Climbing Nevado Vallunaraju
Overview
- Availability:April – September
- Difficulty:Moderate (ideal acclimatization climb, PD/PD+ depending on route)
- Altitud:~5,686 m / 18,650 ft
- Duration:2 days / 1 night
Vallunaraju is a popular, close-to-Huaraz summit used for acclimatization and short alpine climbs. Routes on the west face and normal ridges are commonly guided in a 2-day program with a night at a high camp or basecamp before a pre-dawn summit push.
Highlights
- Quick access from Huaraz—great acclimatization climb.
- Distinct double-summit profile visible from Huaraz.
- Glacier travel with straightforward route-finding.
- Short logistics—suitable for climbers with limited time.
Includes/Excludes
- Round-trip tourist transportation.
- Mountain guide (technical) in English, French and Spanish.
- Cook.
- Porters and pack animals.
- Climbing and safety equipment.
- Camping equipment.
- Full board during the climb.
- First-aid kit.
- Personal gear.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips.
- Permits and park fees.
- Personal expenses.
Itinirary
Day 1: Huaraz – Trailhead – High Camp (Base Camp)
Early transfer from Huaraz to the Vallunaraju trailhead. Trek to the glacier approach and set High Camp / Base Camp near the glacier for overnight—equipment checks and briefing in the afternoon.
Overnight camping.
Day 2: High Camp – Summit (Vallunaraju ~5,686 m) – Return to Huaraz
Pre-dawn rope-up and summit push to Vallunaraju. After reaching the summit and photos, descend to camp, pack up and transfer back to Huaraz.
End of the climb.
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