Cordillera Blanca — Technical
The climbing route
One of the valley's six-thousanders, with a long and physically demanding route — a classic for those seeking extreme altitude with solid technique. Tap a stage to see it on the profile.
Huaraz → Chopicalqui Base Camp
Transfer from Huaraz to the trailhead, with an approach walk to base camp — an acclimatization day before heading up to the high camps.
Base Camp → Camp Morrena
Climb up rocky moraine to a dry acclimatization camp, with the first wide views of the massif.
Camp Morrena → High Camp
Entry onto the glacier and a roped advance to high camp, located just below the summit ridge — crevasses are present in this section, roped travel is always recommended.
High Camp → Chopicalqui Summit (6,354m)
Departure in the dead of night toward the final ridge, with a steep snow/ice wall above 6,000m — the route's main technical difficulty, demanding due to the altitude.
Descent: the same route back down to base camp (~6–7h from the summit) in a single long day — transfer to Huaraz the next day.
