2 Days
Difficult
From $450
2 DAYS CHALLENGE CLIMBING TO COROPUNA MOUNTAIN
Arequipa Climbing

2 DAYS CHALLENGE CLIMBING TO COROPUNA MOUNTAIN

Challenge To 3rd Highest Volcanic-peak Of Peru

Challenge To 3rd Highest Volcanic-peak Of Peru

Nevado Coropuna(6450M), in native Quechua language this snowcapped is called Qoripuna (Gold Mountain or Gold region). This is considered highest and third largest mountain in Peru, located between Colca and Cotahuasi canyon, in the condesuyos province, and surrounding by small villages as Pucuncho, Viraco and Chuquibamba.

Locally El Coropuna is recognized and respected by Andean people as one of the sacred mountain thanks to his 6 cones ice covered, and according the chronicles the Incas did human sacrifices as offerings to their gods.

As mountain tour operator we recommend to mountain climb lovers to have good acclimatize to high altitudes and really good physical condition to reach the summit of Coropuna.

This 2 days climbing tinerary is designed for climbers looking to challenge their climbing skills on rotted glacier, crossing crevices, following western edge until the summit.

Welcome to Peru... WELCOME TO COROPUNA.

IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER

To climb to Coropuna is not considered as technical climb, but there many IMPORTANT factors to consider before to embark on a challenge experience at high altitude:

Good physical condition and be in very healthy.

Good moutaineering gear.

Previous and good acclimatize to altitude.

And hire a good and reliable logistic service.

Day by Day Itinerary

DAY 1: AREQUIPA - COROPUNA FIRST BASE CAMP (5300M - West Route)

At 5AM you will be pick-up from your hotel in Arequipa, today we will drive 294KM crossing vast deserts, from the south to the northeast, some coastal valley as Vitor, El Pedregal, Corire, Aplao (breakfast) and then uphill to Andean village of Chuquibamba, and from there few hours more driving on highlands we will arrive to the end of the road at the base of Coropuna.

Around 2PM we will set up the tents at the first base camp (5300M). OPTIONAL 1 or 2hrs of uphill trek to get more altitude and then return to base camp. Dinner and rest (B – L - D).

DAY 2: COROPUNA WEST SUMMIT 6450M – AREQUIPA

Today wake up will be at midnight (00:00hrs), firstly we will have breakfast, we will wear all our climb gear for safety attach the summit.

Today the distance to climb will be not more than 4KM and 1150 meters of unevenness from the base camp to the summit. This section of climb will be very demanding your physical condition and acclimatization to altitude. The way up will be complete ice covered, and you will challenge many cracks guided by the experience of the mountain guide.

The timing to spend trekking and climbing from the base camp to the summit is relative and according physical conditions of each participant, in normal speed takes between 7hrs and 9hrs to reach the west summit Coropuna Mount (6450M).

The highlight; At the summit we will have prudent time to enjoy one of the best views of the entire geographical landscape from the top of one of the las glaciar on Andes of Peru.

At mentioned time we will return to base camp. The way down could be between 3-4hrs, immediately you will have some food as lunch to recover energy for another 1 or 2hrs of downhill trek to find our jeep and then drive back to your hotel in Arequipa for about 7hrs. Along the way will stop in a small town to have dinner, excluded (B - L).

NOTE: Today will be one of the hardest and longest day of your live, with fully of challenge at every step over 5000M of altitude.

Pricing

Group Service

1+ participants
$450 USD

Private Service

1 person
$920 USD
2 people
$1200 USD ($600 USD/person)
3 people
$1400 USD ($467 USD/person)
4 people
$1600 USD ($400 USD/person)

Group Service prices are per person. Private Service shows total group price — per-person rate is indicated. Contact us for group discounts and custom itineraries.

What's Included & Not Included

Included

  • Pick-up from customer hotel.
  • Mountain English-speaking guide.
  • 2 days of private jeep from/to Arequipa.
  • Camping equipment (Tents and mattress).
  • Climbing gear (Crampons, ice axe, helmet, harness and rope).
  • Meals on the mountain of Coropuna (2B - 2L - 1D).
  • Oxygen bottle and first aid kit.
  • Rescue evacuation at any time.
  • Drop-off at customer hotel in Arequipa.

Not Included

  • Travel and accident insurance.
  • Hotel in Arequipa.
  • Personal equipments as sleeping bag (-10ºC), headlamp, gloves, and others.
  • Porters to carry the meals and camping/climbing equipment or personal porter to your personal items - This service can be hired for $175 USD per day.
  • Drinking water and snacks on the mountains.
  • Second day dinner, on the way back to Arequipa.
  • Personal medicine for altitude sickness; Soroche pills or Diamox (Acetazolamida), under medical prescription.
  • Tip and gratuities for guide and camp staff.

How to Reserve

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What to Bring

Backpack 70Lt minimum.
Sleeping bag -10ºC (can be hired from our office for $7 USD per day, in Arequipa).
Windproof jacket, trousers, gloves, etc.
Strong comfortable and mountaineering boots to fix crampons.
One complete change of clothing.
Sweater and thermal pants (something warm).
8 liters of water per person and day.
Headlamp and extra batteries.
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun.
Sun block (sun protection cream).
Toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc.
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries.
Personal first aid kit.
Walking sticks or poles.

Recommendations

ADVICE - CLIMBING DIFFICULT TO COROPUNA MOUNTAIN

To have good acclimatization, good physical conditions and good quality of mountaineering gear.

THE CLIMB TO COROPUNA IS ONE OF THE HARDEST TREK/CLIMB EVEN DURING THE WET AND DRY SEASON - THE WAY UP IS VERY SANDY AND EVERY STEP WILL BE HARD, COLD, HOT, DUSTY, AND WINDY, BUT AWARDED WITH NICE VIEW AROUND - TO ALL CUSTOMERS WE RECOMMEND TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE TO CROWN THE SUMMIT.

HIGH ALTITUDE MEDECINE – DIAMOX (Acetazolamide)

Diamox (Acetazolamide) is used for the prevention or lessening of symptoms related to mountain sickness in climbers attempting rapid ascent and in those experiencing mountain sickness despite gradual ascent.

The most common symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) are headache, GI symptoms (nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite), dizziness, fatigue and sleeping difficulties at high altitude. The severity of the symptoms can vary depending on speed of ascent, strenuous activity at or reaching high altitude, time spent at high altitude and previous history of AMS. Take one 125 mg tablet twice a day. Begin this medicine 24 hours before arriving at high altitude and continue for 48 hours while at high altitude. You may continue taking Diamox up to 48 hours longer if your symptoms indicate you need for additional pills.

3 Rules for High Altitude Travelers

1- Learn the early symptoms of altitude illness and be willing to recognize when you have them.

2- Never ascend to sleep at a higher altitude with any symptoms of altitude illness.

3- Descend if your symptoms are getting worse while resting at the same altitude.

Contraindications

You should NOT take Diamox if you are allergic to acetazolamide or other sulfa drugs.

Do not take Diamox if you have kidney disease, liver disease or severe lung disease (COPD, CHF, Asthma, etc.).

Do not take this medication if you are taking high dose aspirin therapy or have sodium or potassium disturbances, or if you have glaucoma or diabetes.

This is just information without any medical prescriptions. Any case we recommend to discuss the use of Diamox with your doctor.

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