In summary
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Sports
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Duration15 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationAmerica / Peru
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions6255 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
In a few words
A wild and exhilarating trek to Alpamayo Base Camp in one of the most beautiful Andean mountain ranges! The Cordillera Blanca, named for its snow-covered peaks and the color of its rock, is one of the highest tropical mountain ranges in the world. In the shadow of these mountains lie isolated shepherd hamlets whose way of life offers a glimpse into ancestral Andean traditions. Our hikes take place in the heart of Huascarán National Park, offering panoramic views of peaks over 6,000 meters high, imposing glaciers , and sparkling lakes . Energized by the unique atmosphere of this trip and our team of muleteers, we pass through Alpamayo Base Camp, where each day reveals another facet of Peru's flora and fauna.
The highlights
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Superb, well-paced trek passing by the Alpamayo base camp.
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Diverse landscapes: multicolored lakes, glaciers, snow-capped peaks.
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Our local French-speaking guide is a specialist in the area.
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
In figures
Autre
- Average duration/day: 4h30
- Average daily elevation gain: 647 m
- Average daily descent: 574 m
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band :
1 supervisor for 1 to 8 people
Supervisor
Supervisor
A local French-speaking guide-tour leader. Our itineraries take into account acclimatization periods as much as possible, depending on geographical constraints and/or the duration of the trip.
Program
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PARIS - LIMA
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Flight from Paris to Lima. Depending on flight schedules, arrival in the evening: transfer to the hotel or arrival the following morning (Day 2). Dinner at leisure.Day 1 -
LIMA - HUARAZ (3100 m)
- Transportation 07h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
In the morning, we take the public bus to Huaraz. We travel along the Pacific coast before gradually ascending towards the Cordillera Blanca. We arrive at the foot of the Andes in Huaraz (3090 m). Check-in at the hotel. We have the rest of the day to explore the area and acclimatize. Meals are not included.Day 2 -
HUARAZ - LAKE CHURUP - HUARAZ (3100 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Positive elevation gain 650 m
- Negative elevation 650 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We set off early for an acclimatization trek in Huascaran National Park. The goal is to reach Lake Churup, located at 4,550 meters. It's a stunning glacial lake surrounded by mountains. The colors are magnificent: the translucent blue of the water contrasts sharply with the gray of the rocks. We'll have a picnic lunch during the trek. We'll descend in the afternoon. Dinner is on your own.Day 3 -
HUARAZ - CASHAPAMPA - LLAMACORRAL (3760 m)
- Transportation 05h
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Positive elevation gain 860 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Today, we begin our grand trek. We travel by vehicle to Caraz at 2250 meters altitude, then continue along a dirt track to the hamlet of Cashapampa. Our muleteer team awaits us to begin our trek in the Andes. We head towards Llamacorral. The trek begins with the ascent of a narrow gorge marking the entrance to the Quebrada de Santa Cruz. Reaching 3800 meters, the valley begins to widen, and the mountains reveal our campsite. This day is characterized by the transition between a semi-tropical and an Andean environment.Day 4 -
LLAMACORRAL - LAKE ICHICCOCHA - TAULLIPAMPA (4180 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Positive elevation gain 490 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We resumed our hike through the valley and climbed to the small lake of Ichicocha, now dried up due to landslides, then continued on to the Jatuncocha lagoon at 3950 m. The waters, now opaque and green from sediment, created an absolutely stunning panorama. Throughout the day, we passed waterfalls and small lakes. In the evening, we set up camp at Taullipampa (4250 m) in the middle of a beautiful meadow.Day 5 -
TAULLIPAMPA - ALPAMAYO BASE CAMP (4350 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Positive elevation gain 500 m
- Negative elevation 500 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After breakfast, we set off on the trail leading to Alpamayo Base Camp, located at 4,350 meters. We leave the main trail and follow the Arhuaycocha Gorge to the glacier of the same name. We enjoy magnificent views of peaks over 6,000 meters high: Quitaraju, Alpamayo, and Pucahirca frame our hike. We return to Taullipampa Base Camp to enjoy the rest of the afternoon at our leisure.Day 6 -
TAULLIPAMPA - PUNTA UNION - QUEBRADA PARIA (3800 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 500 m
- Negative elevation 1000 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Today's stage takes us to the Punta Union de Santa Cruz pass, located at 4750 meters above sea level. We climb to the foot of the impressive granite pillars of Taulliraju. We descend into the Quebrada Huaripampa valley and set up camp near the Quebrada Paria valley at 3800 meters. The valley is wild, and with a bit of luck, we might see condors soaring high in the sky.Day 7 -
QUEBRADA PARIA - PORTACHUELO - CEBOLLAPAMPA (3840 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Positive elevation gain 920 m
- Negative elevation 820 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We descend quite easily towards the village of Colcabamba. Along the way, we pass through the fields of the Comunero farmers. We cross the river to reach Vaqueria, where our transport takes us to the Portachuelo de Llanganuco pass at 4800 meters altitude. Following the new Yungay-Yanama trail, we arrive at Portachuelo de Llanganuco and discover its stunning panorama: the south face of Huandoy, Chopicalqui, northern Huascarán... A fairly steep path leads us directly to the green lake of Llanganuco, located at 3840 meters altitude.Day 8 -
