THE ICE ROUTE PASTORURI GLACIER 5250M
EXPEDITION ID: HZ-PAS-FD
Witness of Time
Pastoruri Glacier is now a symbol of climate change. Despite its retreat, it remains one of the easiest access points to high mountains above 5,000m, offering otherworldly landscapes and the majesty of the Puyas Raimondi.
LOCATION Catac, Cordillera Blanca
BOTANY Puyas Raimondi
ACTIVITY Ice / Photography
ACCESS Gentle Hike
HIGH MOUNTAIN EXPLORATION
Operations Timeline
08:30 AM
DEPARTURE FROM HUARAZ
Departure southwards through the Huaylas Valley. We pass through Recuay, Ticapampa, and Catac.
STATUS Start
10:30 AM
PACHACOTO & PUYAS
Entry to the National Park. Visit to the Pumapampa carbonated waters and the ancient Puyas Raimondi.
MASL 3900m
11:30 AM
PAINTINGS & PUMA EYE
Observation of cave paintings and the "Puma Eye", a spring with changing colors.
STATUS Culture
12:30 PM
PASTORURI GLACIER
30-40 min walk to the glacier base. Observation of the frozen lagoon and ice crevasses.
MASL 5200m
STATUS 2 h stay
03:30 PM
LUNCH IN CATAC
Descent and stop in Catac to enjoy a typical regional lunch.
STATUS Gastronomy
06:30 PM
ARRIVAL IN HUARAZ
Arrival at Huaraz Main Square. End of the day.
STATUS End
END OF TOUR
VISUAL LOG
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