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June 27th – July 5th, 2027 · Race day: Sunday, July 4
Price on request · Secure your spot with a 10% down payment · Payment plans available
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Skyrace Journey
High in the Peruvian Andes, the Cordillera Blanca is the highest tropical mountain range on Earth: a wall of glaciers, turquoise lagoons and granite peaks crowned by Huascarán, Peru’s highest summit at 6,768 m. At its feet sits Huaraz, a mountain town at 3,050 m that Peruvians call la Suiza peruana, the Switzerland of Peru. It is home to the Ultra Trail Cordillera Blanca, one of South America’s most celebrated mountain races.
This nine-day journey follows the wind, from the sea breeze of the Pacific to the cold air that falls off the glaciers. We take you into the high Andes at an unhurried pace, with time to adapt, move with intention and connect with the people and places that make this region extraordinary, before lining up together for the 23 km UTCB Skyrace.
Expect early light on the glaciers, honest trail miles, slow mornings, bonfires under the Andean sky and a team that takes care of every detail, so you can just follow the breeze.
Where is Huaraz?
Most travelers know Peru for Machu Picchu. Fewer know that its highest mountains rise north of Lima, above a valley that Peruvians call la Suiza peruana: the Switzerland of Peru.
Capital of the Áncash region, in the north-central Peruvian Andes, about 400 km north of Lima by road.
The town sits at 3,050 m. The race climbs above 4,500 m, and Huascarán, Peru’s highest summit, reaches 6,768 m.
The Callejón de Huaylas, a valley between the glaciated Cordillera Blanca and the darker Cordillera Negra.
Huascarán National Park, glacial lagoons and high trails that host a stop of the Merrell Skyrunner World Series.
Run beneath the glaciers of the Cordillera Blanca, acclimatize with intention and race the 23 km UTCB Skyrace alongside a small group of kindred spirits.
All paces are welcome on a Brisa journey. We design experiences around discovery and connection, not speed.
That said, this is an intermediate to advanced mountain running experience. The UTCB Skyrace covers 23 km with 1,450 m of elevation gain on high-mountain terrain, with sections above 4,500 m. You should feel comfortable running and hiking for four to seven hours on varied, technical trails.
Altitude is the real protagonist, so we take it step by step. After two days in Lima and a morning flight to Huaraz, the itinerary builds progressively: an easy first day, a sunset acclimatization walk, a community day, a signature high-altitude hike and short shakeout runs before race day. Qualified local guides adapt every activity to conditions and to how each of you is feeling.
Acclimatization reduces risk but never removes it. Before you travel we share altitude guidance and a medical questionnaire, and we will always put your wellbeing ahead of any start line.
If you’re still unsure about the fitness level, book a call with one of our team members and we’ll be happy to help you decide if this journey is the right fit.
Race the UTCB Skyrace: 23 km and 1,450 m of climbing through the Cordillera Blanca, with the glaciers of the highest tropical range on Earth as your backdrop.
Acclimatize with intention through a sunset walk, restorative yoga and a signature high-altitude hike to one of the region’s glacial lagoons.
Give back with a morning of community service alongside a local Andean community, then run at dawn with Huaraz’s own running community.
Make recovery a ritual with mobility sessions, yoga, ice baths and compression boots before and after race day.
Taste the Andes with a chef-led cooking experience, a stroll through the local market, bonfire nights and a well-earned post-race celebration.
From the Pacific breeze to the thin air of the high Andes in nine days. Once in Huaraz we build altitude gradually, giving your body five days to adapt before the start line.
| Day | Date | Place | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sun, Jun 27 | Lima | Welcome to Peru |
| 02 | Mon, Jun 28 | Lima | Pacific breeze on Morro Solar |
| 03 | Tue, Jun 29 | Lima → Huaraz | Flight to the Andes & sunset walk |
| 04 | Wed, Jun 30 | Huaraz | Community service & bonfire |
| 05 | Thu, Jul 1 | Cordillera Blanca | Signature hike to a glacial lagoon |
| 06 | Fri, Jul 2 | Huaraz | Community run & race kit |
| 07 | Sat, Jul 3 | Huaraz | Runner’s expo & pre-race ritual |
| 08 | Sun, Jul 4 | Cordillera Blanca | UTCB Skyrace · 23 km |
| 09 | Mon, Jul 5 | Huaraz | Recovery breakfast & farewell |
Days 01 – 03 · From the Pacific to the Andes
Included meals Welcome dinner
Included meals Breakfast · Team lunch
Included meals Welcome breakfast · Lunch · Dinner together
Days 04 – 06 · Explore, Give, Connect
Included meals Breakfast
Included meals Breakfast · Mountain picnic · Dinner with a local chef
Included meals Breakfast
Days 07 – 09 · Race Week
Included meals Breakfast · Early dinner
Included meals Early breakfast · Group lunch
Included meals Recovery breakfast
Itinerary subject to change according to weather, trail conditions, group needs and the official race schedule. Meals not listed are not included.
Secure your spot
Secure your spot with a 10% down payment. Payment plans available. Groups are limited to 8 participants.
Five days in Huaraz, built so your body can adapt before race day. Each day builds on the last, and our team adjusts the plan to how each of you responds.
Acclimatization reduces risk but never removes it. Our local guides adapt every activity to the conditions and to how each of you is feeling.
At altitude, recovery is not an extra: it is part of the preparation. Every Brisa journey includes a thoughtful recovery layer, guided by qualified practitioners and always optional.
