CHOPICALQUI
before S/00 / now S/00
CHOPICALQUI 4D / 3N
The Chopicalqui is the third peak of the Huascarán massif, located in the Cordillera Blanca, between the two peaks of Huascarán and Contrahierbas, in the province of Yungay. The path within the valley surrounds the edge of the two beautiful, with emerald lakes of Llanganuco: chinacocha (feminine lake) and Orconcocha
before S/00 / now S/00
El Chopicalqui es el tercer pico del macizo Huascarán, ubicado en la Cordillera Blanca, entre los dos picos del Huascarán y Contrahierbas, en la provincia de Yungay. El sendero dentro del valle rodea el borde de los dos hermosos, con lagos de agua esmeralda de Llanganuco: chinacocha (lago femenino) y Orconcocha
Day 01: Huaraz – Base Camp (4430m) – Moraine Camp (4900m).
From Huaraz we will go to the second curve of the Portachuelo del Llanganuco pass, passing through the Callejón de Huaylas to Yungay, before heading east from Huaraz.
Then, we will arrive at the Llanganuco Valley, where we can observe two lakes with emerald water: Chinancocha and Orconcocha. We will begin our walk passing through the Quenuales forest, before reaching a ridge and continuing until we reach Campo Morrena, where we will spend the night. Approx. 4 to 5 hours.
Day 02: Moraine Camp – High Camp (5350m)
We will start the walk crossing several moraines until we reach the glacier. Then, we will start the trip to the point of 5380m where we will install the camp. Approx. 4 hours.
Day 03: High camp – Summit (6350m) – Moraine Camp
We will start our hike at 1 am, ascending until we reach the ridge, before continuing towards the first wall (50m, 50-60 °) and then the second wall (60m, 50-65 °) (note that the incline varies each year). We will climb to the top where great views of the mountain await us. Later, we will descend to Campo Morrena. Approx. Hike 5-6 hours.
Day 04: Moraine Camp – Huaraz
On the last day, we will descend to the curve, where our trip will be waiting for us to return to Huaraz. Approx. 3 to 4 hours.
INCLUDES
- Mountain guide
- Cook specialized in normal and vegetarian food.
- First aid box
- Camping equipment (tent for 2 people, mats, etc.)
- Kitchen equipment (dining tent, chairs, tables and kitchen utensils)
- Private transportation at the beginning and end of the expedition.
- Food during the expedition (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance ticket to the Huascarán National Park s / 65.00
- Food in the city
- Sleeping bag
- Tips
Trekking boots, fleece or wool gloves, sun hat, cold hat (polar and / or wool), gore tex windbreaker jacket, gore tex jacket, glasses with UV protection, 40.70 L backpack, water bottle, cream solar, torch front, with extra batteries, first aid kit, camera, sleeping bag – 15 ° C, bath bag and towels, flip flops, trekking poles.
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