Trek and climb, in one trip

Trekking & climbing combos in Peru

Walk yourself fit and acclimatised through the Cordillera Blanca or Huayhuash, then turn to a summit. The trek does the acclimatising; the climb is the reward — all of it under UIAGM guides.

Built-in acclimatisation UIAGM mountain guides Tailor-made programs

5,752m

Nevado Pisco

6,034m

Tocllaraju summit

May-Sept

Best weather window

2:1 Max

Ratio on technical peaks

How it works

The trek gets you ready for the climb

Why not pair a Cordillera Blanca or cordillera Huayhuash trek with a climb? Start with a relaxed walk through varied, spectacular mountain scenary, then take on the challenge of one or more PeruvianAndes summits. The trekking days di the quiet work for you: they build acclimatisation and the strength your legs will need higher uo.

We run a range of trek and climb combinations. Some peaks suit first time climbers who want to be taught the basics; others hold real technical climbing for experienced mountaineers. There is something here for everyone – and a sensible step up from one to the next.

The combinations below are only a starting point. There are many more, and every one of them is flexible. Hisao and Eli Morales will sit down with you and desing a tailor made program, any trek circuit, any peaks you would like to climb built aound your experience and what you want from the trip.

ON THE TREK: Donkeys carry the tents, the kitchen, the food and your kit bag. You walk with a light daypack, camera, snacks, water, a warm jacket. Our guides and crew know how to move at altitude: we walk slowly, rest often, and keep you supplied with plenty of boiled water to drink.

ON THE CLIMB: Every ascent is led by an IFMGA/UIAGM certified mountain guide, backed by licensed assistant guides and experienced climbing porters. Pack animals haul the gear to base camp, and on routes with a high camp, our porters carry the tents, ropes, and food. Prefer to travel light? You can hire a private porter to carry your personal gear.

Safety on the mountain

How we keep the ratios safe

We run every trek and climb with a high ratio of staff to clients. That is deliberate: if someone is injured, ill or simply tired, there are always enough trained guides and crew on the route to help that person down to Huaraz — without the rest of the group having to turn back.

3:1Max

5,000m and non-technical peaks

2:1Max

6,000m and technical peaks

100%

UIAGM lead guide, every climb

Weather & season

The settled weather usually runs from May to September. Five-thousand-metre and non-technical peaks can be climbed across that whole window; the bigger 6,000m and technical peaks come into condition from mid-June to late August, and a few are only safe to attempt in July and August. High-mountain weather is volatile, though, and global warming has made it less predictable — be ready for it to turn.

Retreating glaciers

The glaciers here are retreating fast. Some that were climbed thirty years ago have disappeared completely, and the ice changes from one year to the next — sometimes one month to the next. Any route description, ours or a guidebook's, is a general guide only: conditions on the day are what count.

Insurance is not optional

The Peruvian police will not launch a mountain rescue after a serious incident — an avalanche or a fall into a crevasse — until payment, or a guarantee of payment, is in hand. Carrying mountaineering and travel insurance that covers rescue, evacuation and repatriation is your responsibility, and it is non-negotiable for any climb with us.

Best Season

May - Sept

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In their own words

What our combo climbers tell us

"Thanks to everyone at Peruvian Andes Adventures for all their help and support — in particular Anne for the detailed pre-trip information and for answering our many questions, and Amy from the Huaraz office for always being there and never losing her smile. Jorge prepared and presented 5-star meals in the wilderness. Hisao and Iber led us to the summit of Ishinca, and Heimer guided us on the Huayhuash trek. We believe we could not have made a better choice."

"Great trip! We loved the trek and enjoyed our first taste of climbing on Diablo Mudo. The support from the guide and crew was exceptional."

Let us build it with you

Design your tailor-made combo

Tell Anne Thomson and our Huaraz team your dates, your group size and the peaks you have in mind. We will put together a combination that acclimatises you properly and matches your experience — and answer every question along the way.

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