Climbing

Glacial
summits

Ascents on ice and rock in the Cordillera Blanca, between 5,000 and over 6,000m — from beginner-friendly first summits to demanding technical climbs. Filter by level or browse all nine available routes.

Beginner Pisco
Cordillera Blanca

Pisco

The most popular peak for getting started in high mountains — privileged views of Huandoy and Chacraraju from the summit.

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Beginner Ishinca Summit
Cordillera Blanca

Ishinca Summit

One of the most accessible peaks in the range — the classic starting point for those new to high-altitude mountaineering.

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Beginner Vallunaraju
Cordillera Blanca

Vallunaraju

Close to Huaraz and technically straightforward — an excellent introduction to glacier mountaineering in the range.

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Beginner Mateo Mountain
Cordillera Blanca

Mateo Mountain

A short, accessible summit in the Ishinca valley, ideal for acclimatizing or a first experience on ice.

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Technical Yanapaccha
Cordillera Blanca

Yanapaccha

A short but demanding summit, with a steep ice section near the top — a good step toward more technical climbs.

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Technical Chopicalqui Summit
Cordillera Blanca

Chopicalqui Summit

One of the range's six-thousanders, with a long, physically demanding route — extreme altitude requiring solid technique.

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Technical Diablo Mudo
Cordillera Huayhuash

Diablo Mudo

A less-traveled, more demanding climb, for those looking for something different from the range's classic routes.

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Technical Alpamayo Climbing
Cordillera Blanca

Alpamayo Climbing

Considered one of the most beautiful mountains in the world for its ice face — one of the range's most iconic technical climbs.

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Technical Huascarán
Cordillera Blanca

Huascarán

The roof of Peru, at 6,768m — the country's highest peak and one of the most sought-after climbs in the Andes.

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