Mount Tocllaraju, 4-day expedition in the Cordillera Blanca

Join this 4-day challenging ascent to the summit of Tocllaraju (6034m), in the impressive Cordillera Blanca, in the Peruvian Andes, along local IFMGA-certified guide William.

Private

Andes

4 Days

May - Sep

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Climb a spectacular 6000-meter peak in the Cordillera Blanca
Enjoy a unique mountaineering challenge in the Andes!
Only suitable for climbers already well acclimatized to altitude

Description

Tocllaraju is one of the classic ascents over 6000 meters within the Cordillera Blanca. This astonishing pyramid-shaped mountain, lying at 6034m, can be seen from the beginning of the Ishinca Valley and the views get much better from the Base Camp.

I invite you to join me on this 4-day trip and reach the summit of this amazing peak. Climbing Tocllaraju is technically and physically harder than climbing its neighbors Urus and Ishinca. For this reason, it is the perfect target for those who have already acclimatized to altitude and are looking for some vertical action.

We will meet in the city of Huaraz and travel to the town of Pashpa on a private transport, where we will meet our arriero with the mules. Then we will start trekking towards the Base Camp for about 5 hours.

On the second day, we will continue the ascent along a rocky path, with spectacular views of Palcaraju and Ranrapalca. It will take us about 4 hours to reach Moraine Camp, with the help of porters, where we will set up our tents.

Then we will get up around midnight on the third day to start climbing towards the summit, for about 7 hours. You will be rewarded with breathtaking views from the summit of Tocllaraju. After taking some great pictures, we descend to High Camp, and then to Base Camp. This is a long climbing day of about 12 hours in total.

On the fourth day, we will descend from Base Camp to Pashpa, and travel back to Huaraz, where our trip finishes.

Please note you need to climb other mountains before attempting the Tocllaraju summit, like Urus or Ishinca. Also, you need a very good fitness level to join this ascent.

Just request your booking if you want to climb this stunning peak in the Cordillera Blanca! Come experience an unforgettable ascent to the summit of Tocllaraju in the Peruvian Andes.

Check out my profile page for more mountaineering trips and treks in the Peruvian Andes.

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
Mules and horses
Tents
Rope
Cooking utensils
Snacks
Clean drinkable water

Price details

Hotel in the city is not Included in the price

Itinerary

Day 1: Huaraz(3100m) – Pashpa Village (3800m) – Base Camp (4350m)

After breakfast at your hotel, we will drive to the town of Pashpa for 1 hour approximately, on a private transport. Here we meet our arriero with the mules for the transfer to the Base Camp. It takes 5 hours approximately. There is a shelter in this place with all the comforts if we want to use it.

Day 2: Base Camp – Moraine Camp (4900m)

After a good breakfast we continue our ascent along a rocky path where we will be able to enjoy panoramic views of mountains such as Palcaraju and Ranrapalca. The estimated time to the Moraine Camp is about 4 hours. Here we will set up our tents and rest for the next summit attempt day. The ascension is done with the help of porters.

Day 3: Moraine Camp – Tocllaraju Summit (6034m) – Base Camp

After getting up around midnight we continue our ascent towards the summit for 7 hours approximately. Finally we will reach the top of Toclarraju. After taking beautiful photos on the summit we will descend to High Camp, then to Base Camp. (12 hours approx. ascent and descent)

Day 3: Base Camp – Pashpa - Huaraz

Today we descend from Base Camp to Pashpa, and travel back to Huaraz.

Equipment you will need to bring

Crampons

Ice axe

Harness

Water bottle

Backpack

Helmet

Poles

Sunglasses

Goggles

Climbing skins

Belay device

Rope

FAQs

What experience and how fit do I need to be to climb this mountain? Is this program suitable for children or older people?

Not for children. It is necessary to be in good condition because it is six thousand meters. Before climbing this mountain, you can hike for 4 or 5 days, then climb a five thousand meters mountain like Pisco or Yanapaccha.

How far in advance should I start training and what kind of training do you suggest?

Always be trained.

Will I need to bring any technical equipment of my own? Is it possible to rent equipment, and if so, what would be the approximate cost of that?

It depends on you. You can bring your own equipment or you can rent here in the city.

Will there be porters to help to carry group and personal equipment?

Yes. There are porters for this mountain until the last camp.

How will accommodation and meals be handled on the mountain?

In the mountains, we will use tents. There is a refuge in the base amp which we can also use to have a hot drink or a delicious beer to celebrate the summit.

What happens in the event of bad weather?

We can wait one more day.

Are there any other special requirements such as permits/insurance/vaccines that we need to consider before the tour?

No. Just have good will.

What is the guide-to-client ratio to climb this mountain?

The guide speaks English so you won't have any problem.

What is the best time of the year to climb this mountain?

May to September.

Can I join a group?

Yes.

About the guide

William

Mountain Guide

I was born at the foot of Huascaran, Peru’s highest peak. I spent my childhood preparing for a career as a mountain guide. I began working as a porter on big expeditions all around the Cordillera Blanca range to earn both money and the necessary experience to begin my accreditation process towards a prestigious UIAGM Certification.

As my training for this, I spent most of my years from my early 20’s in the mountains as an aspirant guide, apprenticing under others and developing my own strength, style, and techniques as a guide.

Having earned the title of UIAGM mountain guide, I have worked on just about every peak in the National Park with groups from around the globe and continues to do so with patience and professionalism in all aspects of the job.

Languages

English

Certificates

AGMP | UIAGM

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