TOURISTIC DESTINATIONS
Where to travel?
CLIMBING URUS - ISHINCA – TOCLLARAJU
From the Ishinca base camp it is possible to climb 3 mountains: Urus, Ishinca and Tocllaraju. For Urus and Ishinca it is not necessary to have previous climbing experience. Obviously, we offer all the support you need to reach the summit of these peaks. After Urus and Ishinca you should be customized to the climbing tecNevado Tocllarajuhniques in order to be able to reach the summit of the more challenging Tocllaraja, which might be your first 6000er.
For all three ascents good acclimatization is required. Tents and alimentation is carried up to the base camp by porters. Our clients carry only their own climbing equipment and personal clothes.
Duration: 07 Days / 06 Nights.
Altitud: Urus (5495m) - Ishinca (5530m) - Tocllaraju (6034m)
Dificult: Moderate - Dificult
Season: May - september
Itinerary
Day 01: Huaraz - Pashpa - Base Camp (4350m)
From Huaraz we will drive to Cochapampa where our Donkey Driver will be waiting for us. From there we will start our hike, going through a forest of Quenuales trees until Base Camp. Approx. 4 hours.
Day 02: Base Camp - Summit Urus - Base Camp
We will start our ascent at 3 am by a steep ridge until we reach the glacier, before climbing along a spectacular ridge to the summit, with views of the Tocllaraju and Ranrapalca peaks among others. After the summit, we will go down to base camp. Approx. 5 hours.
Day 03: Base Camp - Summit Ishinca (5550 m) - Base Camp
We will start our ascent at 3 am, taking a zigzag trail to the glacier, where we will begin our journey to the top. From there, we will have a truly panoramic view. Then, we will go down to base camp.
Day 04: Rest Day - Base Camp Ishinca valle
Rest day. Optional only. It is also possible to go on a 2 hour walk to Lake Milluacocha this day.(Opcional)
Day 05: Base Camp - Morraine Camp (4950m)
We will hike a zigzag trail for four hours until we reach 5100m, where we set up camp.
Day 06: Moraine Camp - Summit Tocllaraju (6034m) - Base Camp
We will start hiking the ascent at 1am along a large glacier until we get to the first 50m wall (55-65°). After climbing it, we will reach a ridge with views of the Callejon de Conchucos. We will carry on to the summit where we will be rewarded with a splendid view. In the afternoon, we will descend to base camp. Approx. 6 to 7 hours.
Day 07: Base Camp - Pashpa - Huaraz
On the last day we will go on an easy trail to go back to Chacapampa and return to Huaraz with our private vehicle. Approx. 3 ½ hours.
Includes
INCLUDES
- Mountain guide
- Cook specialized in normal and vegetarian food
- First aid kit
- Camping equipment (camping tent for 2 people, mats, etc.)
- Kitchen equipment (dining tent, chairs, tables and kitchen utensils)
- Private transportation at the beginning and end of the expedition
- Food during the expedition (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
NOT INCLUDE
- Entrance ticket to Huascarán National Park s / 65.00
- Food in the city
- Sleeping bag
- Tips
Recommended Personal Equipment
- Trekking boots, polar or wool gloves, sun hat, hat for the cold (polar and / or wool), gore tex windbreaker jacket, gore tex windbreaker, glasses with UV protection, 40.70 L backpack, bottle for wáter, sun block cream, front torch, with extra batteries, personal first-aid kit, photographic camera, sleeping bag - 15C °, toilet bag and towels, flips flops, trek sticks.
