Climbing nevado Quitaraju
Cordillera Blanca
After having climbed the south west channel of Alpamayo, many cordadas take the opportunity to climb this snowy mountain located just in front.
Summit: 6040 m
Route: Northwest Wall, Cotter route
Duration: 5-6 Days
Difficulty: D
Information:
Itinerary:
Day 01: Huaraz - Cashapampa (2800 m) - Llamacoral (3750 m)
Duration: 3 hours (by transport from Huaraz), 4 – 5 hours approx. (walking time).
Day 02: Llamacoral - Base Camp (4250 m)
Duration: 5hrs aprox.
Day 03: Base Camp - High camp (5450 m)
Day 04: High camp - Quitaraju Summit (6040 m) – High camp
Duration: 6 a 7 hours approx. (Optional: you can go down to Base Camp).
Day 05: High camp - Base Camp
Duration: 4 a 5 hours approx.
Day 06: Base Camp - Cashapampa – Huaraz
Duration: 4 - 5 hours approx. (walking time) 3 hours (transportation to Huaraz)
Services:
Our Services Include:
- Private transportation to/from your hotel.
- Mountain guide UIAGM, Cook and Porters.
- Donkeys and Donkey drivers (the amount depends of the group size).
- Complete meals during the expedition (Good and varied food, vegetarian option).
- Camping equipment (tents, tables, chairs, kitchen equipment, Etc.).
- Huascarán National Park Entry ticket fee.
- First aid kit.
Our services do not Include:
- Sleeping bag.
- Personal climbing equipment.
- Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day.
- Extra meals or drinks in the villages.
- Tips (optional)