Climbing Veronica Mountain in Peru

Join certified local guide David Zacarias on a 4-day guided climb of Veronica (Wakaywillque) Mountain, one of the Sacred Valley's highest and most stunning peaks. Test your skills on this challenging climb, with expert guidance and support, you'll conquer one of the Andes' most iconic summits.

Private

4 Days

Apr - Sep

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Ascend Veronica, originally called Waynawillca, protector of the Sacred Valley's agriculture
Perfect for those who love Inca history, combining a climb to a sacred mountain with a visit to Machu Picchu.
Discover the Urubamba Range with a certified guide

Description

Join a certified mountain guide on an amazing Veronica climb, and reach the summit of one of the most beautiful mountains and higher in the Sacred Valley of the Incas on an 4 days expedition in the Peruvian Andes!

At 5893 m, Veronica is one of the most beautiful peaks in the Eastern Cordillera. This mountain is admired for its pyramidal shape. On this adventure, we will climb this aspect of the Andes via the accessible route of difficulty “D+” tackling one of its northeast faces.

You will test yourself by facing the challenge of climbing a mountain as beautiful as it is difficult. Prior mountaineering experience and excellent fitness are essential, but rest assured, I’ll be there to guide and support you every step of the way.

So, are you ready to climb this beautiful mountain? Then contact me today! Join a highly qualified guide with extensive experience in technical mountains and put your skills to the test.

Price includes

Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Transportation start and back
Permit and entrance fees
Porters
Mountain guide expenses
Luggage transfer
Personal drinks and snacks

Price details

Group equipment is also included

Itinerary

Day 1: Departure from Cusco or Sacred Valley - Base Camp 4900m.

We will leave Cusco at 7:00 am to go to Abra Malaga 4200m, about 2 or 3 hours of travel entering the Sacred Valley of the Incas. From where we will walk about 4 to 5 hours to reach our base camp. Our porters will carry our camping equipment and set up the tents.

Day 2: Advanced Camp 5100m.

This day we continue climbing with a relatively short gradient, we will cross parts of rock terrain mainly III degree max. We will always have the support of our porters to set up the next camp.

Day 3: Veronica Summit

Departure at midnight to the summit of Veronica in about 8 to 10 hours. This will be an intense day crossing moraine and having mixed climbing of 5+ until reaching the glacier, we will continue the ascent until reaching the north ridge of the mountain. We will cross crevases and slopes between 50 to 60 degrees climbable with 60m relays until reaching its summit. Rappelling down the same route that was climbed about 5 to 6 hours to get the high camp.

Day 4: Base camp - Return to Cusco or Sacred Valley.

Return from base camp to Cusco or the Sacred Valley

Details

Accommodation

Participants will be accommodated in tents during the activity.

Meeting point

Our meeting point will be wherever you're staying—whether it's in Cusco City or the Sacred Valley.

Equipment you will need to bring

Crampons

Ice axe

Harness

Water bottle

Helmet

Poles

Sunglasses

Belay device

About the guide

David

5.0

(11)

Mountain Guide

I was born and grew up in between the mountains of the Andean Range, always respecting and admiring nature. I now live in Huaraz, Cordillera Blanca, sharing my experience and passion with locals and visitors from around the world.

I've been climbing mountains for the past 9 years, and I became an official IFMGA mountain guide 4 years ago. As a guide, I organize expeditions in Peru and all around South America.

Please contact me if you are looking for a guide for a trekking or climbing expedition!

Languages

English

Certificates

UIAGM | IFMGA

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What people are saying about David

He was the best tour guide!! We laughed all day and made the best inside jokes!!

great climb with David in Calanques (France), on the route Bienvenue chez Damocles” 7a. David flew by the ‘crux’ of the route, thank goodness, because it was a really hard section, beautiful route. The beer we had afterwards by the sea was the best :). Excellent guide. thanks David!

David was our tour guide for the day of climbing. On top of being super professional and amazing with helping us climb, he was very personable and friendly. By the end of the day I had a new friend. I would highly recommend climbing with David and I will definitely be doing so in the future myself. 12/10 service.

David is not only professional but also personable. When you are doing adventures, they are best shared with people that you vibe with and get along with! He delivered. The experience was super fun and safe.

David was absolutely the best guide possible. The excursion began with the wind blowing my glasses over the mountain side. I was mortified as I imagined the rest of the trip without vision and David climbed to retrieve them with a smile and did not return till he had them in hand. That alone was over and beyond however it did not stop there. I had an injury from falling earlier that morning (at another location) and he wrapped my ankle and made it manageable for me to still participate. The day was filled with hiking, climbing, and zip lining and I had an amazing time. David smiled the entire day and made it so much fun. I'd recommend him as a guide to anyone.