We travel with our own recovery kit, so it is always at hand: an inflatable ice bath, compression boots, foam rollers, yoga mats and a curated supplement station, plus first-aid equipment for every activity.
Thoughtful hospitality is part of the journey. We choose places for how well you rest, how well you eat and how close they keep you to the mountains.
The Merrell Skyrunner World Series is the global league of elite mountain running. Its 2026 season ran 19 races across 12 countries and four continents, from China to the Andes, with Huaraz as one of its stops. The world’s best skyrunners race these same mountains.
Merrell Cordillera Blanca Skyrace 2026 highlights, on the official Skyrunning channel.
Required by the UTCB 2027 Runner’s Guide. We review it with you at the gear check on Day 07 and confirm the final list with the organizer before race week.
A chef-led cooking experience, a mountain picnic and an Andean barbecue.
Huaraz on foot, its local market and time in Andean communities.
Restorative yoga, mobility sessions, ice baths and compression boots.
A morning alongside a local community and a dawn run with Huaraz’s runners.
Sponsors and partners of the Ultra Trail Cordillera Blanca, as listed by the race organizer. They do not sponsor or endorse Brisa.
Talk to our team
Speak with someone from our team to learn what to expect, how to prepare for the altitude and whether this race is right for you.
Altitude and safety are part of the design, never an afterthought.
Qualified local mountain guides who know the trails, the weather and the communities we visit.
A maximum of 8 guests, split into pace groups with regular regrouping points. No one is ever left behind.
Pre-trip medical questionnaire, altitude briefings and a progressive itinerary designed for gradual adaptation.
A documented emergency and evacuation plan, first-aid equipment and radio communication in the mountains.
Licensed transport, vetted accommodation and qualified recovery practitioners, held to written service standards.
Brisa is an independent travel operator, not the race organizer. Clear inclusions, clear terms, no surprises.
Price: on request
Pricing for the 2027 edition will be released soon. Secure your spot with a 10% down payment. We accept payment by debit card, and payment plans are available.
Cancellation policy
Clear terms for cancellations by participants and by Brisa, shared in full at booking.*
Race registration
Your UTCB Skyrace 23 km entry is included. We purchase it and handle the registration on your behalf.
Flight to Huaraz
The Lima – Huaraz flight is required and paid by each participant. You book it yourself with our guidance.
*Terms and conditions apply. Inclusions subject to final confirmation.
Late June and early July fall in the Andean dry season, roughly May to September. Days are usually clear and sunny, with strong high-altitude sun. Nights are cold and can drop below freezing, especially higher up. Rain is rare, but mountain weather can change quickly.
Fill in the participant registration. It takes about 10 minutes and tells us everything we need to prepare your race entry and your journey.
The Brisa team reviews your registration and contacts you with the next steps, including your 10% down payment.
We register you for the UTCB Skyrace, guide you through your Lima – Huaraz flight and share altitude and training guidance before you travel.
This is an intermediate to advanced mountain running experience. The UTCB Skyrace covers 23 km with 1,450 m of elevation gain and sections above 4,500 m. You should feel comfortable running and hiking for four to seven hours on varied, technical trails. If you are unsure, ask us: we are happy to help you decide.
Yes, and many runners arrive in the same situation. The itinerary gives you five days in Huaraz (3,050 m) before the race, with progressive activities and a hydration and nutrition plan. Acclimatization reduces risk but never removes it, so we ask for a medical questionnaire, recommend a medical check before you travel and always put your wellbeing ahead of any start line.
Huaraz is the capital of the Áncash region, in the north-central Peruvian Andes, about 400 km north of Lima by road. The journey starts in Lima on the afternoon of Sunday, June 27. On the morning of Tuesday, June 29 we fly together from Lima to Huaraz: that flight is required and paid by each participant, and we guide you through the booking.
Yes. Your UTCB Skyrace 23 km entry is included: we purchase it and handle the registration on your behalf. With your authorization we also collect your race kit, which requires a photo of your ID and a signed authorization letter that we send you.
Pricing for the 2027 edition is on request and will be released soon. A 10% down payment secures your spot. We accept payment by debit card, and payment plans are available.
The UTCB 2027 Runner’s Guide requires a hydration system of at least 1 liter, a whistle, a windproof jacket, a thermal blanket, a personal cup and a mobile phone with the organizer’s emergency number. We review your kit with you on Day 07 and confirm the final list with the organizer before race week.
Yes. Travel and medical insurance is required and not included. It should cover mountain running above 4,500 m and evacuation. If you need guidance choosing a policy, tell us in your registration.
In boutique stays with an intimate scale: a quiet countryside retreat in the Callejón de Huaylas and a comfortable base in Huaraz, close to the race. Rooms are twin share; you can share with someone you name, be paired with another participant or ask for a private room, if available.
Yes. Menus are runner-friendly all week and adapted to your dietary needs. Tell us about any diet, allergy or intolerance in your registration.
The journey ends after breakfast on Monday, July 5. You can return to Lima the same day, stay longer in Huaraz or keep traveling in Peru. Tell us your plans in your registration.
No. Brisa is an independent travel operator. The UTCB Skyrace is organized by Ultra Trail Cordillera Blanca, and Brisa is not affiliated with or endorsed by the race organizer.
Many first-time participants talk to us before reserving. It’s the easiest way to make sure this journey is right for you.
Tell us about your running and what you’d like to know: a 20-minute video call, an email or a WhatsApp message, whatever suits you.
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