Climb Pisco - the balcony of the Cordillera Blanca (5752m)

Summary

The Nevado Pisco forms part of the Huandoy massif. This mountain has the summits East and West, joined by a hill to the famous "Huandoy". From its summit has a panoramic view of 360 °, considered as the heart or the balcony of the Cordillera Blanca. From its summit to the east you can appreciate the impressive Chacraraju, in the north you can see the Pyramid of Garcilaso, the Artesonraju, Quitaraju, Alpamayo and Santa Cruz; to the East the Snowy Caraz, Aguja, El Cerro, La Esfinge, and Huandoy with its 4 peaks; to the south the highest snowy of the Cordillera Blanca and Peru, Huascarán North and South, together with Chopicalqui. The Pisco is a relatively easy snowy, this is accessed by its normal route. It has the name of the traditional Peruvian drink, the name could be attributed to the pisco the porters drank at the summit to celebrate the first ascent. The Pisco is considered ideal to adapt to the altitude and chosen by many mountaineers to finalize a trekking or to acclimatize before a climbing of greater technique requirements.

Tour info

Duration
3 days
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Good food throughout the circuit. Beautiful views of the emblematic mountains of the Cordillera Blanca It is considered the balcony of the Cordillera Blanca Ideal for beginners

What’s included?

  • Certified Guide - IFMGA / IVBV / UIAGM (English, Spanish).

  • Certified chef

  • Private transport.

  • Donkey Driver and Donkeys for the transfer of the logistics team (Base Camp).

  • 4 meals a day (breakfast, box lunch, lunch, dinner).

  • Tent 4 seasons.

  • Día de aclimatación

  • Carp cooks until the base camp.

  • Dining tent until the base camp.

  • Tent bath until the base camp.

  • Kitchen utensils and full dining room

  • First aid kit

  • Boiled water to fill your bottle every day.

  • Last day: Dinner and typical drink.

  • Pick up at the bus station

  • Entry Ticket to Huascarán National Park S/. 60.00 Nuevos Soles per person ($ 20).

  • Mountain Technical Team (Boots, Ice Axes and Crampons).

  • Travel accidents and health insurance

  • Travel luggage and trip cancellation insurance

  • Does not include first breakfast.

  • Personal expenses

  • Sleeping bag, front lantern, snow goggles, appropriate clothing, personal medications, etc.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Andean Raju Expeditions

About operator:

In Andean Raju, we are a team composed of young professionals in diverse areas and with extensive experience. We offer mountain hiking and expedition programs in the Cordillera Blanca and Huayhuash (main adventure destinations). We also offer tours to touristic destinations around the city of Huaraz as well as experiential tourism in communities of the Cordillera Blanca.

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