TOURISTIC DESTINATIONS
Where to travel?
VALLUNARAJU
Vallunaraju is located in the northern part of the Ranrapalca Glacier, in the Cordillera Blanca. It can be seen from the city of Huaraz and has an icy climate. Its name is Quechuan, meaning Peak of dreams and has spectacular views of the Cordillera Blanca. It is a mountaineer´ favourite mountain because of its relatively easy access and is also a good way to acclimatize.
Duration: 02 Days/01 Night.
Altitud: 5686 msnm – Cumbre.
Dificult: Moderate to difícult
Season: June - Augost
Itinerary
Day 01: Huaraz - Moraine Camp(4800m)
Journey in shuttle vehicle for approx 1 ½ to 2 hours. Then, we will climb to Campo Morrena with a view of Ranrapalca Peak, Ocshapalca until reaching 4800m where we will camp for the night. Approx. 3 hours.
Day 02: Moraine Camp - Summit Vallunaraju(5686 m)
The hike will start at 2 am, going across several moraines until we reach the wide glacier and climb to the top where we will be rewarded with views of the Ranrapalca, Huantsan and other peaks. Later, we will descend to Moraine camp. Walk back down to the refuge and return to Huaraz in the shuttle. Approx. 5 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.
