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Durée du voyage 6 jours
Type de voyage Andinisme
Degré de difficulté Niveau technique élevé
(uniquement pour grimpeurs expérimentés)
Départ de l'expédition Cashapampa
Fin de l'expédition Cashapampa
Point culminant Quitaraju 6036m
Distance parcourue Environ 65km
Saison De fin mai à début septembre |
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The broad peak of Mount Quitaraju is located right next to the famous Mount Alpamayo, and the same high camp is used to reach the summits of both the giants of the Cordillera Blanca. Far fewer people choose to climb Quitaraju, so while several groups are likely to be scaling the steep south face of Alpamayo, the chances are that you will have Quitaraju all to yourself. While not quite as steep as its neighbour, Quitaraju’s most-used summit route up the north face is longer, requiring over 12 rope-lengths of sheer ice climbing. It is also possible to reach the summit via the west ridge, which is an airy, longer, but easier route with outstanding views of the south face and also of Alpamayo (5947m), Artesonraju (6025m), Huandoy (6395m), Huascaran (6768m) and Chopicalqui (6354m), amongst others. Needless to say, the summit rewards climbers with awesome 360-degree views.
This expedition is ideal for experienced mountaineers seeking technical challenge at high altitude.
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JOUR 1 Trajet en véhicule privé jusqu’à Cashapampa (2900m), via Caraz. Trekking jusqu’à Llamacorral (3760m).
Environ 3 heures de route, 5 heures de trekking
JOUR 2 Trekking jusqu’au Camp de Base de l’Alpamayo (4330m).
Environ 7 heures de trekking
JOUR 3 Trekking jusqu’au glacier de l’Alpamayo (4980m), via la moraine. Ascension jusqu’au Camp d’Altitude de l'Alpamayo (5350m)
Environ 3 heures de trekking jusqu’au glacier, 5 heures d'escalade jusqu'au camp d’altitude
JOUR 4 Ascension au sommet du Quitaraju (6036m). Descente jusqu’au Camp d’Altitude de l’Alpamayo (5350m).
Environ 7 heures d'escalade jusqu’au sommet, 4 heures de descente jusqu'au camp d’altitude
JOUR 5 Descente vers le Camp de Base de l’Alpamayo (4330m).
Environ 5 heures de descente
JOUR 6 Trekking jusqu’à Cashapampa (2900m). Retour en véhicule privé jusqu’à Huaraz, via Caraz.
Environ 7 heures de trekking, 3 heures de route |
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