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High Altitude in Its Purest Form
The Cordillera Blanca offers rare access to true 5,000 and 6,000 metre peaks within a compact, dramatic alpine environment.
6,768m
Highest Peak
5,000m+
Base Camp
May–Sep
Season
Alpine Climbing – What Sets This Apart
What makes this range exceptional for climbers at every level.
Summit Objectives
Classic peaks from Vallunaraju to Tocllaraju — chosen based on your experience and goals.
IFMGA Guiding
All expeditions led by internationally certified guides with decades of Andean experience.
Full Acclimatisation
Structured altitude adaptation schedules ensure safe progression to higher objectives.
Glacier & Ice Terrain
Train on active glaciers, ice ridges, and snow routes in real alpine conditions.
Multi-Peak Programs & Custom Expeditions
Choose from classic peaks like Vallunaraju, Ishinca, Tocllaraju, or custom objectives. Programs include full acclimatisation schedules, base camp services, and high-quality guiding throughout.
Each expedition is structured around your experience level and progression goals. Whether you're aiming for your first 5,000-metre summit or building toward 6,000+ metre objectives, we design the program to match.
Curated Expedition Programs
Every expedition is privately planned around your experience level, acclimatisation, technical ability, and mountain objectives.
Some climbers come to Peru for their first glacier summit. Others arrive to pursue technical alpine objectives like Alpamayo or multi-peak expeditions above 6,000 metres.
From pre-expedition preparation and training guidance through to acclimatisation, logistics, and ongoing support in Peru, we approach each program as a complete mountain experience — not simply a summit itinerary.
Throughout the process, we maintain close communication with our clients — providing personal guidance, preparation support, and ongoing attention both before and during the expedition experience in Peru.
The expedition examples below demonstrate common progression pathways within the Cordillera Blanca. Final programs can combine acclimatisation hikes, glacier training days, technical preparation climbs, and one or more summit objectives depending on your goals, experience, and available time.
Curated Expedition Programs
Beginner Alpine
Vallunaraju
First 5000m Glacier Summit
FROM $2,800 USD pp
Private departures and progressive acclimatisation programs available throughout the Cordillera Blanca.
The perfect introduction to high-altitude mountaineering in Peru.
Vallunaraju (5,686m) combines glacier travel, snow climbing, and spectacular views across the Cordillera Blanca — making it one of the most rewarding beginner alpine objectives in the Andes.
Privately guided with a gradual progression focused on safety, acclimatisation, and real mountain experience, Vallunaraju can also be integrated into broader preparation programs for larger objectives such as Chopicalqui, Alpamayo, or other high-altitude expeditions throughout Peru.
The surrounding Llaca Valley also provides an ideal environment for glacier instruction, rope systems, and acclimatisation within one of the most accessible alpine valleys near Huaraz.
Duration
4 Days
Altitude
5,686m
Difficulty
Beginner
Season
May–Sep
Guide Ratio
Max 1:3
Ideal For
First glacier summit experience
First high-altitude mountaineering objective
Acclimatisation before larger peaks
Learning glacier movement and rope systems
Private teams wanting a structured introduction to the Andes
Included
IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide
Private transport
Camping equipment
Group climbing gear
Meals during expedition
Glacier training and support
Optional acclimatisation extension days
Accommodation assistance and local logistics support in Huaraz
Ongoing expedition support throughout your stay in Peru
Optional acclimatisation hikes, recovery days, and local cultural experiences
4 Day Vallunaraju Expedition
From $2,800 USD per person
Day 1
Arrival in Huaraz → expedition briefing → equipment check → recovery and acclimatisation
Day 2
Llaca Valley acclimatisation and glacier instruction. Movement through alpine terrain, rope systems, glacier preparation, and acclimatisation within one of the most accessible high mountain environments in the Cordillera Blanca.
Day 3
Llaca Valley → Moraine Camp. Final acclimatisation, glacier preparation, beneath Vallunaraju's upper glacier.
