TECHNICAL EXPEDITION

LOS CEDROS ALPAMAYO

DURATION11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS
FROMUSD. 895.00
DIFFICULTY
HARD / TECHNICAL
CODE: BLN-ALP-11D

The North Face

Considered the most spectacular route for photographers and mountaineers, Los Cedros allows you to circle Alpamayo to contemplate its perfect pyramid from angles inaccessible in other routes.

START / LOGISTICSHuaraz, Peru
MAX POINTToropishtanan Pass (4,850m)
SEASONApril - December
SERVICEFull Technical Expedition
The North
LATITUDE08° 52' 45" S
LONGITUDE77° 39' 12" W
Journey

Timeline

01
DAY 01

ORIGIN COUNTRY TO LIMA (161 MASL) – HUARAZ (3100 M)

Arrival in Lima and transfer to Huaraz by bus (8 hours) or flight (50 min). Reception and hotel transfer. Acclimatization is recommended.

ESTIMATED TIME8 h
02
DAY 02

ACCLIMATIZATION: ROCUTOYOC LAGOON (4450 MASL)

Visit Cashapunta lookout, Ruripaccha waterfall, and hike to Ruripaccha glacier (4650m). Return to Huaraz.

MAX ELEVATION4450m
ESTIMATED TIME9-10 h
03
DAY 03

HUARAZ (3100) – VAQUERIA – PARIA (3900 MASL)

Transfer passing through Portachuelo pass (4760m). Start of trek in Vaquería to Paria camp.

MAX ELEVATION4760m
DISTANCE8.5 km
ESTIMATED TIME5 h
04
DAY 04

TUCTU (4200 MASL) - HUECRUNCOCHA (3850 MASL)

Ascent to Pukaraju pass (4,650 masl) with views of Taulliraju peaks. Descent to Huecruncocha camp.

MAX ELEVATION4650 m
DISTANCE13.8 km
ESTIMATED TIME8 h
05
DAY 05

HUECRUNCOCHA (3850 MASL) – JANCAPAMPA (3700 MASL)

Hike through Quisuar valley and cross Tupa Tupa pass (4,400 masl). Arrival in Jancapampa (Conchucos side).

MAX ELEVATION4400 m
DISTANCE13.2 km
ESTIMATED TIME6 h
06
DAY 06

JANCAPAMPA (3700 MASL) – WILCA (4150 MASL)

Technical ascent through bushes to Yanacon pass (4,600 masl). Descent to Wilca camp.

MAX ELEVATION4600 m
DISTANCE14.8 km
ESTIMATED TIME9 h
07
DAY 07

WILLCA (4200 MASL) – JANCARURISH (4250 MASL)

Ascent through Tayapampa canyon to Cara Cara pass (4,800 masl). Spectacular views of Alpamayo North Face.

MAX ELEVATION4800 m
DISTANCE14.4 km
ESTIMATED TIME8 h
08
DAY 08

JANCARURISH (4250 MASL) - OSORURI (4,380 MASL)

Hike through Los Cedros canyon and ascent to Vientunan pass (4,790 masl). Balcony camp at Osoruri.

MAX ELEVATION4790 m
DISTANCE8.9 km
ESTIMATED TIME8 h
09
DAY 09

OSORURI (4380 MASL) – HUISHCASH (4100 MASL)

Crossing Toropishtanan pass (4,850 masl). Views of Santa Cruz peaks and Cullicocha lagoon.

MAX ELEVATION4850 m
DISTANCE12.2 km
ESTIMATED TIME9 h
10
DAY 10

HUISHCASH (4100 MASL) – HUALCAYAN (3000 MASL) – HUARAZ

Final zigzag descent to Hualcayan village. Transfer back to Huaraz city.

MAX ELEVATION3000 m
DISTANCE9.3 km
ESTIMATED TIME4 h
11
DAY 11

TRANSFER TO TERMINAL OR AIRPORT

Transfer from hotel based on your departure schedule. End of services.

VISUAL RECORD

EXPEDITION GALLERY

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