Amazing 4-day Climbing Pisco mountain

Climbing Pisco mountain

04 Days / 03 Nights

Pisco mountain (5750 m.) one of the easiest mountains in the range, usually used for acclimatization before climbing one of the 6000 meter peaks in Cordillera Blanca.
Normal route is easy, the trip to Huaraz, top of the Pisco Huaraz takes 4 days. Fairly spectacular pyramidal peak set right in the heart of the Cordillera Blanca. Join us and enjoy this interesting Climb expedition.

Itinerary:  

Day 1: Huaraz – Llanganuco – Trekking to Pisco Base Camp (4300 m.)

We head out past the beautiful Llanganuco lakes and on to the trailhead where we load our donkeys and ascend to the Pisco base camp.

Day 2: Pisco Base Camp – Ascend to Pisco Moraine Camp (4765 m.)

Climb from cave to Moraine Camp (4765 m). This climb crosses a challenging rock glacier before climbing steeply into camp in a small sandy basin just below the toe of the glacier.

Day 3: Moraine Camp – Ascend to Pisco Summit (5750 m.) – Descend to Base Camp (4300 m.)

Summit day!

Wake at 3am and after a light breakfast depart for the summit. We will arrive at the summit about 7 am and discover why everyone talks about the impressive view! Return to camp and continue on back down to the base camp.

Day 4: Base Camp – Descend through Quebrada Llanganuco – Transfer to Huaraz Hotel.

We trek out to Llanganuco and finally return to Huaraz.

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What’s included:

Transportation by vehicle to start and from the end of the trek to your city of departure.
Two-man tents including sleeping pads.
Kitchen crew and commissary gear with all meals included.
Bilingual guide on the trek, who will handle the first aid kit.
Mules and donkeys.

Not included:

Alcoholic beverages.
Extras.
Tips or taxes.
Sleeping bags, hiking boots and other personal gear.
Insurance and airline tickets (where applicable).
Hotel in Huaraz.

Important information:

What to bring?

Backpack with rain shelter.
Sleeping bag.
Clothing for warm and cold climates like a waterproof jacket.
Rain pants and lightweight pants.
Trekking shoes.
Slippers or sandals (for showers).
Woollen or synthetic socks and a sweater.
Long- and short-sleeved polo/T-Shirts.
Rain poncho and a hat.
Sunscreen, insect repellent, disinfecting alcohol and gel, water bottle and sterilizing tablets, toiletries and toilet paper.
Camera (wrapped in plastic bag).
Flashlight and batteries.
Some snacks like chocolate bars and dry fruit.
Original passport, original ISIC student card and extra money in soles.
Since the weather can be very cold and moist, your clothes – once gotten wet – won’t dry at night. So take some clothes to change.