THE GIANT OF THE BLANCA
NEVADO CHOPICALQUI 6354M
DURATION04 DAYS
FROMUSD 1,195.00
DIFFICULTY
HARD
CODE: CLB-CHO-04
The Heart of Ancash
TECHNICAL PACKAGE
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
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
EXPEDITION GALLERY
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