Chopicallqui
05 days / 04 nights
Duration
05 days / 04 nights.
Maximum altitude
6354 m.s.n.m.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Road condition
Intermediate
Transportation
Private
Chopicalqui (6354m) is a beautiful mountain located in the Cordillera Blanca. Climbing is possible in a short time, and is easily accessible from here. We will have beautiful views of other mountains such as the Huascaran (6354 m) the highest in Peru and other mountains that are around.
Itinerary
By bus we travel to the Llanganuco ravine. After approximately 4 hours of walking through rocky areas we will arrive at our first day of camping, from here we will be able to appreciate Chachraju, Huandoys, Pisco, Yanapaccha. From there we will start the walk to the base camp. (4430m).
approximate walk: 5- 6 hours
On this day we will slowly ascend to Moraine Camp (4850m) and spend the night there. After making a journey through the glacier and overcoming cracks, we will arrive at our camp.
During sunset you can enjoy splendid views of the setting sun.
approximate walk: 3-4 hours
This day we hike on the glacier to camp overnight on the glacier.
approximate walk: 6 or more hours
This day we will reach the summit early where we will have an impressive view of different mountains around the summit, such as Huascarán (6768m), the highest mountain in Peru, Huandoy, Pisco and others. Then we return to Chararaju for camping.
This is an easier day in which we descend the moraine to the bus station to return to Huaraz.
