Perú:
Nevado Ishinca (5530) +
Urus (5450mts)

Pure mountaineering in Cordillera Blanca.

Perú, ascensos técnicos en la increíble Cordillera Blanca

El Nevado Ishinca (5530mts) se encuentra en el macizo Chinchey en Cordillera Blanca. Al final de la quebrada que lleva su nombre, Ishinca se alza entre las majestuosas montañas de Ranrapalca y Palcaraju. A pesar de sus colosales vecinos, no escatima en belleza y desafío.
Este nevado se destaca como una opción clásica para aclimatar o iniciarse en actividades de montaña de mayor disficultad, permitiendo alcanzar altura significativa en poco tiempo a través de rutas relativamente sencilla. A diferencia de su vecino Urus (5450mts), Ishinca ofrece un recorrido extenso y hermoso a lo largo de un glaciar con pocas grietas y penitentes.
Desde su cumbre, se despliega una vista impresionante de los nevados Tocllaraju, Palcaraju y el Ranrapalca. Este ascenso prepara el terreno para desafíos mayores, marcando un hito significativo en la exploración de la majestuosa Cordillera Blanca.

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Details Details

Next Dates: June 21 to 27 | July 05 to 11.
Meeting place: Huaraz, Day 1 - 10am.
End place: Huaraz, Day 5 - 6pm.
Difficulty: Moderate / High.
Distance / Elevation: 32kms / 3600mts accumulated.
Requirements: Medically qualified with stress ergometry | Mountaineering experience (+4000m) | Excellent physical condition.
Min group: 2 people.
Gear list: is sent after booking.
Please note that it is possible to rent the necessary equipment in the city of Huaraz.
Please consider arriving two days before the start of the expedition to allow for altitude adjustment.

Addressed to:

People in excellent physical condition and previous mid-mountain experience
Those who understand the mountain environment, are willing to participate and adapt, and wish to share the experience in a group.
Involves walking on scree, snow, or ice. The use of crampons and descents via mountain scree are possible.
You can choose to book this experience for yourself if you do not wish to participate in a group.

Meeting at the hostel in Huaraz. At the mid-morning, we will depart from the city center to the Santa Cruz Bridge, where we'll embark on a two-hour trek through the Cordillera Negra, where we'll have the opportunity to spot eagles, falcons, and the famous totora reed plant, historically used for raft construction. Upon reaching the Wilcacocha Lagoon, we'll be able to admire the Cordillera Blanca and its imposing snow-capped mountains: Huascarán, Copa, Vallunaraju, and Churup. We'll be able to stroll along the lakeshore, breathing in the fresh air at an altitude of 3745 meters. After an hour to enjoy this beautiful corner of Peru, we'll begin the descent and return by taxi to Huaraz.
Distance: 4 km, Elevation gain: 64 m, Time (one way): 3 hours.

We will travel to the starting point for the village of Pitec. During the journey, we will pass through traditional Quechua villages such as Unchus and Llupa, where you can admire their adobe houses and farmland. We will begin the hike after registering for entry into Huascarán National Park. After an hour and a half of ascent, we will reach a rocky area with beautiful waterfalls. We will then continue along a challenging trail for another 45 minutes, which will take us to the wonderful Churup Lagoon (4450 meters). Throughout the hike, we will have the opportunity to observe a wide range of flora and fauna. We will walk around this beautiful lagoon with crystal-clear waters, admiring the stunning landscapes, with plenty of time to take photographs and enjoy a well-deserved rest.
Distance: 3 km, Elevation gain: 645 meters, Time (one way): 3 hours.

We will depart from Huaraz after breakfast by private transport to the village of Pashpa, where we will begin our hike to Ishinca Base Camp, passing through a forest of endemic Quenuales trees. Further up, you can see the snow-capped mountains of Tocllaraju (6034 meters above sea level) and Palcaraju (6,274 meters above sea level), as well as Base Camp, where we will spend the night.
Time: Approximately 5 hours, Distance: 12 km.

We'll begin the ascent very early, around 2:00 a.m., hiking along a zigzag path to the glacier tongue with all our climbing gear on. We'll then continue toward the summit, from where you can see numerous six-thousanders such as Ranrapalca, Palcaraju, Pucaranra, Copa, and Tocllaraju. After resting a bit and taking some photos, we'll return to camp, descending the same route we ascended.
Distance: 16.5 km, Elevation gain: 1,100 meters, Total time: approximately 10 hours.

Rest day to fully recover for the next objective, taking advantage of the comforts of the Andean hut.

We'll begin the ascent very early, around 2:00 a.m., hiking uphill to the glacier tongue with all our climbing gear on. We'll then continue toward the summit, from where we can see numerous six-thousanders such as Ranrapalca, Palcaraju, Pucaranra, Copa, and Tocllaraju. After a well-deserved rest, we'll return to the refuge, descending the same route we ascended.
Distance: 6 km, Elevation: 962 m. Total time: approximately 8 hours.

We will return after breakfast, following the same road to the town of Pashpa, where transportation will be waiting for us to return to Huaraz. End of Services.

Professional Guide licensed under Peruvian law.
Professional Guide (Argentina) who will accompany you throughout the expedition and ascents.
Accommodation in Huaraz (3 nights).
Round-trip transfer from Huaraz to the mountain.
Group equipment and food porterage.
Four nights in a mountain hut equiped with beds, restaurant and hot showers (Ishinca Andean Hut).
Three meals during your stay in the mountains. Breakfast | Box Lunch | Snacks | Dinner.
Personalized assistance before and during the trip.
Small groups
Pictures taken during the activity in digital format.