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Climbing in the Cordillera Blanca
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Climb Mount Pisco! The West Peak of Pisco is 5,752 meters (18,980 feet) above sea level and an excellent mountain to climb for a good introduction and acclimatization to climbing. There is only one difficult 50 meters ice pitch. This mountain has a spectacular view of the mountains in the Cordillera Blanca, such as Chacraraju (6,108 meters), Chopicalqui (6,354 meters), Huascaran (6,768 meters), the Huaydoy’s (6,393 meters) and the Artesonraju (6,108 meters). The first ascension by the normal route to the West Peak was by the SW ridge, in 1951.
There are several itineraries for climbing Pisco. They depend on your previous climbing experience, your physical fitness, and your acclimatization to the altitude. All itineraries start in Huaraz, but you may add the Pisco climb to your 5-day trek in the Cordillera Blanca (Santa Cruz loop), by starting in Cashapampa.
- Duration: 3 to 5 days (3-days, 4-days, 5-days)
- Season: May to November
- Prices per person: starting at $620 per person (3-day climb)
FOR EXPERIENCED CLIMBERS: If you have done this climb...or it seems too tame for you...we can offer other climbs in the Cordillera Blanca:
- Urus --same difficulty as Pisco
- Ishinca --same difficulty as Pisco
- Tocllaraju -- technical climb, must be well fit
- Alpamayo -- technical climb, must be well fit
- Huascaran -- part technical climb and resistance, must be well fit
And in the Cordillera Huayhuash:
- Diablo Mudo -- this is an easy mountain, usually climbed on the trek of Huayhuash, as part of the program.
**Add Best of the Huayhuash Trek
Mt Pisco: 3 Days/2 nights - Day by Day Description
For this program you need to be acclimatized, have previous climbing experience and be physically fit. One or two days in Huaraz at 10,000 feet or a mountain trek, is recommended before this climb.
Day 1 HUARAZ/CEBOLLAPAMPA/BASE CAMP (3,090/4,200/4,665 meters)
We depart from Huaraz, heading to Yungay (60 kms) on a paved road, to turn east to head up to the Llanganuco Valley, going by the control at the entry of the Huascaran National Park, continue to and visit the lakes of Llanganuco, Chinancocha and Orconcocha, and arrive at Cebollapampa. From here, we start a hike up to the Base Camp, taking about 5 hours; the base camp is next to the Refugio (Lodge) or at the moraine. Camp overnight (LD).
Day 2 BASE CAMP/MORAINE/SUMMIT/CEBOLLAPAMPA (4,665/5,752/4,200 meters)
Starting at dawn, by the south east route to head towards the col of East Huandoy, we climb up the pitch and arrive to the Summit (Approximately 5 hours). After enjoying the views (and photos of our accomplishment), we start the return to Cebollapampa Camp. Camp overnight (BLD).
Day 3 CEBOLLAPAMPA/HUARAZ
We return to Huaraz by private vehicle, arriving around 3 pm (BL).
Mt Pisco: 4 Days/3 nights - day by day description
For this program you need not have previous climbing experience, but you are physically fit and can handle altitudes. One or two days in Huaraz at 10,000 feet or a mountain trek, is recommended before this climb.
Day 1 HUARAZ/CEBOLLAPAMPA (3,090/4,200 meters)
We depart from Huaraz, heading to Yungay (60 kms) on a paved road, to turn east to head up to the Llanganuco Valley, going by the control at the entry of the Huascaran National Park, continue to and visit the lakes of Llanganuco, Chinancocha and Orconcocha, and arrive to Cebollapampa. Camp overnight (LD).
Day 2 CEBOLLAPAMPA/BASE CAMP (4,200/4,665 meters)
From here, we start to hike up to the Base Camp, taking about 5 hours. Base camp is next to the Refugio (Lodge) or at the moraine. Camp overnight (BLD).
Day 3 BASE CAMP/MORAINE/SUMMIT/BASE CAMP (4,665/5,752/4,665 meters)
Starting at dawn, we climb by the south east route to head towards the col of East Huandoy, up the pitch and arrive to the summit (Approximately 5 hours). After enjoying the views (and photos of our accomplishment), we return to Base Camp. Camp overnight (BLD).
Day 4 BASE CAMP/CEBOLLAPAMPA/HUARAZ (4,665/4,200/3,090 meters)
After breakfast, we start the descent down to Cebollapampa and continue by van, driving back to Huaraz (BL).
Mt Pisco: 5 Days/4 nights - day by day description
For this program you need not have previous climbing experience and you have not acclimatized to the altitude. It is still recommended that you have a day in Huaraz at 10,000 feet, before this climb.
Day 1 HUARAZ/CEBOLLAPAMPA (3,090/4,200 meters)
We depart from Huaraz, heading to Yungay (60 kms) on a paved road, to turn east to head up to the Llanganuco Valley, going by the control at the entry of the Huascaran National Park, continue to and visit the lakes of Llanganuco, Chinancocha and Orconcocha, and arrive to Cebollapampa. Camp overnight (LD).
Day 2 CEBOLLAPAMPA/LAKE 69/CEBOLLAPAMPA (start and end at 4,200 meters)
This is a day for acclimatization to the altitude. Early in the morning, we will follow the trail into the Demanda Valley, going up a zigzag road towards this lake called "69", at foot of the Chacraraju peak (6,108 meters). From here we will have an excellent view of mountains and glaciers. Return to Cebollapampa camp. Camp overnight (BLD).
Day 3 CEBOLLAPAMPA/BASE CAMP (4,200/4,665 meters)
From here, we start to hike up to the Base Camp, taking about 5 hours. Base camp is next to the Refugio (Lodge) or at the moraine. Camp overnight (BLD).
Day 4 BASE CAMP/MORAINE/SUMMIT/CEBOLLAPAMPA (4,665/5,752/4,200 meters)
Starting at dawn, we hike by the south east route, heading towards the col of East Huandoy, up the pitch and arrive to the Summit (Approximately 5 hours). After enjoying the views (and photos of our accomplishment), we return to Cebollapampa camp. Camp overnight (BLD).
Day 5 CEBOLLAPAMPA/HUARAZ (4,200/3,090 meters)
We return to Huaraz by private vehicle, arriving around 3 pm.
2009 PRICING
3-day/2-night climb
| # In Group | 1 | 2-4 | 5-7 |
| Price per Person | $620 | Price upon Request | Price upon Request |
4-day/3-night climb
| # In Group | 1 | 2-4 | 5-7 |
| Price per Person | $720 | Price upon Request | Price upon Request |
5-day/4-night climb
| # In Group | 1 | 2-4 | 5-7 |
| Price per Person | $820 | Price upon Request | Price upon Request |
PRICE INCLUDES:
PRICE INCLUDES:
-Transfer in a private vehicle from Huaraz to the trailhead at Cebollapampa and return to Huaraz
-Camping equipment (tents, sleeping pads, cooking and dining equipment, portable toilet, first aid kit)
-Complete climbing equipment for the client.
-Donkey Driver and donkeys or porters.
-Licensed mountain guide (English spoken); climbing instruction as needed and warranted
-All meals.
-Entry Fee to the Huascaran National Park.
NOT INCLUDED: Sleeping bag, personal gear, day pack, duffle or backpack, extras, tips for your guide and driver, insurance, rescues, personal items.