Expedition Nevado Vallunaraju 2 days
23 reviews 
Expedition Nevado Vallunaraju 2 days
23 reviews
Overview
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.
Highlights
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.
Trip Details
- Route: West Face
- Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
- Difficulty: Demanding Medium
- Activity: Nature / Adventure
- Season: March / October
- Altitude Between: 3,100 / 5,686 m.
- Starting point: Quecarada Llaca
Day 1: Huaraz – Quebrada Llaca Valley; hike to Moraine Camp (4900 m)
Day 2: Moraine Camp – Nevado Vallunaraju Summit (5686 m) – Moraine Camp – Transfer to Huaraz
Itinerary
Day 1: Huaraz - Quebrada Llaca Valley; hike to Moraine Camp (4900 m)
Leave from Huaraz in private transport to the Llaca Valley (3850 m). From here we begin our ascent on foot to Moraine Camp, spending about two hours on the trail. This climb is relatively long and steep; we proceed very slowly so we don’t get too tired and can adjust to the altitude before our summit day tomorrow. Overnight Camp.
- Distance: 7 km/ 4.349ft
- Hiking time:Â 3 to 4 hours
- Meals: lunch & Dinner
- Accommodations:Â camping
- Level: Moderate
Day 2: Moraine Camp - Nevado Vallunaraju Summit (5686 m) - Moraine Camp - Transfer to Huaraz
Early in the morning around 4:00 am we start a short climb over the rocks for about 25 minutes to get to the beginning of the glacier. We put on our climbing gear and climb around 4 hours up. A steady and not steep on good snow slopes towards the summit (5686m). The last 60m is steeper and will feel exposed – the guide will help you with this. After enjoying the views and taking pictures, we go back down to the Moraine Camp (4760m) for about 2 hours. Then we return back to the road in the Llaca Valley and drive to Huaraz.
- Distance: 9km/ 5.592ft
- Hiking time: 4to 5hours
- Meals: Breckfast ,lunch & Dinner
- Accommodations:Â camping
- Level: Demanding
Notes Itinerario
What level of support is there?
We offer full service treks and climbs, which basically means we do the work and you walk or climb. We provide full support so all you have to carry is a daypack with whatever you require for that day’s walk. On climbing trips, it is necessary to carry personal and climbing gear from basecamps to moraine and high camps. Our staff will also erect and take down the tents, cook, wash up and even supply bed tea in the morning. This allows you plenty of free time to relax or explore your surroundings as you wish.
How big are the groups?
All our groups are small with a stated maximum group size, which is never more than 5. We believe that small groups are safer, socially more fun and perhaps, more importantly, essential to preserve the local environment and cultural integrity of the areas we visit.
Included
- Peruvian qualified and experienced local guide/s
- All meals during the tour
- Camping tents (2 persons)
- Porters Nevado Vallunaraju (2 pax 1 porter)
- Kitchen equipment
- Cooks
- Transportation as tour schedule / Huaraz
No Included
- Transfer from the airport for bookings of individual flights with different times of arrival / departure
- Travel accident and health insurance
- Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
- Meals in restaurants in Lima and Huaraz
- Personal expenses
- Acclimatization Tour
- Entrance fees to the Huascaran National Park
- Donkey driver and donkeys
- Transfer from the Hotel to the airport and bus station
- Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
- Tips
What To Bring
- Mountain backpack (40 liters)
- Sleeping bag (-25 C)
- Walking sticks if you have knee problems
- Mountain boots
- Gaiters
- Crampons
- Ice axes
- Helmet
- Harness
- Head torch (with spare batteries)
- Sun protection: sunscreen (factor 40 minimum), hat, sunglasses
- Well-worn in hiking boots or trekking shoes
- Comfortable clothes: t-shirts (quick dry or merino wool recommended), trekking trousers or leggings, sweater, woolen trekking socks, underwear, long thermal underwear, fleece, gloves, hat
- Down jacket
- Waterproof jacket and trousers (Gore-Tex recommended)
Gore-Tex gloves - Water bottle and water purification pills
- Toilet paper, personal toiletries, small towel
- Extra snacks and money
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