4 Days / 3 Nights | Cordillera Blanca, Peru
Located in the heart of the Cordillera Blanca, inside Huascarán National Park, Nevado Yanapaccha (5,460 m / 17,913 ft) is an exceptional classroom for learning and practicing alpine techniques.
This 4-day mountaineering course combines theory, glacier practice, ice climbing, and rescue techniques — culminating in a summit ascent of Yanapaccha itself.
With crevasses, seracs, and ice walls reaching up to 65°, Yanapaccha offers the perfect training ground for both beginner and intermediate climbers who wish to gain hands-on experience in glacier travel, crevasse rescue, and self-rescue techniques under the guidance of UIAGM / IFMGA-certified mountain guides.
Quick Facts Mountaineering Course Yanapaccha
- Location: Cordillera Blanca, Huascarán National Park – Peru
- Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
- Summit Elevation: 5,460 m / 17,913 ft
- Max. Altitude: 5,686 m / 18,654 ft
- Difficulty: Moderate / Technical Training
- Availability: March – October
- Route: Llanganuco Valley → Yanapaccha Glacier → Summit
- Guide Ratio: 1:3 (guide : participants)
👉 Ideal for mountaineering students and trekkers seeking to learn glacier safety and technical climbing skills in real conditions.
Highlights Mountaineering Course Yanapaccha
- Learn essential glacier, ice, and rope techniques directly on the mountain
- Practice ice climbing, anchoring, rescue & self-rescue
- Summit Yanapaccha (5,460 m) on the final day
- Train and camp at Morrena Camp (5,000 m) beneath stunning Andean peaks
- Led by UIAGM / IFMGA-certified instructors with extensive field experience
Itinerary at a Glance
| Day | Route | Max Elevation | Duration | Highlights |
| 1 | Huaraz → Llanganuco → Morrena Camp | 5,000 m / 16,404 ft | 3.5 h drive + 4 h hike | Arrival & introduction to mountaineering techniques |
| 2 | Glacier Training & Ice Techniques | 5,000–5,200 m | Full day | Equipment handling, knots, rope work, ice climbing |
| 3 | Rescue & Self-Rescue Practice | 5,200 m | Full day | Crevasse rescue, anchors, safety systems |
| 4 | Summit Yanapaccha (5,460 m) → Return to Huaraz | 5,460 m | 5–6 h ascent + 3–4 h descent | Final ascent & certification |
(Times and altitudes may vary slightly with weather and group pace.)
