2-day, 1-night Misti climb

This is the fastest way to climb Misti, but not nearly as interesting as the 3-day,2-night alternative.

This route is direct & steeper. We noticed climbers approaching from the Arequipa side sometimes skip the final pitch up to the iron cross, perhaps due to a steep snow field when coming from this direction. The one thing we like about this route is that you spend less time at altitude than with the 3-day.

If symptoms of altitude sickness get to you, descend immediately.

We have not done this hike, but were told that mice live at the campsite. Keep vermin out of your food.

2-day route ... prior to Misti, hike the Colca Canyon from Cabanaconde 3287m for acclimatization. Alternatively, hike Misti immediately after arrival from Cuzco 3326m or Puno which is even higher night 0 = Arequipa 2230m ... hired 4WD vehicle delivers you to just below Los Pastores via a dirt track ... climb 1100m to campsite night 1= Nido de Aguilas 4700m ... at first light slow, steady climb to the summit ... investigate the summit craters (1 hour) ... easy, sliding descent back to campsite ... break camp, descend back to vehicle