Aristotle


Chacraraju


Alpamayo


Mount Pisco

Climbers rate the Cordillera Blanca among the very best and most accessable mountain areas in the world. Below just a tiny selection of popular climbs. One can easily spent an entire life trying to climb all the spectacular peaks. Some of the easier mountains, like Pisco, are perfect for beginners and only take a few days to climb including acclimatization.

Chacraraju Peak
6,112 meters. Technically very difficult.
The approach from Llanganuco is short. Abundant abseiling equipment is needed. The climb includes an 850 meter face with an average slope of 70 degrees and some parts at 90 degrees. For experts only. There is danger of avelanches and large rock falls. This is one of the great challenges of the Cordillera Blanca. It is little frequented, but affords an extraordinary view of the Cordillera. Duration: four or five days if well acclimatized.
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Quebrada Ishinca
Two peaks, Urus (5,430) and Ishinca (5,530). Technically easy.
Situated at the end of the Ishinca ravine, 21 km from the hamlet of Collon in the paltay highlands in Huaraz. A minimum amount of equipment is required. If a base camp is set up an entire day is needed to scale each of the peaks. There is an excellent view of the Cordillera Blanca. Approximate duration to scale both peaks starting from the city of Huaraz: Six days including return to Huaraz
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Alpamayo Peak
5,947 meters. Technically difficult.
Starting from the village of Cashapampa near Caraz. A good degree of acclimatization and adequate technical equipment is required. This climb is well frequented and affords an excellent view of the Cordillera Blanca. Duration: seven days.
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Huascaran Peak
6,768 meters. Intermediate for normal route.
The summit can be reached with few climbing stages but is physically demanding and climbers must well acclimatize to the altitude. A moderate amount of equipment is required. The ascent starts at the village of Musho, an hour by road from Mancos in the Callejon de Huaylas. This is Peru's highest peak and is well frequented. Duration: five days.
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Pisco West Peak
5'752 meters. Technically easy.
Readily accessible and with few very steep stages, only the minimum of equipment is necessary. From the summit there is a magnificent view of the Cordillera Blanca. Starts from the Llanganuco lakes and is very popular. There is a refuge at 4,400 meters. Duration: four days.
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Source:
'Bien Venido', Turismo Cultural de Peru.