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Insurance for Trekking and Expeditions

Insurance for Trekking and Expeditions in the Peruvian Andes

If you’re planning an adventure in Peru, having trekking insurance is essential. Routes like Huayhuash or the Cordillera Blanca are located in remote areas where access to medical services is limited.

Cordillera Blanca, Ancash

Trekking Accidents

We cover all types of accidents during trekking activities in Peru, whether on single-day or multi-day high-altitude routes.

  • Strains, sprains, and fractures on difficult-to-access trails
  • Injuries from falls on irregular or slippery terrain
  • Extreme exhaustion or physical collapse during prolonged hikes
  • Incidents on remote routes without immediate access to medical assistance
Rescue Operations

High-Altitude Medical Emergencies

Coverage includes medical emergencies associated with altitude, common in activities above 3,000–4,000 meters.

  • Respiratory problems due to lack of oxygen
  • Physical decompensation at high altitude
  • Hypothermia from prolonged exposure to cold
  • Severe dehydration and extreme exhaustion
Aerial Evacuation in the Andes

Severe Altitude Sickness (Soroche)

We include specific coverage for cases of severe altitude sickness, one of the leading causes of evacuation in the Andes.

  • High-Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE)
  • High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE)
  • Severe symptoms such as loss of consciousness, respiratory distress, or disorientation
Remote Huayhuash Routes

Falls, Injuries, and Technical Accidents

Our insurance covers accidents during both technical and non-technical mountain activities, including high-risk situations.

  • Falls on steep slopes, rock, snow, or ice
  • Accidents on glaciers, crevasses, or exposed zones
  • Injuries while using technical equipment (ropes, crampons, ice axes)
  • Impacts, trauma, or accidents during ascents
Specialized Medical Care

Urgent Mountain Evacuations

One of the pillars of our service is emergency evacuation in the high mountains of Peru, designed for critical situations.

Ground evacuation from remote areas Coordination for aerial evacuation (helicopter) Rapid transfer to safe points Immediate activation of rescue protocols

Our goal is to reduce response times and guarantee the safe extraction of the patient from high-risk environments.

Specialists in the Cordillera Blanca and Huayhuash

We offer specific coverage for the areas most popular with mountaineers: Cordillera Blanca Insurance – Peru. Comprehensive coverage in one of the world’s most important mountain ranges.

Internationally renowned for its 6,000-meter peaks, glaciers, and challenging routes, it presents real risks such as extreme altitude, abrupt weather changes, and glacial terrain without immediate medical access.

Santa Cruz Trek

A popular route reaching altitudes over 4,700 meters at the Punta Unión pass.

  • Altitude-related medical emergencies
  • Injuries, falls, or extreme exhaustion
  • Rescue in areas without vehicular access
  • Ground evacuation from campsites

Nevado Alpamayo

Specific coverage for the approach trek and ascent of one of the most technical peaks in the world.

  • Accidents on approach routes
  • Falls on glaciers, crevasses, or slopes
  • Technical ice and snow climbing
  • Emergencies at Camp I and Camp II
  • Operations in extreme conditions

Emblematic Ascents

✔ Nevado Pisco:

Acclimatization, crevasses, and glacier travel.

✔ Nevado Chopicalqui:

Extreme altitude (>6,300m), glacier routes, and high-altitude camps.

✔ Nevado Artesonraju:

Technical climbing, steep slopes, and complex terrain.

General coverage in the Cordillera Blanca includes:

Remote search and rescue
Helicopter evacuation
Transfer to Huaraz or Lima
Real-time coordination
Trekking and Expeditions

National Rescue Coverage in Peru: Coast, Highlands and Jungle

At GLOBAL MOUNTAIN RESCUE S.A.C., we offer comprehensive search, rescue, and evacuation services throughout Peru. Our focus is not limited to high mountain environments; we are prepared to operate in diverse and remote settings.

HIGHLANDS

High Mountain in the Andes

The most demanding environment where we carry out specialized operations.

Coverage: Cordillera Blanca, Huayhuash, high-altitude trekking zones, technical peaks, and glaciers.
We act in:
  • Expedition accidents
  • Severe altitude sickness (HAPE / HACE)
  • Falls on glacial terrain
  • Missing persons
COAST

Desert Zones and Cliffs

We operate in arid areas and adventure routes where access is limited.

Coverage: Coastal trekking, dead zones (no signal), cliffs, and unstable terrain.
We act in:
  • Accidents on coastal routes
  • Incidents in difficult-to-access areas
  • Cliff rescues
  • Evacuations in remote areas
JUNGLE

Amazon and Remote Areas

Complex environments due to geography, high-humidity climate, and isolation.

Coverage: Deep jungle, exploration routes, and areas without vehicular access or communication.
We act in:
  • Accidents during expeditions
  • Isolated medical emergencies
  • Missing persons in the jungle
  • Evacuations from inaccessible areas

Agreements, Memberships and Strategic Alliances

This agreement is based on the framework agreement established between the Austrian Alpine Club and the insurance companies Generali Versicherung AG and KNOX.
For more details about the policy and its scope, it is recommended to consult the official information brochure.
Through Global Mountain Rescue S.A.C. (www.gm-rescue.com), we operate through strategic alliances and formal agreements with recognized international organizations such as the Österreichischer Alpenverein, MAGNUS – International Search & Rescue and Global Rescue.

These partnerships allow us to guarantee the highest safety standards, comprehensive insurance coverage, and reliable operational support for trekking activities and high-altitude expeditions worldwide.

As a Search and Rescue Group

We continually strengthen our operational capacity through international cooperation, specialized training, and access to global emergency assistance networks.

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