Day 4
Pre-dawn glacier ascent → Vallunaraju summit → return to Huaraz
Why Choose Vallunaraju
Perfect first 5000m experience in the Andes
Ideal acclimatisation before Alpamayo, Chopicalqui & more
Beautiful alpine valley setting with excellent training terrain
Strong focus on safety, progression and private guiding
Flexible integration into longer expedition programs
Technical Alpine
ALPAMAYO
Technical Alpine Progression Expedition
FROM $10,200 USD pp
Privately guided expeditions with acclimatisation climbs, technical progression, and full expedition support throughout the Cordillera Blanca.
Known as one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, Alpamayo is one of the great alpine objectives of the Andes.
Steep snow and ice climbing, remote expedition camps, and one of the most iconic summit lines in mountaineering combine to create a true world-class alpine experience in the Cordillera Blanca.
For climbers with previous glacier and ice experience — or those wanting to progressively prepare toward a larger technical objective — Alpamayo represents one of the most rewarding ascents in Peru.
Many climbers combine Alpamayo with acclimatisation peaks, glacier preparation climbs, or multi-day progression programs before moving onto the mountain itself.
Duration
10–12 Days
Altitude
5,947m
Difficulty
Technical Ice
Season
Jun–Aug
Guide Ratio
1:2
Ideal For
Climbers with previous glacier experience
Technical alpine progression
Experienced mountaineers
Serious alpine objectives in the Andes
Included
IFMGA/UIAGM guide
Boutique accommodation in Huaraz
Full expedition logistics
Local transfers and mountain logistics throughout the expedition
Acclimatisation and progression climbs within the Cordillera Blanca
Glacier instruction and technical progression systems
Mules & porter support
Technical group equipment
Camp infrastructure
Expedition chef and meals throughout the program
Personal expedition planning and preparation support prior to arrival
Ongoing expedition support throughout your stay in Peru
Recovery days, acclimatisation hikes, and progression pacing throughout the expedition
Expedition Flow
From $10,200 USD per person
Day 1–2
Arrival in Huaraz → acclimatisation, expedition preparation, glacier instruction, and equipment checks
Day 3–4
Vallunaraju acclimatisation and glacier progression climb within the Llaca Valley
Day 5
Recovery day in Huaraz with optional hot springs, recovery, and final expedition preparation
Day 6–11
Approach through the Santa Cruz Valley → Alpamayo Base Camp → high camp progression → summit push via the Ferrari Route → descent and return to Huaraz
Why Choose Alpamayo
One of the world’s most iconic alpine summits
A true technical expedition in the heart of the Cordillera Blanca
Progressive acclimatisation and preparation throughout the journey
Steep snow and ice climbing in a spectacular remote setting
Full expedition support with private guiding and high camp logistics
Every expedition is built around you
Not a fixed itinerary. Not a packaged climb.
Each expedition is designed around your pace, experience, and objectives.
Multi-Peak Expedition
ISHINCA VALLEY
Urus, Ishinca & Tocllaraju
FROM $9,000 USD pp
Privately guided multi-peak expeditions with full expedition support throughout the Cordillera Blanca.
A classic multi-peak expedition designed to build acclimatisation, glacier movement skills, and real high-altitude experience within one of the most beautiful alpine valleys in Peru.
Combining accessible non-technical alpine terrain with progressively more demanding summit objectives, these expeditions create the full rhythm of expedition life in the Cordillera Blanca — culminating with higher altitude glacier objectives such as Tocllaraju (6,032m).
The Ishinca Valley provides an ideal environment for progressive alpine development, allowing climbers to move naturally through acclimatisation, glacier travel, and increasingly demanding summit objectives while remaining within one immersive mountain system.
Programs can include combinations such as Urus, Ishinca, Tocllaraju, additional acclimatisation peaks, glacier instruction days, and recovery days depending on conditions, progression, and overall expedition goals.
