SUMMARY
Best season
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Duration
7 days
Difficulty
Technical
Altitude
3,700m to 6,032m
Distance covered
Approximately 50km
OVERVIEW
This 7D6N Mount Urus + Ishinca + Tocllaraju trip combines the 3D2N Mount Urus Climb (see here), 3D2N Mount Ishinca Climb (see here) and 4D3N Mount Tocllaraju Climb (see here).
We have specially designed this combination of climbs for those who are interested on taking on all three peaks due to the convenience of Ishinca base camp being centrally located between them (making for easy access).
The expedition will commence with the relatively easier climbs to Mount Urus and Mount Ishinca, which will act as good acclimatization and warm-up climbs and provide climbers with little climbing experience with the chance to work on fundamental climbing techniques. The itinerary has been designed to enable climbers to acclimatize and build physical resistance, before embarking on the towering Mount Tocllaraju, which is a more demanding and technical climb.
It is essential that climbers are in excellent physical shape and are well acclimatized given the high altitudes and long trekking distances.
SERVICES
Include
- Professional, certified guide (English spoken guide)
- Emergency horse (one only, where suitable)
- Freshly prepared, cooked meals (treks/climbs only)
- Clean drinking water and other refreshments
- Sleeping tent
- Kitchen and dining tent (with dining table(s), chairs and utensils)
- Cooking equipment
- Private toilet tent
- Daily snack pack
- Storage crates for luggage, including duffel bags (for treks/climbs only)
- Washing bowls, towels, soap (for treks/climbs only)
- Hot water bottle (for treks/climbs only)
- Night lamp (for treks/climbs only)
- Pillow and blanket (for treks/climbs only)
- Basic first-aid kit
- Privately-arranged transport to/from trip
- Admission fees for communities within the trip
- Portable oxygen canisters
Not Include
- Accommodation in Huaraz
- Food and drinks in Huaraz, outside of the trip
- Transport into, out of and within Huaraz, outside of the trip
- Personal sleeping bag*
- Sleeping mattress*
- Hiking poles*
- Client’s personal equipment (as provided in the client equipment list)
- Discretionary tips for the crew
- Additional sight-seeing trips and/or acclimatization day hikes
- Personal expenditures
- Any emergency evacuation fees, medical expenses and additional accommodation expenses
- Insurance policy (travel, personal, medical, etc.)
* We are happy to assist to rent these items for you.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Huaraz (3,090m/10,138ft) – Pashpa-Cochapampa (3,700m/12,139ft) – Ishinca Base Camp (4,390m/14,403ft)
- We start by driving for approximately one to two hours from Huaraz to the village of Pashpa-Cochapampa, the starting point of the trek
- We hike eastwards for approximately nine kilometres (equivalent to approximately four to five hours of hiking) through Ishinca valley to Ishinca base camp where we spend our first night
Day 2: Ishinca Base Camp (4,390m/14,403ft) – Mount Urus Summit (5,495m/18,028ft) – Ishinca Base Camp (4,390m/14,403ft)
- We start very early in the morning at 2am. We begin by climbing the steep eastern ridge of Mount Urus for approximately two to three hours until we hit the snow and ice. We continue with a further two hours of steady climbing until we arrive at the summit
- At the summit, we take in breathtaking, panoramic views of the surrounding snow-capped peaks like Mount Ranrapalca (6,162m/20,217ft), Mount Ishinca (5,550m/18,209ft) and Mount Tocllaraju (6,032m/19,790ft)
- Descend along the same route back to the Ishinca base camp
- Total hiking and climbing time is approximately 11 to 12 hours
Day 3: Ishinca Base Camp (4,390m/14,403ft) – Mount Ishinca Summit (5,550m/18,209ft) – Ishinca Base Camp (4,390m/14,403ft)
- We have an early start to the day again and start trekking at 1am for approximately two to three hours towards Lake Ishinca. Upon arriving, we gear up and begin ascending a steeper gradient for approximately three to four hours before reaching the summit
- At the summit, we take some time to soak in panoramic views of surrounding snow-capped peaks like Mount Ranrapalca (6,162m/20,217ft), Mount Urus (5,495m/18,028ft) and Mount Tocllaraju (6,032m/19,790ft)
- Descend along the same route back to Ishinca base camp
- Total hiking and climbing time is approximately 11 to 12 hours
Day 4: Ishinca Base Camp (4,390m/14,403ft)
- Rest day before taking on Mount Tocllaraju. Take the opportunity to recharge, unwind or practise climbing techniques while taking time to appreciate the incredible views around you
Day 5: Ishinca Base Camp (4,390m/14,403ft) – Tocllaraju Moraine Camp (5,300m/17,388ft)
- We make a gradual ascent for approximately three hours before arriving at the Tocllaraju moraine camp where we spend the night
- Porters will assist in carrying the equipment as the path is inaccessible to donkeys
Day 6: Tocllaraju Moraine Camp (5,300m/17,388ft) – Mount Tocllaraju Summit (6,032m/19,790ft) – Tocllaraju Moraine Camp (5,300m/17,388ft) – Ishinca Base Camp (4,390m/14,403ft)
- Starting very early in the morning at 1am, we begin the climb towards the summit. Approximately three hours in, we will meet with a 60-metre wall which you will be required to scale with the guide’s aid, before continuing the climb
- We will arrive at the summit after approximately five to six hours in total
- At the summit, we take in uninterrupted, panoramic views of surrounding snow-capped peaks like Mount Ranrapalca (6,162m/20,217ft), Mount Palcaraju (6,110m/20,046ft) and Mount Vallunaraju (5,686m/18,655ft)
- Descend along the same route back to Tocllaraju moraine camp first, and subsequently to Ishinca base camp where we will spend our last night
- Total hiking and climbing time is approximately 11 to 12 hours
Day 7: Ishinca Base Camp (4,390m/14,403ft) – Pashpa-Cochapampa (3,700m/12,139ft) – Huaraz (3,090m/10,138ft)
- We descend for approximately three hours along Ishinca valley back to Pashpa-Cochapampa, where our private transport awaits for our return back to Huaraz
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