COROPUNA NEVADO 6,425 Msnm. TYPE : High Mountain. DIFFICULTY : Medium. DURATION : 02 days and 01 night. PROGRAM. DAY 01: The ascent to the snowy Coropuna is one of the stratovolcanic complex of the mountain range of the Andes of the south of Peru, located in the department of Arequipa. Very early in the morning we pick up the passengers, and travel in suitable vehicles, towards the valley of Majes, then we go up to the village of Chuquibamba. Then take the road to Cotahuasi to approach, by the south side, to the Base of the Mountain (5,200 m / 8 hours), near the Pallarcocha Lagoon, place where the camp is installed. DAY 02: Camp 1- Very early in the morning we will start the ascent. With the use of technical mountain equipment, and in slow march for 6 hours, we will reach the summit (6,425 m.). It is possible to climb at certain times of the year with ski mountaineering. The return is to the Base Camp (4 hours). Then we return to the city of Arequipa (6 hours), stop in the valley of Majes. Possibility of typical lunch in Punta Colorada, speciality of Camarones. INCLUDES: Specialized high mountain guide. Private transportation (4×4) Camping equipment (mattresses and tents). Cooking equipment Climbing equipment such as crampons, ice picks and safety rope (only if there is snow on the summit). Food (02 Breakfasts/02 Lunches and 02 Dinner) Oxygen Bottle (inside the car) First aid kit Communication equipment NOT INCLUDED Sleeping bag. Backpack of 70 liters minimum. Flashlight. Trekking boots. Walking sticks. WHAT TO BRING? Sleeping bag Backpack 70Lt minimum 5Lt of water minimum per person. Snacks, it is very important in the mountain, this should be little, but very energetic, dry fruit a mix of approximately 250 grams: Nuts, chestnuts, pecans, raisins, peanuts, cherries, plums, etc. Personal medications Trekking poles Waterproof jacket or poncho (December – April) Good trekking shoes. Headlamp for the night. Sunscreen Toilet paper Sunglasses. HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN I GO OUT WITH? minimum 02 people maximum 05 people. IMPORTANT NOTE – It is vital to be in good physical condition. If any of the group has any difficulty due to fatigue or other factors and decides to return to Base Camp. The Main Guide will coordinate with the Auxiliary Guide and/or porters for the descent to the base camp, so that he/she is not left alone and if an emergency arises, the evacuation will be coordinated according to the seriousness of the case.