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| Price | £1895 or US$3695 or | |
| Flights from UK | from £800 | |
| Dates | 27 July - 16 August 2007 | |
| Duration | 21 days | |
| Grade | 2A - 3B | |
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Exploratory trekking and mountaineering in Southern Peru
The picture above was taken high on the north ridge of Chichicapac during Andes 'First Ascents in Peru' expedition in June 2005. The 2005 trip to Southern Peru was very successful, with some clients reaching nine different 5000m summits, including several new routes and several first ascents and all clients reaching the top of Chichicapac, our highest summit.
Sold out in 2005 and 2006, book early for 2008.
See our 'Firsts' page for some preliminary photos from our 2006 expedition.
We will probably run a similar expedition in late August-September 2008, email for details if you are interested.
See also our Cordillera Blanca First Ascent trip in June 2008
Based out of Cuzco in south eastern Peru, this expedition will attempt first ascents of new routes on some of the remotest peaks in this part of Peru as part of a long remote trip in the Cordillera Vilcanota. There will be a chance to see some of the fascinating city of Cuzco and a day trip to Machu Picchu at the start of the expedition.
The routes are expected to be relatively easy ascents on moderate glaciers, with occasionally some steeper climbing to gain the summits. The peaks are in the range of 5200-6000m high. While previous experience of winter climbing would be useful it is not essential. The trip itself is through some very remote and unexplored territory and should be a fascinating experience in its own right and as the ascents are optional this trip is also suitable for adventurous trekkers. This whole main phase of the expedition will be a long trip of nearly two weeks into very remote mountain country.
Due to the nature of this expedition we cannot disclose the names of any peaks or routes until we receive a booking form and deposit. On receipt of these we will issue a further information sheet giving details of the route and the peaks we intend to climb.
We ran similar first ascents
trips to the Cordillera Vilcanota in 1999 and 2006, to the nearby Apolobamba in
2002 and 2003, and to the Carabaya in 2005, all of which provided some
interesting climbing at an easy standard. Highlights of these trips included
first ascents in 2005 of the east glacier on Chichicapac 5614m F, the first ever
ascent of Chichicapac SE, PD. In previous years we also climbed the south face
of Palomani Grande 5723m, PD, the SE ridge of Ananea 5853m, PD, and first ever
ascents to the summits of Ritipata Oeste, AD, and Palomani Tranca Central
c.5630m, AD.
See our Firsts
page for a summary of these and other recent activities.
Included in our Price |
Not Included in our Price |
| All land transport in Peru as per
itinerary. All accommodation in Peru as per itinerary. Sightseeing day at Machu Picchu. Food while in the mountains. Organisation and planning of the expedition. Porter/pack animal service to base camps. Tents, stoves, ropes and other communal equipment. National Park and climbing permits. Services of a western (usually UK) expedition leader. |
Flights to Cuzco via Lima. Airport Taxes. Insurance. Personal equipment (e.g. clothing, sleeping bag, helmet, ice-axes). Meals and snacks in towns and cities. Laundry, souvenirs, tips and drinks. |
General Information about our holidays
Please read our warning on altitude before booking this expedition to high altitudes.
Please read the comments about our style of trip before booking one of our treks or expeditions.
Who runs 'Andes' and where we are based
What is and isn't included in the price of your holiday
General information about equipment, accommodation, flights, meals etc.
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