CLIMBING PROGRAM – NEVADO PISCO (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS)
Ascending Nevado Pisco is one of the most rewarding experiences in the Cordillera Blanca, offering a journey that begins through the stunning Llanganuco Gorge and its turquoise lagoons. From the high meadows of Cebollapampa, the trek to Pisco Base Camp unfolds under the watchful presence of Huascarán, Chopicalqui, and Yanapaccha. This initial approach sets the stage for a high-altitude adventure, where the silence of the Andes and the proximity to these massive snow-capped peaks create a truly immersive mountaineering atmosphere.
Your Itinerary
DAY 1: Huaraz (3,052 m) – Cebollapampa (3,900 m) – Pisco Base (4,650 m)
Distance
7 km / 3-4 hrs
Elevation
+750 m
camp
Pisco Base
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
- Meeting and gear check in Huaraz (3,052 m) at 7:00 a.m.
- Transfer by private vehicle through the Callejón de Huaylas to the Llanganuco Gorge (3
hours), with a brief stop at the Llanganuco Lagoons for photographs and acclimatization. - Start the trek from Cebollapampa (3,900 m) to Pisco Base Camp, crossing high Andean
meadows with views of the Huascarán, Chopicalqui, and Yanapaccha snow-capped mountains. - Arrival at camp, tent setup, and hot dinner.
DAY 2: Pisco Base – Summit of Nevado Pisco (5,752 m) – Pisco Base
Distance
12 km round trip / 10-12 hours
Elevation
+1,102 m / negative: –1,102 m
camp
Pisco Base
Meals
Light breakfast, en route snack, lunch, dinner
- Night departure (1:00 a.m.) with technical equipment (crampons, ice axe, rope, harness).
- Ascent along a rocky moraine to reach the glacier, rope securing, and safe progression on snowy terrain.
- Cross moderate slopes (35–40°) to the final slope.
- Arrival at the summit of Nevado Pisco (5,752 m) with panoramic views of the Cordillera Blanca: Huascarán, Chacraraju, Artesonraju, and Alpamayo.
- Descent via the same route to Pisco Base.
- Celebratory dinner.
DAY 3: Pisco Base – Cebollapampa – Huaraz
Distance
7 km / 2-3 hours of hiking
Elevation
–750 m
Meals
Breakfast, lunch en route.
- Breakfast at camp.
- Leisurely descent to Cebollapampa.
- Transfer by private transport to Huaraz.
- Arrival and conclusion of the program.
Our Services
Included
- Specialized high-altitude guide
- Private transportation from Huaraz to Cebollapampa to Huaraz
- All meals in the mountains
- Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, stove)
- Collective technical equipment (ropes, stakes, anchors)
- First aid kit and oxygen
Not Included
- Lodging and meals in Huaraz
- Entrance fee to Huascarán National Park
- Personal equipment and travel insurance
Recommended Personal Equipment
- Thermal and warm clothing (three layers)
- Hat, thermal gloves, and buff
- Headlamp + spare batteries
- Backpack (30–40 L)
- Crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet, carabiners
- Sunscreen and high-altitude sunglasses
Recommendations
- 3–4 days of acclimatization
- Sufficient hydration
- Adequate nutrition
