THE GIANT OF THE BLANCA

NEVADO CHOPICALQUI 6354M

DURATION04 DAYS
FROMUSD 1,195.00
DIFFICULTY
HARD
CODE: CLB-CHO-04

The Heart of Ancash

Chopicalqui is the fifth highest mountain in the Cordillera Blanca. It offers an aesthetic route and a summit with impressive views of the Huascarán and Huandoy massifs.

MAX ALTITUDE6,354 MASL
TYPETechnical Expedition
SEASONJune - August
SERVICEElite UIAGM Guide
The Heart of
LATITUDE09° 05' 12" S
LONGITUDE77° 34' 26" W
Timeline

Expedition

01
DAY 01

HUARAZ (3100M) – CHOPICALQUI CURVE – MORAINE CAMP (4800M)

Transfer from Huaraz to the Chopicalqui curve. Start of the ascent to the moraine camp. Demanding approach day.

MAX ELEVATION4800m
ESTIMATED TIME6-7h Ascent
02
DAY 02

MORAINE CAMP (4800M) – HIGH CAMP (5480M)

Crossing the moraine and technical glacier section to reach the high camp. Preparation for the summit attack.

MAX ELEVATION5480m
ESTIMATED TIME4-5h Ascent
03
DAY 03

HIGH CAMP (5480M) – CHOPICALQUI SUMMIT (6354M)

Summit attack via the normal route. Spectacular views of the Cordillera Blanca. Descent to the moraine camp.

MAX ELEVATION6354m
ESTIMATED TIME14-15h Day
04
DAY 04

MORAINE CAMP (4800M) – CURVE – HUARAZ (3100M)

Final descent to the curve and return transport to Huaraz city.

MAX ELEVATION3100m
VISUAL RECORD

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