Yanapaccha
PeruYanapaccha, standing at 5,460 meters, is a less-crowded peak in the Cordillera Blanca, known for its challenging crevassed glacier and steep summit headwall. The climb is more technical than others in the area, requiring solid ice-climbing skills and careful navigation through crevasses. It’s a great peak for those looking to push their abilities and gain experience on steeper terrain. The views from the summit are rewarding, with close-ups of the dramatic peaks of Chacraraju and Pisco, as well as the broader Cordillera Blanca range.
Difficulty
- AD: Fairly hard (alpine grade 3)
These are pictures taken while climbing Yanapaccha. They're shown here to give you an idea of what the route is like. You're welcome to share your own pictures of mountaineering Yanapaccha, to help the community of climbers. Picture here are either uploaded by members (there own, or creative commons pictures), or guides.
Guide links
These guides offer organised mountaineering expeditions for Yanapaccha. From here you can check each guides profile, or browse directly to their website to see the trip. You can separately view the guides directory to browse all guides in one place.
| Guide | Info | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tours Huaraz | view guides trip webpage | from $280 |
| Cordillera Blanca Summit | view guides trip webpage | from $400 |
| Akilpo Adventure Specialists | view guides trip webpage | from $453 |
| Peru Mountains Climbing | view guides trip webpage | from $830 |
What you can see from the summit of Yanapaccha. Click and pan around the map to explore, and zoom in/out to see the names of neighbouring mountains.