Ascent of PISCO
- Ascent
- 4 days
- June to August
- Peru
Along the way
An itinerary which allows the discovery of the main attractions of the White Cordillera and especially the climbing of a summit with a high level of difficulty!
An exceptional program, appropriate for those wanting a first-class experience on a glacier perfect for a proper acclimatization before moving to the more technical summits.

Daily program
Day 1: HUARAZ – PISCO BASE CAMP
In the morning, departure by private vehicle for Cebollapampa, departure point of the hike to the base camp.
Night at camp at an altitude of 4350 meters a.s.l. (el. 14,271 feet).
Hiking time: 3 to 4 hours; Elevation gain: + 450 m (1,476 feet)
Day 2: BASE CAMP – CAMP MORAINE
Day dedicated to the ascent to Camp Moraine.
Night at camp (el. 4950 m.a.s.l. / 16,240 feet).
Hiking time: 3 to 4 hours; Elevation gain: + 600 m (1,968 feet).
Day 3: ASCENT OF PISCO (el. 5752 m.a.s.l. / 18,871 feet) / ASCENT
In the early morning, we start the ascent of Pisco, at an altitude of 5752 m.a.s.l (el. 18,871 feet).
Night at Camp Moraine.
Hiking time: 7 to 8 hours; Elevation gain/loss: + 800 m (2,624 feet)/– 800 m (2,624 feet)
Day 4: CAMP MORAINE – HUARAZ
Return to Cebollapampa, and then to Camp Moraine. Transfer by bus to Huaraz.
Hiking time: around 4 hours; Elevation gain: - 1050 m (3 444 feet).






