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Climbing Urus, Ishinca, Tocllaraju. Peru

Climbing Urus, Ishinca, Tocllaraju

The  Urus,  the  Ishinca,  the  Tocllaraju  and  the  Ranrapalca  are  the  most emblematic mountains of the Ishinca valley. You start climbing the Urus and the Ishinca as part of an acclimatization, then finish escalandor the Tocllaraju, the eighth highest mountain in the Cordillera Blanca. From the summits you can appreciate mountains such as the Copa, the Huantsan (K2 of the Andes), the Maparaju, San Juan, Ranrapalca among other mountains. Organize your expedition with us and live a unique experience. 

Article:
92
Country:
Peru
Tour type:
Expeditions and ascents
Directions:
Cordillera Blanca, Andes
Complexity:
Middle
Number of participants:
From 2 participants
Maximum height:
6032 m
Season:
June - August
Start of the program:
Huaraz
Finish program:
Huaraz
Duration:
11 days
Price:
1 490 USD
Count:
Tours dates
  
02.06.202501.09.2025
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DAY 1

Arrival in Lima at night (sleep in hotel)

DAY 2

Travel from Lima to Huaraz in the morning by Bus or Plane (sleep in hotel)

DAY 3

Acclimatization day – Churup Lake. We’ll  leave  from  Huaraz  city  towards  east,  passing  through  villages  as Unchus and Llupa, up to the place called Pitec (3860 m), where we have to  pay  the  entrance  fee  at  the Huascaran  National  Park  control  post,  then start  hiking  in  an  ascending  path,  observing  mountains  as  Huamashraju, Cashan  and  Shacsha  also  crop  fields  can  be  seen.  This  place  houses  a diversity  of  flora  and  fauna  such  as  the  wild  duck,  plants  with  healing properties and quenual tree forests. To reach this lake we have to climb rocks helped by a steady metal rope, ideal for those who love the adventure or take other path less challenging. Churup is a beautiful blue lake one of the most frequently visited, surrounded by Ichu grass, Quenual trees, wild flowers, etc. there's also a smaller lake on the east side for those who want to continue hiking,  both  lakes  are  right  below  the  mountain  with  the  same  name,  then return to Huaraz city.

DAY 4

Huaraz – Pashpa (3400 m) – Ishinca Base Camp (4350 m). We'll leave from Huaraz city by van towards north, up to the Pashpa Village, where we'll start the trekking, ascending through Ishinca Valley and reach the campsite  in  the  same  valley, with  beautiful  views  of  mountains  such  as Tocllaraju (6034 m), Palcaraju (6274 m) and Urus (5495 m). About 5 to 6 hours. 

DAY 5

Ishinca Base Camp – Urus Summit (5495 m) – Ishinca Base Camp. We’ll leave at dawn, ascending over the moraine and reach the ice, then start climbing up  to  the  Summit,  from  where  we  have  views  of  mountains  as Tocllaraju  (6034  m),  Ishinca (5530  m),  Palcaraju  (6274  m),  Aquilpo (5751 m), Vicos (5325 m), Copa (6188 m) and others, then descend to Base Camp. About 8 to 10 hours.

DAY 6

Ishinca Base Camp - Ishinca Summit (5530 m) – Ishinca Base Camp. We'll leave at dawn ascending over the moraine, and reach the ice and start climbing  up  to  the  Summit  from  where  we  have  spectacular  views  of mountains such as  Urus (5495 m), Tocllaraju (6034 m), Palcaraju (6274 m) Ranrapalca (6132 m), Ocshapalca (5881 m), Huapi (5421 m), Pucaranra  (6147  m),  San  Juan  (5843  m),  Huantsan  (6359  m)  and others, then descend to Base Camp. About 8 to 10 hours.

DAY 7

Rest Day. This  day  the  Mountain  equipments  are  reviewed  for  the  last  ascent  to  the Tocllaraju.

DAY 8

Ishinca Base Camp - Tocllaraju Moraine Camp (5150 m). In  our  hike  to  Tocllaraju  Moraine  Camp,  we’ll  observe  mountains  as  Urus (5495  m),  Palcaraju  (6274  m),  Ishinca  (4350  m),  Ranrapalca  (6132 m) and Ocshapalca (5881 m). About 5 to 6 hours.

DAY 9

Tocllaraju Camp – Tocllaraju Summit (6034 m) – Ishinca Base Camp. We’ll leave at dawn and climb up to the summit, from where we can observe mountains such as Aquilpo (5751 m), Copa (6188 m), Palcaraju (6274 m), Ranrapalca (6132 m), San Juan (5843 m),  Huantsan (6359 m) and others, then descend to Base Camp. About 8 to 10 hours.

DAY 10

Base Camp – Collon or Pashpa – Huaraz (Hotel, Pachamanca dinner) - Lima at night (exit hotel). In our return to Pashpa village, our private van will be waiting to take us back to Huaraz city. Hotel, Pachamanca dinner.

