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Expeditions to South America

Alpamayo

Altitude 5,947m/19,511ft » Duration 23 Days » Grade 4B

An alpine ascent of 'the world's most beautiful mountain'

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Alpamayo Photo: © Mike Spencer

Introduction

Alpamayo is a steep, perfectly formed ice pyramid situated in the heart of Peru's Cordillera Blanca. Its impressive shape and spectacularly fluted ice face ensure that it remains a coveted summit for aspiring alpine climbers. This expedition climbs the south-west face by either the Ferrari Route, or the French Direct, on mostly 45° snow and ice. Team members must therefore be comfortable climbing Alpine AD or Scottish III/IV... read more

You can round off your trip with an optional extension ... read more about Alpamayo extensions.

  • Huascaran Extension 10 days - £560

Availability of this expedition

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Experience Required

The Alpamayo expedition provides a great climb in a superb setting. It is attainable by those who have climbed Alpine routes of at least AD.
This expedition is graded 4B... read more about grades
Our Alpine Ice Courses and our Chamonix Climber courses would provide good skills preparation for Alpamayo.

Team Composition

Dave Walsh will be leading the 2008 Alpamayo and Huascaran expeditions. Dave is one of our most experienced leaders and is also our Senior Course Director on our Scottish Winter Courses and Rock Climbing and Scrambling Courses... read more

There are 10 places available on the expedition.

Leader Dave Walsh (Jun '08).

Expedition Itinerary

Day 1: Fly from London to Lima. We arrive in Lima in the late evening and are taken to our hotel in the city centre. Team members joining in Lima can meet the rest of the team at the hotel and make arrangements for the drive to Huaraz the following morning...read more

Pre-Expedition Meeting

Prior to all our expeditions, we host a Pre-Expedition Weekend in North Wales... read more

Equipment

To join the Alpamayo expedition you need the following specialist equipment... read more
We have a comprehensive Equipment Hire Service

Insurance

Special travel insurance is available from us which provides a wide range of cover... read more

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please contact us by telephone:
  • +44 (0) 845 345 8848
Alternatively, you can contact us by email

First Expedition
July 2002
Summits
4
Total
6
Latest Reports & Photos (Aug '06)
Alpamayo North Face from moraine campAlpamayo at sunsetNear Alpamayo base camp
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Dates

Prices (choose currency)

UK full cost
price without taxes
£3,080
£2,896
Lima£2,160
Single Trip Insurance£220

Altitude Profile

Courses

To get the most from your expedition, Jagged Globe offer courses to make sure you have all the skills and the fitness you need [more]

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