Huaraz - Transfer to Pashpa (3400 m) - Trekking to Ishinca Base Camp (4250 m)

Nevado Ishinca - The journey begins by departing from Huaraz, heading north and descending into the Callejón de Huaylas, also known as the Santa Valley, towards the village of Paltay. The route continues on an unpaved road to Pashpa (3400 m), leading to the small Lake Cochapampa. Here, the local team of mule drivers awaits. The trip from Huaraz to Paltay takes approximately 90 minutes. A peaceful ascent through the Ishinca Valley leads to the camp near Refugio Don Bosco, taking about 4-5 hours.

Ishinca Base Camp - Climb Ishinca Peak (5530 m) - Base Camp

Huascaran National Park - The climb is steady on a well-maintained trail, progressing over the moraine to the glacier. The glacier ascent is generally gentle, except for the final 50 meters to the summit. Depending on the glacier’s condition, there may be some steep or icy sections, where a local mountain guide will assist. The return follows the same path back to Base Camp, taking 10-12 hours.

Ishinca Base Camp - Climb Urus Peak (5495 m) - Ishinca Base Camp (4250m)

Nevado Ishinca - The ascent begins on the west face of Urus. The route is sloped, leading to a ridge and crossing large rocks on the moraine until reaching the glacier. The climb over snow and ice lasts about an hour, with the final 50 minutes to the summit being easier over the moraine. A steep descent returns to camp, taking 7 hours.

Ishinca Base Camp - Trekking to Cochapampa Lake (3400 m) - Village of Pashpa - Transfer to Huaraz

Huaraz - After breakfast, the group departs at 8 am for a leisurely walk back to Pashpa. Burros will carry the camping and personal gear. The return path goes through a hillside adorned with queñuales trees (Polylepis spp.), native to the high Andes. Private transport will be ready upon arrival, likely allowing for an early return to Huaraz for lunch. Accommodation will be at the hotel.

• Donkey driver and donkeys
• Entrance fees to the Huascaran National Park
• Lunch
• Peruvian qualified and experienced local guide/s
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Kitchen equipment & Cooks
• All meals during the tour
• Transportation as tour schedule / Huaraz
• Camping tents (2 persons)

• Personal expenses
• Acclimatization Tour
• Personal equipments
• Tips for our local team

Quebrada Ishinca offers breathtaking mountain views, featuring three prominent Peruvian peaks: Urus (5,495m), Ishinca (5,530m), and Tocllaraju (6,034m). The climb up Ishinca, through the picturesque Ishinca Valley, is a favored destination for climbers aiming to reach peaks of 5,000 or 6,000 meters. However, the stunning scenery makes this climb worthwhile even if the summit isn’t reached. This trek provides captivating views of the massif, including Ishinca, Urus, Tocllaraju, Ranrapalco, the Palcarajus, and more. The iconic Tocllaraju NW ridge and the challenging Ranrapalca Normal route are part of a different climbing range and offer a complete experience.

The Quebrada Ishinca Base Camp: In addition to a spacious area for setting up tents, it presents various opportunities to explore intriguing routes, such as the Urus Este Normal route, which is shorter than the Ishinca Normal route. The ascent of the nearby Urus Central and Urus Oeste is less challenging, though these are less frequently climbed in favor of the popular Urus Este.

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