Yanapaccha

Height: 5,460 m
Country:
Peru flagPeru

Yanapaccha, 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.

Climbing Yanapaccha

Prepare for an adventure climbing Yanapaccha. This overview provides essential details on routes, difficulty, costs, and the best times to go, helping you plan a successful expedition.

Difficulty

  • AD: Fairly hard (alpine grade 3)

Pictures from climbing Yanapaccha

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Yanapaccha mountain 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.
Below is a curated list of independent mountain guides offering expeditions for Yanapaccha. Each guide provides their own experience, allowing climbers to select the approach that best suits their style, budget, and experience level. You can explore each guide’s dedicated trip page to review what they offer, from logistics and support to pricing details, with no additional influence from us.
GuideInfoCost
Tours Huarazview guides trip webpage from $280
Cordillera Blanca Summitview guides trip webpage from $400
Akilpo Adventure Specialistsview guides trip webpage from $453
Peru Mountains Climbingview guides trip webpage from $830

Yanapaccha route

View the summit location and surrounding terrain to get a sense of the mountain's environment. This map offers a valuable perspective on the peak's position within the region, aiding climbers in visualizing their route and nearby landmarks.

Yanapaccha Summit view

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.