Along the way......

Huascaran is the highest point of Peru... An ascent to maybe beat one’s own altitude record!

Day 1 : HUARAZ – CAMP REFUGE (HUASCARAN)

In the morning we take to bus to Musho, departure point of our trek.
We hike to the Huascaran base camp where we spend the night at el. 4 800 m.a.s.l.
Hiking time: 7 about hours: Elevation gain: + 1800 m; length: 7 hours.

Day 2 : CAMP REFUGE (HUASCARAN) – CAMP I

Ascent to Camp I, at el. 5 500 m.a.s.l.
Hiking time: 4 to 5 hours; Elevation gain: + 700 m

Day 3 : CAMP I - CAMP II (GARGANTA)

We climb to Camp II, Garganta at el. 6 000 m.a.s.l.
 Magnificent view over the Cordillera Blanca.
Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours; Elevation gain: + 500 m.

Day 4 : ASCENT OF HUASCARAN (el. 6 768 m.a.s.l.)

Day dedicated to the ascent of majestic Huascaran, reaching el 6 768 m.a.s.l. Night at the altitude camp on the glacier.
Hiking time: 8 to 10 hours; Elevation gain: + 768 m, / - 768 m

Day 5: DESCENT TO BASE CAMP

Descent towards the base camp.
Night at camp. 

Hiking time: 6 to 7 hours; Elevation gain: + 1750 m

Day 6 : BASE CAMP – HUARAZ

In the morning, hike to Musho.
Then transfer to the hotel in Huaraz by private vehicle.

Hiking time: 3 to 4 hours; Elevation gain: - 1250 m.