Der schneebedeckte Vallunaraju ist einer der wenigen Gipfel der Cordillera Blanca, der von der Stadt Huaraz aus in zwei Tagen bestiegen werden kann. Er gilt als geeigneter Berg für Bergsteigerneulinge oder erfahrene Bergsteiger, die verschiedene Techniken, Spaltenrettung und Eisklettern üben möchten. Daher führen der peruanische Bergführerverband (AGM) und das Haus der Bergführer jährlich vor Saisonbeginn Sicherheits- und Gletscherkurse auf diesem Berg durch, die sich an die Öffentlichkeit richten.

Vallunaraju belongs to the massif of the Chinchey of the Cordillera Blanca, has its meaning in Quechua language, which means „El Nevado de los Sueños“, and has one of the most striking views from the city of Huaraz, and it is also one of the most popular for acclimatization prior to a higher mountain.
The snow-capped Vallunaraju is one of the few peaks of the Cordillera Blanca that can be climbed from the city of Huaraz in two days and is considered a suitable mountain for those who are new to mountaineering or experienced climbers who wish to practice various techniques, crevasse rescue and ice climbing. Thus, the Peruvian Association of Mountain Guides (AGM) and the Guides‘ House conduct annual safety and glacier courses on this mountain before the start of the season, aimed at the public.
The Nevado Vallunaraju, whose shape resembles a saddle, is accessed from Huaraz to the Llaca ravine. The ascent is a pleasant mountain adventure, with excellent views from all sides, such as the sunset from its moraine field, with pinks and blues that can be seen on the walls of Ocshapalca and Ranrapalca. Although classified as snowy with moderate ascent, its altitude and extensive approach to its summit make it a physically demanding mountain.

• Route: Westwand
• Dauer: 2 Tage/ 1 Nacht
• Schwierigkeit: Anspruchsvoll Mittel
• Activity: Nature / Adventure
• Saison: März / Oktober
• Höhenlage zwischen: 3,100 / 5,686 m.
• Startpunkt: Quecarada Llaca

Tag 1: Huaraz – Quebrada Llaca Tal; Wanderung zum Moraine Camp (4900 m)

Tag 2: Moraine Camp – Gipfel des Nevado Vallunaraju (5686 m) – Moraine Camp – Transfer nach Huaraz