Nevado Copa is located in the Cordillera Blanca of the Peruvian Andes within the Huascaran National Park in the Ancash region where its highest point of elevation reaches 6188 m, acting as a natural boundary between the provinces of Asuncion and Carhuaz.
Copa has a plateau-shaped structure rising from 5200 meters to the summit at 6188 m. Part of the western slopes are ideal for skiing, however there are section to avoid that have deep crevasses.
If you want to do this type of climbing, it is necessary to acclimatize previously for several days and be in good physical/technical conditions
The itinerary is a model to follow, however, situations such as natural disasters, climate change, landslides, political unrest, strikes, demonstrations, changes in government regulations or another force majeure may cause this program to vary.
Our expedition begins from the city of Huaraz were we set off approximately 2 hours by bus to the town of Vicos. From here we will start our hike on a Zigzag trail that will take us through farmland and a eucalyptus forest until we reach lake Lejiacocha. We will spend the rest of the day setting up camp and getting settled for the night. Approximately 5 to 6 hours.
Our hike begins along the edge of lake Lejiacocha until we reach the moraine field. From here we will cautiously navigate around large rocks, making our way through the moraine until arriving at the glacier. We will then ascend the glacier until we reach a large plateau (high camp 5200m) where we will setup camp. Approximately 4 to 5 hours.
We will begin our climb to the summit at around 1:00 am. Navigating the glacial plateau, zigzagging and overcoming crevasses and other obstacles until we reach the summit. From the summit we will have an impressive view of the surrounding peaks. We will descend back to high camp to dismantle the tents, pack our gear and then descend further to lake Lejiacocha base camp. 9 to 12 hours.
We will begin our hike, approximately 4 to 5 hours, back to the town of Vicos and board the bus that will drive us 2 hours back to the city Huaraz. Transfer to the hotel; end of our services.
This program is designed exclusively for private groups in order to provide you a better experience. We have local certified guides and support team at your disposal. If you have any questions regarding our packages and pricing options please feel free to contact us.
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