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Mountain Climbing for many mountain enthusiasts the chance to ascend the snow peaks of the Andes is an irrestible challenge. The most demanding and popular place for mountaineering in Peru is the spectacular Cordillera Blanca in Huaraz region. There are many peaks over 5000m including an incredible 33 peaks over 6000m and Huacaran at 6768m, Peru´s highest peak. To do a guided climb up any one of these huge mountains takes a minimum of 3 days of more depend on the difficulty and altitude.
An other popular region is Arequipa with several active volcanoes in the region. The most popular climb is the beautiful El Misti whose conical form looms over the city of Arequipa. Climbing El Misti takes 2 days and does not require any previous mountaineering experience. Other volcanoes such as Chachani, Ampato, Coropuna, Mismi, Ubinas can be climbed accompanied with an experienced mountain guide and all take a minimum of 2 days between the months of April and November. Peru Adventure Tours climbing offer licensed mountain guides, all climb equipment you need, such as four season tents, ice axe, crampons, ice rope, bottle of oxygen, waterproof gloves, ice boots, and good porter service to carry all the gear. If you are planing to do some climbing experience and you want to bring your own climbing gear, we have service of mountain guide and rent of four wheel drive vehicle. |
