Vallunaraju, 5686m (2 days)
Description
Route: Northsouth ridge
Elevation Gain: 550m from the Moraine camp
Grade: AD-
Vallunaraju is one of the most dominant Cordillera Blanca peaks seen from Huaraz – the mountain with two horns is easy to identify. The normal route via north ridge is a moderately easy mountaineering adventure where approach is the hardest part. The climbing is straightforward and rewarding, with lots of sun and great views. Vallunaraju is also one of the most popular peak on Cordillera Blanca.
Itinerary
Day 1
Car to the trail head in Llaca Valley, 2,5h hike to the camp.
Day 2
Wake-up before sunrise, 3-5h to the summit. Returning back to the camp and all the way down to the car. Back in Huaraz in early afternoon.
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!
