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Nevado Chopicalqui Expedition 6,354 m Climbing Experience
Nevado Chopicalqui Expedition 6,354 m Climbing Experience
Nevado Chopicalqui Expedition 6,354 m Climbing Experience
Nevado Chopicalqui Expedition 6,354 m Climbing Experience
Nevado Chopicalqui Expedition 6,354 m Climbing Experience

Nevado Chopicalqui Expedition 6,354 m Climbing Experience

By Peru Expeditions Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$3,000 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Highlights of the Cordillera Blanca. The highest tropical mountain range in the world, the Cordillera Blanca is part of the spectacular Andes that form the spine of South America. A mecca for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, the region boasts over 50 peaks that exceed 15,000 feet, 700 glaciers and 300 lakes.

About Chopicalqui Peak: Chopicalqui is the third peak of the Huascarán Massif, also located in the Cordillera Blanca, between the two peaks of Huascarán and Contrahierbas. With an elevation of 6,345 metres, it is the fifth highest mountain in the department (administrative region) of Ancash, and the fourth highest in the Cordillera Blanca. It is a demanding mountain with some technical climbing and this requires previous climbing experience.

Ascent of Chopicalqui (20,847 ft.)/(6354 m) via the classic Southwest Ridge, On the summit of Chopicalqui many consider this to be the best view in the Cordillera Blanca.

Activity location

  • Chopicalqui
    • 02133, Carhuaz Province, Ancash, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • GRUPO ALPAMAYO Tours & Hotel | Operador Turistico
    • 475 Avenida Mariscal Toribio Luzuriaga
    • 02002, Huaraz, Áncash, Peru

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Nevado Chopicalqui Expedition 6,354 m Climbing Experience
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • English
Starting time: 12:00
Price details
S$3,000.38 x 1 AdultS$3,000.38
Total
Price is S$3,000.38
Until Wed, 12 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPeruvian qualified and experienced local guide/s
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll meals during the tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport as tour schedule / Huaraz
  • What's includedWhat's includedKitchen equipment
  • What's includedWhat's includedCamping tents (2 persons)
  • What's includedWhat's included1 Cook and helper (from 6 pax )
  • What's includedWhat's includedPorters Chopicalqui (2 pax 1 porter)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTravel accident and health insurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals in restaurants in Lima and Huaraz
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees to the Huascaran National Park
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotels in Huaraz
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal equipment (such as boots, ice axe, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips for our local team

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Huaraz (3100 m) – Transfer via Quebrada Llanganuco – Trek to Chopicalqui Base Camp (4350 m) and Moraine Camp (4900 m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight Camp Tents
Chopicalqui
  • 8h
After breakfast we begin to prepare our mountaineering equipment; Huaraz (3100 m) - Transfer via Quebrada Llanganuco - Trekking to Chopicalqui Base Camp (4350 m) - Continuing Ascend to Chopicalqui Moraine Camp (4900 m), with our private transport which will take 3-3.5 hours and the climb to Moraine Camp of Chopicalqui trekking up which will take 5 hours. Overnight Camp
Day 2: Moraine Camp - Ascend to Chopicalqui High Camp (5350 m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight Camp Tents
Chopicalqui
  • 6h
First we climb over the rocky moraine to the glacier. Then over the different slopes of the glacier, crossing various crevasses to camp on the glacier at High Camp. 5-6 hours. Overnight Camp
Day 3: High Camp - Ascend to Chopicalqui Summit (6345 m) - Base Camp (4350m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight Camp Tents
Chopicalqui
  • 15h
Chopicalqui is a demanding mountain, and the culmination of our expedition. Climb to the summit. There are seracs and crevasses to cross and sections of technical walls to climb. On the final section we have some 8-10 metres of 75º -80º slope. Descend to High Camp or Moraine Camp and continue to Base Camp. 10-13 hours today. Overnight Camp
Day 4: Base Camp Chopicalqui - Transfer via Quebrada Llanganuco - Huaraz
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included
Huaraz
  • 5h
Today we prepare to leave early, from Moraine Camp or Base Camp to the highway, where we find our private bus. Now is the time to say goodbye to the Llanganuo Valley. Lodging at the hotel in Huaraz. Overnight Hotel

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESChopicalqui
    • 02133, Carhuaz Province, Ancash, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGRUPO ALPAMAYO Tours & Hotel | Operador Turistico
    • 475 Avenida Mariscal Toribio Luzuriaga
    • 02002, Huaraz, Áncash, Peru

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