Climbing Cordillera Blanca, Cordillera Huayhuash Trek, Santa Cruz, Huascaran, Mateo, Pisco, Huaraz, Peru

CLIMBING TOCLLARAJU (4 DAYS)

Overview:

Tocllaraju is one of the six thousand accessible mountains, located in the Ishinca Valley. It is generally recommended to have good acclimatization and technical level required for its climbing.

• Duration: 4 days/ 3 nights
• Maximum height: 6034 m
• Availability: June - August
• Difficulty: difficult

FYI:

• The itinerary is a model to follow, however, situations such as natural disasters, climate change, landslides, political unrest, strikes, demonstrations, changes in government regulations or another force majeure may cause this program to vary.

Itinerary:

Day 01: Huaraz - Cochapampa - Base Camp 4350 masl
We will start our expedition from the city of Huaraz on a private bus, which will take us to Cochapampa. Here the muleteers will be waiting for us and they will take all the equipment to the base camp. The approximate journey up the valley from the Queñuales is approximately 4 to 5 hours.

Day 2: Base Camp - Moraine Camp Tocllaraju 5000masl.
We will begin the day checking and packing our climbing equipment before heading out to our next camp, then we will begin hiking uphill through a zigzagged trail around 3 to 4 hours approximately until we reach the moraine camp. Here we will spend the night.

Day 3: Moraine Camp - Tocllaraju Summit 6,034masl.
We will begin climbing at around 2 am towards the summit for about 6 to 7 hours. At the final point of the climb before crowning the summit we will reach a wall of about 90m that we will need to surpass and will make our climb a lot more fun. Once we reach the summit, we are met with stunning views of the neighboring mountain peaks that will be visible from different angles such as the Huascaran, Santa Cruz, Ranrapalca, etc. After a brief break we will return to the Morena Camp to pack our equipment and continue to the Base Camp.

Day 4: Base Camp - Cochapampa- Huaraz
On the 4th day, we will hike around 3 to 4 hours through the hiking trail down the valley to Cochapampa, where we finish our hike and return by bus to Huaraz approximately 1 ½ hour.

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Recommendations:

• If you want to do this type of climbing, it is necessary to acclimatize previously for several days and be in good physical/technical conditions.

It includes:

• Private transportation (according to the program)
• Certified and qualified UIAGM/AGMP Mountain Guide
• Guide's assistant (UIAGM candidate)
• Specialized high mountain cook
• Kitchen assistant (large groups)
• Kitchen utensils
• Food during the program (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
• Porter support (high mountain assistant, who transfers collective equipment to the high camps).
• Mules and muleteers support (who transfer the camp equipment and personal equipment to the base camp).
• Collective first aid kit
• Collective technical equipment
• Camping equipment (kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, table, chairs)
• Huascaran National Park entrance ticket/permits
• Camping tents (2 to 3 people per tent)

Not included:

• Bus or plane ticket reservation for transfer
• Hotel reservation for accommodation in Huaraz
• Acclimatization program before climbing
• Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day
• Food and drinks during the stay in Huaraz
• Alcoholic beverages
• Personal climbing equipment (harness, mountain pants, mountain jacket (Gore-Tex), mountain shoes or mixed shoes, mats, appropriate clothing, personal medication, sleeping bag, backpack, crampons, ice ax, sunglasses, etc.).
• Additional tours
• Sleeping bag (approximately -15 ° C to -20 ° C)
• Evacuation, medical and rescue costs
• Laundry service
• Personal toiletries
• Mattress
• Tips to staff
• Additional expenses not specified in this travel program

Additional Service:

• If you do not have the above-mentioned equipment, you have the option to rent it.
• If you wish to have any additional service, do not hesitate to ask.

What to bring:

• Personal First Aid Kit
• Climbing boots (compatible for crampons)
• Hiking shoes (Gore-Tex)
• Socks (we recommend bringing changes, for climbing and hiking boots)
• Spats
• Short and long-sleeved cotton shirts or T-shirts
• Lightweight trousers
• Regular and long underwear (over 4,000 masl)
• Light hat and wool cap.
• Water bottle
• Lightweight gloves
• Small backpack
• Strong canvas duffle bag
• Sunglasses (100% UV, dark), sunscreen, lip balm
• Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb.
• Climbing helmet
• Climbing harness
• Pair of climbing karabiners
• Lines for Prusik
• ATC guide
• Technical ice axes
• Sleeping bag (approximately -15 ° C to -20 ° C)
• Trekking poles
• Camera (optional)
• Marching Foods Assorted cookies (sweet and salty), dried fruits, candies, etc.

Prices & Dates:

• This program is designed exclusively for private groups in order to provide you a better experience. We have local certified guides and support team at your disposal. If you have any questions regarding our packages and pricing options please feel free to contact us.

Note

• Receive a special discount for groups of more than 5 participants.
• Additional information is available upon request at the time of booking.