If you are a beginner to climbing, ascending to snowy Pisco is the best location to start. Its ascent is not too difficult and it does not require any previous experience.
The beauty of the mountain’s natural environment makes it a truly unforgettable adventure. It offers a panoramic view of the most impressive mountain peaks of the famous White Mountain Range, such as Chacraraju, Artesonraju, Quitaraju, Alpamayo, Caráz, Huandoy, Huascarán, among others. Also, you will discover the tranquility of the crystalline glacial lagoons, Chinancocha and Orcococha.
With a height of approximately 5750 m, the snowy Pisco is often chosen by climbers to achieve acclimatization, before continuing to more difficult climbs. This spectacular peak is situated in the biosphere reserve of Huascarán National Park, with its wonderfully diverse variety of animals such as spectacled bears and vicunas, birds such as the condor, plants such as Queen of the Andes and other life forms.
Day 1: Huaraz – Cebolla pampa 3900 m / 12 795 ft – Pisco base camp 4600m / 15 092 ft.
We travel by private vehicle from Huaraz to the start of the trek. Start walking at Quebrada Demanda to Pisco base camp (camp or mountain hut). From the camp there are magnificent views of Pisco and all around to the high peaks of the Cordillera including Huascaran (at 6,768, Peru’s highest peak) and Huandoy.
Day 2: Base camp – Moraine camp 4900m / 16 076ft.
we hiked to Moraine camp and slept in the rocks, the area between the beginning of the snow and the end of the vegetation. This hike was more difficult because it was less of a trail, and more of hopping from rock to rock.
Day 3: Moraine camp – Summit 5750 m / 18 865 ft – Base camp.
Your summit climb of Pisco follows the occasionally narrow West Ridge. Snow and a little ice leads directly to the top. Pisco is well known for its incredible views, and with strategic view points there will be many opportunites for photographs. The close proximity of the neighbouring peaks of Huandoy and Chacraraju are astonishing. Return to Base Camp. From the Base Camp,.
Day 4: Base camp – Cebollapampa – Huaraz
After having breakfast we will start descending to Cebollapampa. Our transfer will we waiting for us. End of services.
What’s included in the cost
- Private transfer during trek and climbing.
- Experienced AGMP – IFMGA Mountain Guide.
- Professional outdoor cook.
- Full meal during trekking and climbing.
- Donkeys, horses and porters.
- Full camping and kitchen equipment.
- Toilet tent & chemical portable toilet
- Group Moutain Equipment (rope, ice stakes, ice screws)
- Personal gear (Harness, helmet, ice axes, crampons, sleeping bag, air mattress)
- Huascarán National Park fees.
- First aid kit for nature expedition.
- Oxygen kit.
- Satelital phone & Walkie Talkies
What doesn’t included in the cost
- International flights and airport taxes.
- Private or public transfer or flight (Lima – Huaraz – Lima).
- Accommodations in Lima / Huaraz.
- Acclimatization tours.
- Food and drinks in the city of Lima and Huaraz.
- Baggage insurance and trip cancellation.
- Clothing and personal equipment (good shoes, backpack, appropriate clothing, etc.).
- Personal mountain equipment (boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
- Incidental personal expenses, including emergency evacuations and medical expenses.
- Insurance: personal trips, high mountains and / or medical insurance.
Our priority is your satisfaction so we promise you to make the mountain climbing when you think it is more convenient and have time, giving you the best private service for you, your family or your group of friends with fully tailored and flexible programs.
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- 1 pax: 1570,00 USD
- 2 pax: 1010,00 USD /per person
- 3 pax: 830,00 USD /per person
- 4/5 pax: 720,00 USD /per person
- 6/7 pax: 700,00 USD /per person
- 8/9 pax: 680,00 USD /per person
- 10/+ pax: 560,00 USD /per person