DAY 11

Departure from Huaraz  to Lima and Lima - Home. Possible overnight in Lima!!

Note: After the ascent, we are ready to offer you a vacation on the coast of the ocean, lakes and various excursion programs in Peru - Read

Lima - Huaraz (3052 m) - Churup (Lake 4450 m) - Huaraz  - Pashpa (3400 m) – Ishinca Base Camp (4350 m) - Urus Summit (5495 m) – Ishinca Base Camp - Ishinca Summit (5530 m) – Ishinca Base Camp - Tocllaraju Moraine Camp (5150 m) - Tocllaraju Summit (6034 m) – Ishinca Base Camp – Collon or Pashpa - Huaraz - Lima

The cost of the full package of services - from 1490  USD*

* cost for a group of 8 people or more

  Service with tents Service without tents 
Cost per person   1570 1490

OUR SERVICE

Included:

  • Pick  up  at  Lima  Airport  (by  our  personal)  and  transfer  to  the  bus station or Hotel (taxi service must be paid by client).
  • Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner during the expedition.
  • Private  Transport:  to  different  starting  and  ending  point  of  the expedition.
  • Experienced Climbing Guides certified by the UIAGM/IFMGA.
  • Cook. 
  • Porters
  • Donkey drivers. 
  • Donkies. 
  • Camping  equipment:  Sleeping  tents,  Kitchen  tents,  Dinning  tents, Bathroom tent, Mattress, practical table and chairs, etc. 
  • Kitchen kit: Plates, pots, tea pot, frying pot, spoons, knife, cups, etc. 
  • Huascaran National Park entrance fee.
  • Basic first aid kit. 
  • One day hike (Acclimatization day – Churup or Willcacocha lake).
  • PACHAMANCA  the  last  day  of  the  expedition  (typical  food  of  the Peruvian Andes) from company

Not Included:

  • Taxes
  • Soft and alcoholic drinks. 
  • Personal clothing and equipment. 
  • Travel, personal, and medical insurance.
  • International flight. 
  • Hotel (we can make reservations if clients want it so, extra payment). 
  • Extra charge for luggages. 
  • Laundry. 
  • Reconfirmation of flights. 
  • Food during stay in Huaraz city. 
  • Sleeping bags.
  • Transport from Huaraz to Lima or Lima Huaraz.
  • Mountain equipment (it can be rented in Huaraz city).
  • Tips.

Brief information on the area and route

Peru (Republic of Peru) is a country in South America, on the territory of which the tropical forests of the Amazon and Machu Picchu are located - the ancient Inca city on the top of the Andes mountain range. The area around Machu Picchu, where the Urubamba Valley is located (another name is the Sacred Valley of the Incas), the Inca Trail and the colonial city of Cusco, famous for its archaeological sites. The capital is the city of Lima. The territory of Peru can be divided into three regions, differing in the nature of the terrain, climate, flora and fauna.

  • In the west, along the Pacific coast, stretched a narrow strip of desert coastal plains (Costa). The largest deserts are Atacama and Sechura.
  • East is located the mountain belt of the Andes - Sierra. The highest point is Mount Huascaran (6,768 meters); In total, Peru has more than three dozen mountain peaks with a height of more than 6,000 meters.
  • To the east is the Amazonian lowland (selva) - the territory of tropical rain forests.

Huaraz is a city in Peru, the administrative center of the Ancash department. Located in the valley Callejon de Huaylas, on the river Santa, in the central part of the region, at an altitude of 3000 meters above sea level. The population is 120,000 people, 407 kilometers north of Lima, the Pan-American Highway passes through the city.

Urus - a mountain known as Yanaraju, located between the provinces of Carhuaz and Huaraz in Ancash, is a mountain with a height of 5,495 meters in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru. Urus is located in the Huascaran national park, west of Tocllaraju. First ascent: 1939

Ishinca  - "snow covered mountain" height of 5530 m, mountain peak in the region of the valley Ishinca, is a mountain peak located in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range in the Peruvian Andes. First ascent: 1964

Tocllaraju - a mountain about 6032 m high, located in the Ancash region, Carhuaz province, Aco District, and in the Huaraz Province, Tarica District in Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru. Tocllaraju is located northwest of the mountains Pukaranra and Palcaraju. First ascent: 1939

Ranrapalca - a mountain in the region of Ancash, east of Ocshapalca, the Cordillera Blanca range in the Andes of Peru. It has an elevation of 6,162 m. 
First ascent: 1939

Additional Information

  • Children under 14 years old are allowed on the route only when accompanied by adults.
  • The host party has the right to change the route according to weather conditions and group conditions
  • The cost of the voucher does not include: additional excursions, transfers outside the program, environmental fees, etc.
  • It is possible to provide additional services by prior arrangement: additional transfers, personal equipment hire, hotel booking, recreation, etc.

Attention! Don't forget to read our article about outdoor activities in Peru - Read

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