Alpamayo, 5947m (7 days)
Description
Route: Southwest Face (Normal Route, The French Route)
Elevation Gain: 275m from the bottom of the face
Grade: AD+
Alpamayo is one of the most popular technical mountains in Cordillera Blanca. It has been declared one of the most beautiful mountains in the world and this nomination attracts climbers from year to year. Alpamayo is a technical mountain that requires experience, 2 piolets and it is recommendable to go with a certified mountain guide. The beautiful wall of Alpamayo is about 50-60 degrees with a steeper last part – about 70-80 degrees. In the itinerary there is one extra day in case of bad weather or the need to acclimatize more. From the Camp 1 you can also climb Quitaraju (6040m).
Itinerary
Day 1
Car takes you to Caraz and from there to Cashapampa (2900 m). From Cashapampa you walk about 4-5- hours to Llamacorral where you camp the first night.
Day 2
Approximately a 6h walk from Llamacorral to the base camp of Alpamayo in the Arhuaycocha valley.
Day 3
You move from the base camp to the Morraine camp, approx. 3-4h walk.
Day 4
A 4-5h walk from the Morraine camp to Camp 1.
Day 5
Summit day. A 4-6h ascend to the summit of Alpamayo and 3-4h descend to Camp one. (Or if you feel great descend all the way to the base camp.)
Day 6
Descending to the base camp or Llamacorral.
Day 7
From base camp or Llamacorral to Huaraz.
What to bring:
Get prepared for heat, sun, rain and cold. Good hiking shoes. Sleeping bag, light daypack, toilet paper, headlamp, personal things, camera, sunscreen, snacks. Water for the first day. Missing something? Ask Galaxia.
Service covers:
Mattress, tent, bag for mules, transfers, local guide services, mules and mule drivers, cook, breakfasts (except for the first day), lunches and dinners (except for the last day), separated kitchen and dinner tents with tables and chairs, toilet tent. Excluded: park entrance fee (65 soles in 2012, valid for one month – bring your passport number). Tips for the staff.
PLEASE NOTE:
– This hike reaches 4600m altitude with 700m vertical gain, which may feel hard if you haven’t acclimatized.
– If you have any food restrictions like allergies, vegetarian or religious restrictions, please inform us before the trek.
– You can also purchase this trek as an individual tour, or buy only some parts of the service package – just contact us and we’ll make you a good offer!
