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Fly into the Cordillera Blanca and climb Alpamayo with helicopter access to base camp, a short technical approach, and guided summit support. This seven-day VIP program mixes steep ice climbing with high-altitude logistics and luxury base-camp services.
Fly into the Cordillera Blanca and climb Alpamayo with helicopter access to base camp, a short technical approach, and guided summit support. This seven-day VIP program mixes steep ice climbing with high-altitude logistics and luxury base-camp services.
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Operated by Peru Expeditions Tours · Huaraz, Ancash
A thin, cold light lifts over the Cordillera Blanca as the helicopter drops into a bowl of ice and moraine. The southwest face of Alpamayo looms like a carved wall of blue ice — sheer, steep and notoriously photogenic — and on this expedition you begin at altitude with a luxury base camp and a small, technical team.
expert.
7 days.
High aerobic fitness, leg strength, and proven high-altitude climbing experience required
Yes—this is a technical alpine climb requiring previous experience on steep ice and glacier routes, and proficiency with ice tools and crampons.
The dry season in the Cordillera Blanca (roughly May–September) offers the most stable weather and is the preferred window for technical ascents.
Helicopter transfers shorten approaches and reduce trekking, allowing a condensed 7-day schedule, but operations depend on weather and aircraft weight limits.
Guided expeditions typically include entrance fees to Huascarán National Park; confirm with the operator for permit and local fee details.
Alpamayo rose to prominence in the mid-20th century for its aesthetic ice walls and became a classic objective in Cordillera Blanca mountaineering history.
Climbs occur within Huascarán National Park where glacial retreat and increased human impact are concerns; follow leave-no-trace practices and respect park regulations.
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