MOUNT VALLUNARAJU

A perfect peak for your first mountaineering experience! 🌟

Vallunaraju belongs to the Chinchay Massif in the Cordillera Blanca and offers one of the most spectacular views of Huaraz. With easy access and a moderate level of difficulty, it’s the ideal climb for beginner mountaineers or for those looking to acclimatize before higher peaks. 🧗‍♂️❄️

Itinerary

Day 1: Huaraz - LLaca Valley - Moraine Camp
We’ll start the day early with breakfast at your hotel and head out in our private vehicle toward the Llaca Valley, passing through small Andean villages like Marian and Cachipampa. 🚐🏞️
From the Llaca Refuge (4,200 m), we begin a 3-hour hike up to the moraine camp, surrounded by majestic views of the Ocsapalca, Ranrapalca, and León Dormido peaks. 🏕️ We arrive at camp around 1:00 pm, enjoy lunch, and check our climbing gear to get ready for the big day!
- 📏 Hike Distance: 2 km / 1.24 mi
- 🕖 Start Time: 7:00 am
- 🏕️ Overnight: Camping in tents
- Elevation Gain: +750 m
- Hiking Time: 3 – 4 hrs
- Camp Altitude: 4,950 m / 16,240 ft
Day 2: Moraine Camp - Summit of Vallunaraju - Huaraz
🌄 Summit day! We’ll wake up around 2:00 am, have a warm breakfast, and hike 30 minutes across rocks to reach the glacier. There, we gear up with crampons, harnesses, helmet and rope, and start the 4-hour climb to the summit.
The ascent is steady and safe, perfect for learning the basics of mountaineering. On top, you'll be rewarded with 360° views of snow-capped giants like Huascarán, Tocllaraju, Copa, Ranrapalca, and more! 📸🌤️
After soaking in the views and taking epic photos, we’ll descend back to the moraine camp (approx. 2 hrs), and then continue all the way down to Llaca Valley, where our vehicle will be waiting to take us back to Huaraz. 🏔️➡️🏙️
- Ascent: 3.2 km / 1.98 mi
- Descent: 5.2 km / 3.23 mi
- 🕑 Start Time: 2:00 am
- 🏨 Accommodation: Hotel in Huaraz.
- Elevation: +736 m / -1,486 m
- Hiking Time: 12 – 14 hrs
- Summit Altitude: 5,686 m / 18,654 ft