Duration
10-12 Days
Altitude
Up to 6,032m
Difficulty
Moderate Alpine
Season
May – September
Guide Ratio
Private & Small Teams
Ideal For
Climbers wanting a complete Andean expedition experience
◦Progressive acclimatisation and multiple summits
◦Building confidence above 5000m
◦Preparing for larger technical objectives
Included
Full acclimatisation planning
IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide
Boutique accommodation in Huaraz
Private transportation
Local transfers and mountain logistics throughout the expedition
Cook & camp support
Group technical equipment
Glacier instruction and alpine progression systems
Personal expedition planning and preparation support prior to arrival
Ongoing expedition support throughout your stay in Peru
Recovery days, acclimatisation hikes, and progression pacing throughout the expedition
10 Days Ishinca Valley Expedition
From $9,000 USD per person
Day 1–2
Arrival in Huaraz → acclimatisation hikes, glacier preparation, and expedition briefing
Day 3–4
Move into the Ishinca Valley → glacier instruction, alpine movement, and acclimatisation progression
Day 5
Summit objective on Urus or Ishinca Peak
Day 6–7
Recovery, glacier progression, and movement toward Tocllaraju high camp
Day 8
Tocllaraju summit push and descent through the upper glacier systems
Day 9–10
Return to Huaraz → recovery and optional cultural or recovery experiences
Why Choose Ishinca Valley
Ideal introduction to multi-peak expeditions in Peru
Natural progression from trekking terrain to glacier summits
Excellent acclimatisation and altitude development environment
Perfect progression toward a first 6000m summit such as Tocllaraju
Immersive camp life within one of the Cordillera Blanca's most beautiful valleys
6000m Expedition
CHOPICALQUI
Expedition — 6,354m
FROM $9,800 USD pp
Privately guided high-altitude expeditions with acclimatisation climbs, glacier progression, and full expedition support throughout the Cordillera Blanca.
One of the most elegant and rewarding 6000m peaks in the Cordillera Blanca.
Chopicalqui combines glacier travel, high camp life, sustained alpine climbing, and high-altitude expedition rhythm within one of the most spectacular mountain environments in Peru.
Usually approached after acclimatisation and progression climbs such as Pisco, this expedition represents the ideal next step for climbers seeking a larger and more demanding 6000m objective without entering highly technical alpine terrain.
The expedition balances acclimatisation, glacier progression, and expedition pacing to create a complete high-altitude mountaineering experience in the Andes.
Duration
8–10 Days incl. Acclimatisation
Altitude
6,354m
Difficulty
Moderate Technical Alpine
Season
June – September
Guide Ratio
1 : 2
Ideal For
Acclimatised climbers
First major 6000m objective
Climbers progressing beyond beginner glacier peaks
Building experience on larger alpine terrain
Included
IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide
Boutique accommodation in Huaraz
Acclimatisation and progression climbs within the Cordillera Blanca
Expedition camps
Private transport
Local transfers and mountain logistics throughout the expedition
Cook & support staff
Glacier safety equipment
Meals throughout expedition
Personal expedition planning and preparation support prior to arrival
Ongoing expedition support throughout your stay in Peru
Recovery days, acclimatisation hikes, and progression pacing throughout the expedition
8 to 10 Days Chopicalqui Expedition
From $9,800 USD per person
Day 1–2
Arrival in Huaraz → acclimatisation hikes, glacier preparation, and expedition briefing
Day 3–4
Pisco acclimatisation and glacier progression climb within the Llanganuco Valley
Day 5
Recovery, acclimatisation progression, and movement toward Chopicalqui Moraine Camp
Day 6
Move through glacier systems toward High Camp
Day 7
Chopicalqui summit push and descent to Moraine Camp
Day 8
Return to Huaraz and recovery
Why Choose Chopicalqui
A serious 6000m expedition with stunning alpine exposure
Ideal progression toward larger high-altitude objectives
Long glacier routes and true high mountain expedition rhythm
Exceptional views across the Cordillera Blanca and Huascarán massif
Designed for climbers wanting a complete high-altitude experience
Peru's Highest Mountain
HUASCARÁN
Expedition — 6,768m
FROM $13,800 USD pp
Privately guided high-altitude progression expeditions with acclimatisation climbs, glacier systems, and full expedition support throughout the Cordillera Blanca.
The highest mountain in Peru and one of the great high-altitude mountaineering objectives of the Andes.
Rather than approaching the mountain as an isolated objective, our expeditions are built progressively through acclimatisation climbs and increasingly demanding alpine terrain within the Cordillera Blanca.