CEBOLLAPAMPA - LAGOON 69 - CEBOLLAPAMPA (3840 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 800 m
- Negative elevation 750 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We leisurely explored the surrounding area as we made our way to Chacraraju base camp. We hiked through a magnificent landscape dotted with lakes of incredible colors, including Laguna 69. This lagoon is renowned for its striking blue hue, which contrasts sharply with the surrounding glaciers. We then returned to our campsite at Cebollapampa.Day 9 -
CEBOLLAPAMPA - MOLINO - NIDO DE CONDOR (4300 m)
- Transportation 04h
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Positive elevation gain 1250 m
- Negative elevation 820 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After breakfast, we'll transfer by private vehicle to cross the Portachuelo Pass. We'll arrive at Pampa Machay and continue towards the Morococha Valley. Once we reach the Keshu Valley near Molino, we'll hike up to the Nido del Condor at 4300m, where our campsite is located. The panorama is breathtaking, offering a stunning view of the Contrahierbas Glacier.Day 10 -
CONDOR NIDO - YANAYACU (4850 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Positive elevation gain 500 m
- Negative elevation 900 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Today, we cross our last pass, Punta Yanayacu, which rises to 4850 m. We enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the route, gazing at numerous peaks over 6000 m: Huascarán, Perouet, and Chopicalqui. We descend towards Lake Yanayacu for the Quebrada Cancahua, before arriving in the Ulta Valley.Day 11 -
YANAYACU - HUARAZ (3100 m)
- Transportation 01h
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 1h
- Negative elevation 300 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We peacefully conclude our trek by continuing our descent towards the valley entrance to Puente Ulta. Once there, we return by vehicle to the city of Huaraz where we enjoy a free afternoon to stroll around the city. Dinner is on your own.Day 12 -
HUARAZ - LIMA
- Transportation 07h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We travel to Lima by bus and use the remaining free time to explore the Peruvian capital. Meals are not included.Day 13 -
LIMA - PARIS
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We are taken to the airport to catch our flight to Paris. Lunch is at your leisure.Day 14 -
ARRIVAL IN PARIS
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
End of our stayDay 15
Accommodation
- Days 1 to 14
- Comfortable, standard 3-star local hotels, in double rooms with private bathrooms. We ensure that the hotels in the cities are well-located so you can easily explore during your free time.
- Camping in tents during the trek: you sleep in 3-person igloo tents (2 people per tent). There is a toilet tent and a dining tent. The cooks prepare the meals in the designated kitchen tent. You have access to a basin of hot water for washing.
Please note that some accommodations are not always heated. In some, heaters can be made available upon request.
Access
Departure
Aéroports de Paris
Day 1
End of stay
Aéroports de Paris
Day 15
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Price details
The price includes
- Round-trip international flights and airport taxes
- Supervision by a French-speaking tour guide
- Land transport
- The Lima-Huaraz round-trip bus
- The excursions detailed in the program
- Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary, in a double room
- Full board except for meals listed as "free" in the itinerary
- The tents and cooking equipment
- A hyperbaric chamber and oxygen cylinder in case of altitude sickness problems
- The entrance to Huascaran Park
The price does not include
- Travel insurance
- Registration fees
- Airport transfer fees in case of a flight different from that of the group.
- Drinks and mineral water during the stay, including during meals (see section "Food/Water").
- Meals listed as "free" in the daily itinerary. Expect to spend approximately 10 to 15 USD per meal, per person.
- Tips for local teams
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
Camping equipment is provided. This includes:
- Three-person tents for two people.
- Foam mattresses.
- A large mess tent.
- A large kitchen tent.
- A sanitary tent.
- A hyperbaric chamber and oxygen cylinder for any altitude sickness problems during the trek.
Equipment to bring
- A warm sleeping bag (comfort temperature -10°C. (It is possible to rent a sleeping bag from Huaraz for €5/day).
- A sleeping bag liner (fleece) for added comfort.
- A toiletry kit (wipes to replace water, etc.). As much as possible, choose biodegradable products (Marseille soap and shampoo, especially important for nights spent with locals).
- A swimsuit.
- A quick-drying towel.
- A change of clothes for the evening.
- A 1.5 litre or 2 litre water bottle.
- A thermos (optional)
- A pair of sunglasses with a high protection rating.
- A headlamp, spare batteries and bulbs.
- A Swiss Army knife or equivalent (in the hold).
- A pair of telescopic hiking poles (recommended).
- Toilet paper and a lighter to burn it after use.
Clothing to bring
- A cap or hat for the sun.
- A scarf to protect the neck.
- One or two thermal undergarments (short or long-sleeved T-shirts).
- T-shirts (short and long sleeves), preferably made of quick-drying technical material.
- A lightweight fleece or equivalent.
- A warm fleece or equivalent.
- A breathable, waterproof windproof jacket with a Gore-Tex type hood.
- A down jacket, like a puffer jacket, for the evening.
- A rain cape.
- One or two pairs of long shorts.
- Comfortable walking trousers (ideally with detachable legs).
- A spare pair of trousers.
- Tights or equivalent for nighttime.
- A pair of comfortable, waterproof trekking shoes with a high-cut upper and grippy sole. For trekking, the upper must be high and reinforced, and waterproofing must always be combined with breathability. The sole is abrasion-resistant and has sufficient tread to handle difficult terrain.
- A pair of sneakers or equivalent light shoes for the evening.
- A pair of sandals (optional).
- Pairs of walking socks
- A hat and a pair of gloves.
Nights can be very cold from June to August and it is important to be well equipped.
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