The Cordillera Blanca: Ishinca, Urus & Tocllaraju in 10 days, from Huaraz, Peru

Reach the summits of Ishinca, Urus and Tocllaraju on this 10-day program in the Cordillera Blanca led by UIAGM certified aspirant guide Nicolás.

Private

Cordillera Blanca

8 Days

May - Aug

High

Advanced

Highlights

Reach the summit of three different peaks in one 10-day program.
Contemplate incredible sights of the mountains during the whole trip.
Live an amazing sportive experience in the Cordillera Blanca and Huaraz.

Description

Have a wonderful time exploring the Cordillera Blanca on this 10-day adventure departing from Huaraz in Peru. We’ll get to the top of three wonderful peaks in the range: Ishinca (5,530 meters), Urus (5,423 meters) and Tocllaraju (6,034 meters).

Located in the Huascarán National Park, Urus Peak is an excellent ascent for acclimatization. As for Ishinca, due to its easy route and incredible sights, it’s one of the most famous mountains in the range. Certainly, the big star of our expedition will be Tocllaraju, one of the tallest and most popular peaks in the Cordillera Blanca and Perú.

Apart from the ascents, on this 10-day program, I offer you the possibility to go rock climbing around the Antacocha Lake. This is an excellent climbing destination near Huaraz where we can enjoy great multi-pitch routes and contemplate fantastic views from the range. Furthermore, we’ll go on acclimatization ascents and discover beautiful lakes in the area. Please, take a look at the bottom of the page for a detailed description of the itinerary.

Regarding difficulty, keep in mind it’s mandatory for this program to have prior mountaineering experience as well as a very good level of fitness.

So, would you like to take part of this adventure in the mountains of Cordillera Blanca? Then all you have to do is send the request to book your place. You won’t regret your choice!

Looking for more mountaineering experiences in the Andes? Then take a look at these programs that I lead to Tupungato, Marmolejo and Ojos del Salado.

Price includes

Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Porters

Price details

Not included: night in refuge and entrance to the park.

Itinerary

Day 1: Rock climbing day in Antacocha

On day 1, we can go rock climbing around Antacocha Lake or, if you don’t wish to climb, we can visit the gorgeous Lake 69, inside the Huascarán National Park.

Day 2: Nevado Mateo

We’ll enjoy a full day of mountaineering to the summit of Nevado Mateo, at 5,150 meters of altitude.

Day 3: Rest Day (optional)

Day 4: Huaraz - Base Camp

On this day, we’ll depart from Huaraz at 8 am in the direction of Pashpa, where we’ll begin our 4-hour approach to the Base Camp.

Day 5: Base Camp - Ishinca - Base Camp

We’ll wake up very early in the morning and depart at 4.30 am to the Ishinca summit. After 1.30 hours, we’ll get to the Ishinca Glacier and then it will take us 3 hours reach the top. Afterwards, we can descend through the same route or across the west face.

Day 6: Base Camp - Urus - Base Camp

Day 6 will also start very early: we’ll wake up at 4 am and depart at 5 am. This ascent is easier and it will take us around 2 hours to get to the summit, from where we’ll gaze at a breathtaking views.

Day 7: Rest and preparation day

Day 8: Morrena Camp Tocllaraju

At 10 am, we’ll go on a 2-hour climb and take our equipment to the Morrena Camp, at 5,150 meters of altitude.

Day 9: Tocllaraju Summit

On the summit day, we’ll begin our journey at 1 am to get to the top between 7 and 9 am. Then, we’ll begin the descent to the Base Camp, where we’ll relax and celebrate our achievement.

Day 10: Base Camp - Huaraz

We’ll share breakfast at 8 am and then return to Huaraz.

Details

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Participants should bring coat, sunscreen, sunglasses, warm clothes, waterproof jacket, gloves, waterproof pants, socks, mountain boots, helmet, harness, 2 carabiners with insurance, ATC with HMS carabiner, crampons, sticks and 2 ice axes.

Meeting point

About the guide

Nicolás

5.0

(7)

Aspirant Guide

I am an aspirant IFMGA mountain guide, with extensive experience in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Perú and Ecuador.

I live in Patagonia, in Villa Cerro Castillo, South of Chile, an incredible place with mountains and climbing opportunities everywhere - with many hidden spots yet to explore. I do a lot of guiding in South America´s High Mountains, techical ones, and in Patagonia too.

I also offer rock climbing and mountainering courses in different locations in Chile and in my city. During my tours, I try to create the best experience for my clients, and like to teach them about the cultural and environmental importance of the places we visit.

Languages

English

Certificates

ANGM | UIAGM | ASEGUIM

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What people are saying about Nicolás

Marcel

I climbed with Nicolás for two days in Coyhaique (crack climbing on Salto Chico and a multi-pitch on Cerro Mackay) and had a great time. Nicolás is a very nice and friendly guy and absolutely professional as a mountain guide. Totally recommended, and hopefully I‘ll get the chance to do some more climbing with Nicolás.

Highly recommend!

Luc

My guide Angela was great. Her experience and expertise helped me make the climb of a lifetime. My safety and well-being were her first and foremost concern.

Shariff