THE BALCONY OF THE ANDES

NEVADO PISCO 5752M

DURATION05 DAYS
FROMUSD 595.00
DIFFICULTY
MODERATE
CODE: CLB-PIS-05

The Heart of the Cordillera Blanca

Nevado Pisco is known as the balcony of the Andes because of its strategic location. It offers unparalleled panoramic views of Huascarán, Chopicalqui and Huandoy.

MAX POINT5,752 MASL
TYPEGlacier Mountaineering
SEASONMay - September
SERVICEUIAGM Pro Guide
The Heart of the
LATITUDE09° 01' 14" S
LONGITUDE77° 35' 42" W
Timeline

Expedition

01
DAY 01

HUARAZ – ROCUTUYOC LAGOON (4450M)

Acclimatization day visiting Rocutuyoc lagoon and the glacier. Perfect for cultural and physical adaptation.

MAX ELEVATION4450m
ESTIMATED TIME9-10h Tour
02
DAY 02

NEVADO MATEO (5150M) – ACCLIMATIZATION

Basic technical ascent of Nevado Mateo. Practice using crampons and ice axe on real glacier.

MAX ELEVATION5150m
ESTIMATED TIME5-6h Ascent
03
DAY 03

HUARAZ – CEBOLLAPAMPA – PISCO BASE CAMP (4680M)

Transfer to Cebollapampa and approach hike to Nevado Pisco base camp.

MAX ELEVATION4680m
ESTIMATED TIME4-5h Hike
04
DAY 04

BASE CAMP (4680M) – PISCO SUMMIT (5752M)

Summit attack. Moraine and glacier crossing. 360° panoramic view of the Cordillera Blanca.

MAX ELEVATION5752m
ESTIMATED TIME13-14h Day
05
DAY 05

BASE CAMP (4680M) – HUARAZ (3100M)

Final descent to Cebollapampa and private transport back to Huaraz city.

MAX ELEVATION3100m
VISUAL RECORD

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