Cordillera Blanca 9 day mountain climbing expedition

Cordillera Blanca is one of the most emblematic mountaineering destinations in South America. With more than 30 peaks over 6000 meters high, this Peruvian mountain range is so imposing that it is usually called “the little Himalayas”.

During this 9-day program we will ascend three extraordinary peaks of the Cordillera Blanca: Nevado Mateo, Nevado Urus and Ishincha.

From Lima, the capital of the country, you have to head north to the Andean city of Huaraz (3050 m), in the province of Ancash. You can get there by bus or plane.

From there, we will start our expedition with a first acclimatization trek between 3700 and 4400 meters of altitude. After that, it will be time to start with our scheduled ascents.

Our first climbing goal will be the Nevado Mateo (5125 m). After a day off in Huaraz and checking the equipment, we’ll head towards the Ishinca Valley. We will arrive at the base camp and then continue towards our second peak in the Cordillera Blanca: Nevado Urus (5450 m). Finally it will be the turn to ascend the fabulous Nevado Ishinca (5530 m).

Although these summits imply some glacier hiking skills, the technical level required is not very high. In addition, hiring the services of a certified guide will guarantee you the best supervision and safety throughout the journey.

The only mandatory requirement is to have a good physical condition. However, this expedition also includes mules service to the base camps, allowing you a good acclimatization without the need to carry a lot of weight.

If you come to Peru you cannot miss this 9-day mountain expedition in Cordillera Blanca. Send your request and book your places. I’ll be happy to guide you there.