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Climbing in PeruPeru
Activity Level
Easy to Moderate
Duration
19 Days
Suitable For
16 to 79 years old
Best Season
Mar-May | Sep-Nov
Region / Country
Peru
Group Size
On Request
Overview
Huascarán or Nevado Huascarán is a mountain in the Province of Yungay -Cordillera Blanca, part of the Western Andes. At 6768 m its southern peak (Huascarán Sur) is the highest in Peru and the fourth highest in South America. Huascarán gives its name to Huascarán National Park which surrounds it, and is a popular location for trekking and mountaineering.
The Huascarán summit is in a close tie with Ecuador's Chimborazo for the honor of "farthest point from the earth's center."
Leaving our camp on the Col very early, we will cross towards the slopes below the South Summit. We will then climb a short easy angled snow couloir before traversing right, across the face, towards a small group of seracs. From here, we will join the final slope and climb south-east straight up to the summit.