Alpamayo & Quitaraju 9-Day Climbing Expedition
Throughout the expedition, you will trek through beautiful valleys, camp under the stars, and ascend some of the most technical routes in the Cordillera Blanca. Our journey begins in Huaraz, where we’ll gather and prepare for the climbs ahead. The trip combines demanding ascents with crucial acclimatization and rest periods to ensure your safety and success.
TRAVEL ITINERARY
Maximum altitude
6000 m s. n. m.
Difficulty
Alpamayo: Technical D+ (Ferrari Route, 450 m, 65-85°)
Quitaraju: Technical D+ (North Face, 500 m, 60-65°)
Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Preferred
May – September
Location
Cordillera Blanca.
Entrance Fee
National Park prices
s/ 150 aprox.
per person
Trip Details
DAY 01: Huaraz – Llamacorral (3,760 m)
Depart from Huaraz to Cashapampa, where we will meet our team and prepare our gear.
Begin the trek along the Santa Cruz River Valley, reaching Llamacorral for our first camp.
Overnight: Llamacorral Camp.
DAY 02: Llamacorral – Alpamayo Base Camp (4,350 m)
Continue trekking to the Alpamayo viewpoint. After taking in the spectacular views, we’ll reach the Alpamayo Base Camp for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Base Camp Alpamayo.
DAY 03: Base Camp – Moraine Camp (4,900 m)
Ascend to Moraine Camp, located at 4,900 meters, where we’ll spend the night to acclimatize.
Overnight: Moraine Camp.
DAY 04: Moraine – High Camp I (5,200 m)
Ascend to High Camp I, at 5,200 meters, with the help of porters.
This will be a challenging day as we climb icy terrain, utilizing ice axes and crampons.
Overnight: High Camp I.
DAY 05: Summit Day - Alpamayo (5,947 m)
Early start for the technical ascent of Alpamayo, known for its stunning beauty and steep ice walls.
Once we reach the summit, we’ll enjoy panoramic views of the Cordillera Blanca before descending back to High Camp I.
Overnight: High Camp I.
DAY 06: Rest Day at High Camp I
A full rest day to recover after the challenging summit climb.
Optional light activities and acclimatization.
DAY 07: Summit Day – Quitaraju (6,040 m)
Another early start for the summit of Quitaraju via the technical North Face.
After reaching the summit, we’ll descend back to High Camp I and then continue down to Base Camp Alpamayo.
Enjoy a celebratory dinner at Base Camp.
Overnight: Base Camp Alpamayo.
DAY 08: Return to Llamacorral
Descend from Base Camp Alpamayo to Llamacorral.
Overnight: Llamacorral.
DAY 09: Return to Huaraz
Final trek back to Cashapampa and transfer to Huaraz.
Departure from Huaraz or onward journey.
Included
- 3 Meals per day + 2 snacks.
- Breakfast: omelet, pancake, fruit salad, serial, scrambled eggs coffee, tea, milk, chocolate, butter, jam, cheese
- Snack: fresh fruit, chocolates, crackers, cookies, sweets drinks.
- Lunch: salads, soups, rice, chicken, coca tea.
- Tea time: different hot drinking’s, coffee, tea, milk, chocolate, crackers, popcorn, pizza, and tequeños.
- Dinner: different kind of soups, salads, main courses, pasta, chicken, trout, beef, vegetarian food, dessert, hot red wine.
- Sleeping tent: Salewa, Doite & King Camp (3 Persons tent, used for 2 persons)
- Sleeping mat: Size, 200 cm X 60 cm X 5 cm
- Kitchen tent (Base Camp)
- Dining ten (Base Camp)
- Toilet tent(Base Camp)
- Certificated Trekking guide (Speaks English/Spanglish)
- Certificated cook
- Group Climbing gear (Crampons, Harness, ice axe, rope, helmet, etc).
- Kitchen and dining full utensils. Chair, table, stove, gas, plates, caps, forks (Base Camp)
- First aid kit
- Private transport
- Porters
- Hot water to clean up your hands and face.
- Boiled water to fill your bottle every day.
- Include last day typical dinner and drink with Typical Peruvian Andean music
Not Included
- Entrance fee to the Huascarán National Park- 60 Soles
- Travel accident and health insurance
- Horse (in case of emergency, for trekking parts)
- Travel luggage and Travel cancellation insurance
- Not mentioned food and beverages
- Don’t include first breakfast.
- Personal Spending
- Personal camping and climbing equipment (sleeping bag, heat lamp, snow glasses, appropriate clothes, personal medicines, etc.)
- Tips
Recommended
- Hiking boots/climbing Boots
- Trekking socks (synthetic fibers)
- Sun hat
- Hat for cold weather (fleece)
- Microfiber shirts and thermal
- Fleece
- Trekking pants
- Sunglasses
- Day Backpack or advance 40 liters
- Waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex or other)
- Waterproof Pant (Gore-Tex or other)
- Waterproof Layer
- Bottle
- Headlamp (with extra batteries and bulbs)
- Sunscreen (lips and skin)
- Personal First Aid Kit
- Photographic Material
- Wash bag and towel
- Sandals
- Hiking poles
Group 4-9 people:
S/ — soles per person
Important Notes:
Experience Required: This is an advanced expedition designed for experienced climbers with previous high-altitude and technical ice climbing experience.
Physical Preparation: High physical fitness is essential as we’ll be climbing at altitudes above 4,000 meters and facing steep, icy terrain.
Altitude: Participants should be familiar with altitude acclimatization techniques and be prepared for high-altitude conditions.
Ready for the challenge?
If you’re an experienced mountaineer looking for a demanding adventure in the heart of the Andes, apply today, and let’s start preparing for this unforgettable climb.
