Ranrapalca (6,162m), 5-day Expedition in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca

Join an experienced mountain guide for a spectacular 5-day adventure to the top of the impressive Ranrapalca, Peru, in the Cordillera Blanca.

Group

Cordillera Blanca

5 Days

Jun - Aug

Very high

Advanced

Highlights

Challenge your body and skills on an incredible mountaineering trip.
Enjoy some spectacular panoramic views of the Cordillera Blanca.

Description

Peru is one of the best places to practice mountaineering, especially the Cordillera Blanca. We would like to invite you to participate in a challenging and rewarding program to the impressive summit of Ranrapalca (6,162m) on an expedition that will take us 5 days to complete. Join me!

Our journey to the summit of Ranrapalca will begin in Huaraz, where we’ll have an acclimatization day. Then, we’ll enter the Huascarán National Park and follow the path to the top of this incredible mountain. Finally, we’ll reach the summit and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views it offers.

The path we’ll follow features both easy and difficult stretches. Therefore, although you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy each area, it is of vital importance that you’ve trained for this and that you’ve completed the necessary acclimatization.

If you would like more information on what we’ll be doing each day, make sure to read the detailed itinerary below. This itinerary may change due to weather conditions or any other circumstance that may put the group at risk.

So, are you ready to spend some incredible days in the stunning Cordillera Blanca? Then send your request and let’s tackle the impressive Ranrapalca summit. You’ll love the views from the top!

Another option in the country could be this ascent to Alpamayo. Check it out!

Price includes

Guiding fee

Itinerary

Day 1: Acclimatization day in Huaraz

Day 2: Huaraz - Pashpa - Ishinca Base Camp (4,350m)

We’ll enter the Huascarán National Park and trek for 4-5 hours up to the Ishinca Base Camp.

Day 3: Base Camp - High Camp (5,200m)

We’ll follow the route of the Ishinca Glacier up to the pass between the Ranrapalca and Ishinca.

Day 4: High Camp - Ranrapalca summit (6,162m) - Base Camp

The summit will give us stunning panoramic views of the Cordillera Blanca.

Day 5: Base Camp - Huaraz

Easy day descending through the same route to Cochapampa, Pashpa, where a bus will be waiting to take us back to Huaraz.

Equipment you will need to bring

Crampons

Ice axe

Water bottle

Backpack

Sunglasses

Warm and comfortable clothes for the mountain, windproof and waterproof jacket and pants, gloves, mountaineering boots, flip-flops, thick and thin socks, hiking sticks, sleeping bag, sunscreen and lip balm, first aid kit.

About the guide

Peru

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