Depending on conditions and individual progression, acclimatisation objectives may include peaks such as Vallunaraju, Pisco, Ishinca, Tocllaraju, Chopicalqui, or Copa before moving toward Huascarán itself.
For experienced climbers seeking a more committing ascent, technical variations such as the Escudo Route can also be organised privately.
Duration
14–16 Days incl. Progression
Altitude
6,768m
Difficulty
High Altitude Alpine Expedition
Season
June – August
Guide Ratio
1 : 2
Ideal For
Climbers seeking a major high-altitude expedition
Progressive acclimatisation and multi-stage preparation
Mountaineers building experience above 6000m
Climbers wanting a structured and professionally guided expedition
Experienced climbers pursuing Peru’s highest summit
Included
IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide
Boutique accommodation in Huaraz
Acclimatisation and progression climbs within the Cordillera Blanca
Full expedition logistics
Expedition chef and support staff
Expedition camps and infrastructure
Glacier systems and alpine progression instruction
Group technical equipment
Private transportation
Local transfers and mountain logistics throughout the expedition
Personal expedition planning and preparation support prior to arrival
Ongoing expedition support throughout your stay in Peru
Recovery days and acclimatisation pacing throughout the expedition
Day 1
Arrival in Huaraz → expedition briefing, equipment check, and initial acclimatisation hike
Day 2
Acclimatisation hike and glacier preparation within the Cordillera Blanca
Day 3–4
Progression climb such as Vallunaraju, Pisco, or Ishinca depending on acclimatisation and expedition goals
Day 5
Recovery and expedition preparation in Huaraz
Day 6–8
Higher altitude progression objective such as Tocllaraju, Chopicalqui, or Copa
Day 9
Recovery, acclimatisation, and final expedition preparation
Day 10
Huaraz → Musho → Base Camp (4,200m)
Day 11
Move to Moraine Camp (4,800m–5,000m)
Day 12
Move to High Camp I (5,300m–5,500m)
Day 13
Move to High Camp II — La Garganta (5,850m–6,000m)
Day 14
Summit push (6,768m) and descent
Day 15
Descent to Base Camp and return toward Huaraz
Why Choose Huascaran
Peru’s highest mountain and one of the great peaks of the Andes
A true high-altitude expedition requiring endurance and commitment
Bespoke Programs
CUSTOM
EXPEDITIONS
Additional peaks, acclimatisation programs, alpine traverses, glacier courses, and privately tailored expeditions can all be organised throughout the Cordillera Blanca depending on your goals, technical level, and available time.
We design each expedition personally — balancing progression, safety, acclimatisation, and meaningful mountain experience.
Whether you are pursuing a first glacier summit, a multi-peak expedition, or a technical alpine objective, every program is built around the individual climber rather than a fixed itinerary.
BTMA
Testimonials
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“Nathan had me training well before I arrived for the expedition, and by the time I got there I was probably in the best shape I’d been in for years. We built up gradually in the mountains and by the time we reached Chopicalqui I felt strong and well acclimatised. Nathan and Angel were incredibly professional and I had complete confidence in them throughout the expedition. I highly recommend them.”
DAVID
Chopicalqui & Vallunaraju Progression
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“Everything was organised just as Nathan said it would be, and the attention and support from the team was second to none. Alpamayo was definitely the next step for me and I couldn’t imagine going with a better team. Nathan and Angel are extremely professional and genuinely care about the people they climb with. I’m forever grateful for the experience.”
ANDREA
Alpamayo Progression
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“We had such a great time in the mountains. The whole team were fantastic, the food was great and they really looked after our group. Nathan and Angel were genuinely sincere about giving us a great experience in the mountains, and you could really feel that. We climbed three peaks, had plenty of laughs along the way and just really enjoyed the whole trip. I can’t recommend these guys enough.”
Ishinca Valley Client
Custom Expedition
Plan Your High-Altitude Expedition
Tell us which mountain or type of alpine objective you're interested in, when you're thinking of travelling, and anything you'd like us to know. We'll help you build the right progression and expedition around your experience and goals.
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