Quenoals (a typical tree of the Cordillera). The path is deep and progressive and helps you to discover the superb landscapes around the Ishinca. We then cross a plain and reach the Ishinca base camp which is just below a mountainous cirque.
Day 2: Ishinca Base Camp (4350m) -Ishinca summit ascent (5530m) - Ishinca BC
We leave the refuge and cross the river, joining the path which zigzags up to
the plateau. The slope is more gentle up to the end of the Ishinca lagoon. We
continue up the north glacier to a small pass with little crevasses. About a hundred
metres before the summit the slope is steep, at 45°. We enjoy a pleasant view from the summit. Return to Base Camp.
Day 3: Ishinca Base Camp - Rest day or reserve day in case of bad weather
Day 4: Ishinca Base Camp (4350m) - Climb to Morrena Camp (5100m)
The climb up to Camp 1 (Morrena Camp) begins at the bottom of the valley on the left by astraight and stony path which leads up to the spur of ice. We continue on the edge of the glacier and reach Morrena Camp which is next to granite rocks. We get a beautiful view of the sunset and of Copa mountain.
Day 5: Morrena Camp (5100m) - Tocllaraju summit (6035m) - Back to Base Camp (4350m)
We cross a large glacier with crevasses, then take the north-west crest which
leads to the bottom of a pyramid where we discover the rimaye and the 60m-section which is very steep and technical, with a slope of 55° . Then we reach the easy
summital crest which leads to the summit. Abseil down, return to Morrena Camp and
descent to Ishinca camp.
Day 6: Ishinca Base Camp (4350m) - Pashpa - Bus to Huaraz - End of trip
About the guide
Quique
5.0
(6)
Mountain Guide
IFMGA/UIAGM - AGMP Mountain Guide from Perú.
I began my mountain work when I was 18 years old as cook and carrier (porter) and I am now a Mountain Guide UIAGM – AGMP.
1998: I studied French at the Alliance Française in Cusco.
2000: I was accepted at the Don Bosco School for Guides of the Andes through the intermediary of the Italian volunteers of the Operazione Matto Grosso, technical support of the Association of the Mountain Guides of Peru.
2005: I passed my diploma as Mountain Guide UIAGM-AGMP. Climbing in Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.
2008-2011: Extra training as a Guide in Italy.
Since 2011, I have been Secretary of the of Peruvian Mountain Guides Association.
2013: Guiding in Ecuador, Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Illinizas.
2014: Climbing to Utah, Usa.
2015: Exploring trip in Cordillera Central, close to Lima, Perú.
I speak French, Italian and English fluently. For more than 12 years I have been organizing and managing trekking, mountaineering in Peru and expeditions to the Aconcagua since 2007.
Contact me if you are interested in doing a mountain trip to Peru!
Languages
Italian | French | English
Certificates
AGMP | IFMGA
What people are saying about Quique
Marie-Laure
The alpine huayhuash trek was an amazing experience. Intense and Out of the beaten path with incredible landscapes. Quique is a very knowledgeable guide who will take you to the most unique places. I felt very safe the whole time. The logistics was on point, the team (cook and mule guy) very friendly and the food very good. One of my best treks so far and I will highly recommend going with Quique however be sure to be physically fit !
I was with Quique and Blass on his initial climb of Sullcon and Paca. It was spectacular, we climbed a new route on a rarely climbed mountain.
Very fun trek with Quique. The food was great. The climb of Artesonraju was amazing and made safe with Quique's skill. Want to do it again!
We trekked / climbed the Alpine version around the Huayhuash and walked with the Condors! We camped at the touching the void expedition's base camp. Beautiful.
Sandra
Had a great time, felt safe with certified guide.
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