Main Info
Vallunaraju at 5,686m., is one of the few peaks in the Cordillera Blanca , that can be seen directly from Huaraz as well from Cordillera Negra. It can be easily identified and distinguished from other mountains for its double – headed summit from which the northern the summit is the highest one. Vallunaraju can be climbed from the town of Huaraz in two days. The climb is an enjoyable, moderate mountaineering adventure, with great views from all aspects during the climb.
Vallunaraju is suitable for both first time climbers and experienced climbers wanting to work on their mountaineering skills, crevasse and snow travel and ice climbing. A great peak to include at the end of your trek, or as an acclimation mountain prior to attempting a larger nearby challenge
| Season | May to september |
| Climbing Grade | Easy/ Moderate |
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| Date & price | All year but the best months are:
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Itinerary
in the morning drive to the end of Quebrada Llaca. From here walk up to Vallunaraju moraine camp 3 – 4 hours. Night in the tents
We will start early , we climb Vallunaraju. The route climbs easily up the initially gentle glacier, before gaining the upper ridge with one steeper step after the top We’ll descend back down to moraine camp after the Quebrada Llaca, meet our van and continue down to Huaraz hotel
