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Days one and two travel from Huaraz through Caraz and Cashapampa to Camp Llamacoral, then trek past Jatuncocha Lagoon into Quebrada Arhuaycocha and Alpamayo Base Camp around 4300m. Day three climbs onto the glacier toward Camp One on the collado, with views of the west wall before an early overnight.
Day four is the summit push on steep ice toward 5947m, followed by rappel descent to Camp One. Days five and six reverse the approach through Base Camp and Cashapampa for the return to Huaraz. This is a technical expedition for experienced climbers, not an introductory Cordillera Blanca hike.
The six day structure spreads approach, high camp and summit into a coherent alpine rhythm rather than forcing the west wall into a rushed outing. Guides manage rope systems, camp moves and pacing on steep ice.
Logistics from Huaraz hotel pickup through Cashapampa and the return keep the expedition focused on the mountain while you handle acclimatisation and personal kit.
Leave Huaraz around 07:00 and travel north through the Callejón de Huaylas to Caraz around 2200m, then continue to Cashapampa around 2900m. From there the trek begins toward Camp Llamacoral at about 3760m for the first overnight.
Pace the approach steadily and drink water. The first night is lower than later camps, yet it sets the tone for multi day mountain living.
After breakfast around 08:00, trek about five hours through the ravine past Jatuncocha Lagoon, then climb a zigzag path into Quebrada Arhuaycocha. Continue to Alpamayo Base Camp around 4300m for dinner and rest.
Use the afternoon to organise kit and settle into camp routines. The next day moves higher onto the glacier toward Camp One.
Breakfast around 06:00 starts an eight hour move toward Camp Morrena around 4900m and onto the glacier with climbing tools. Continue to Camp One on the collado, where you set camp facing the west wall of Alpamayo.
Eat, hydrate and sleep early. Summit day starts around 01:00 and can last about fourteen hours of activity.
Leave Camp One around 01:00, approach the wall, cross the rimaya and climb the Basque French line of roughly 450 to 500m with steep sections near 70 to 80 degrees toward the pyramidal summit at 5947m. Celebrate briefly if conditions allow, then rappel the wall back to Camp One.
Dinner and rest follow a very long day. Mountain conditions can still stop a summit even in season, so follow guide decisions closely.
After breakfast, descend with rappelling and walking for about six hours to Alpamayo Base Camp. Rest, eat and recover after the summit effort.
Use the evening to dry kit and prepare for the long valley walk out the next day.
Walk through the Arhuaycocha Valley and down the Santa Cruz ravine to Cashapampa over about seven hours. From Cashapampa, travel by bus back to Huaraz.
Expect tired legs and a late return to town. Keep the evening free for rest after the expedition.
This expedition starts with hotel pickup in Huaraz around 07:00. Stay in a central hotel when possible and confirm your address so collection is straightforward.
Be ready in the lobby with expedition kit. The first drive heads north through the Callejón de Huaylas toward Cashapampa.
This is a serious technical climbing expedition on steep ice and snow, with summit slopes around 70 to 80 degrees on the Basque French route. It is aimed at experienced climbers with strong fitness and prior alpine experience.
Summit success depends on mountain conditions. Ask the team honestly about your background before travel.
Pickup is from Huaraz around 07:00 for the drive north through the Callejón de Huaylas toward Caraz and Cashapampa.
Confirm your hotel address and be ready with expedition kit. The first night is at Camp Llamacoral around 3760m.
Yes. This expedition is for climbers with prior high mountain and technical experience. It is not an introductory glacier walk.
You should be comfortable with steep ice, rope systems, early starts and multi day camping at altitude.
Nights are in mountain camps from Llamacoral through Base Camp to Camp One on the collado facing the west wall. Expect cold conditions and simple tent facilities.
Bring a warm sleeping bag and layers. Summit day can last around fourteen hours of activity.
Summit day typically starts around 01:00 from Camp One. You climb the wall toward the pyramidal summit at 5947m, then rappel back to camp.
Views from the top can include lagoons and surrounding snow peaks when skies are clear. Conditions can still stop an attempt even in season.
No fixed minimum age is published. The climb suits experienced climbers who can handle steep ice, altitude and long days.
Ask the team before travel for medical or fitness questions related to high altitude mountaineering.
Arrive early in Huaraz to acclimatise and train for long days with a pack. Technical ice experience and prior high camps help more than raw gym fitness alone.
Tell your guide early if you feel unwell. Safety decisions can change the route or summit plan.
Mountain conditions can change plans, and the west wall can be impassable even during the season. Safety comes first on steep ice.
If a change is needed, the team will be in touch. Keep messages open before early starts.
Bring mountain boots, warm layers, sleeping bag, flashlight, sun protection, raincoat, gloves, snacks and personal medications.
Pack for cold camps and a very early summit start. Follow the kit briefing from the team for technical equipment provided on the expedition.
Hotel pickup and return logistics in Huaraz, guided six day itinerary, camp support and meals as provided form the core package.
Personal insurance, tips, some personal kit and park fees if charged separately remain outside the core package unless clearly included for your visit.
About the centre
Huaraz
Based in Miraflores, Lima, this local operator connects travellers with guided adventures across Peru, from coastal dunes and Pacific waters to high Andean trails and canyon country. The focus is practical logistics, clear local knowledge, and experiences that reach beyond the busiest tourist circuits.
Support runs seven days a week, with a wide catalogue of day trips and multi-day expeditions so guests can match pace and interest. Whether it is a short coastal outing or a longer trek into the mountains, the team plans routes and safety around the conditions of each destination.
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