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Vallunaraju
Photo by Devon Miles
Details
| Elevation (feet): | 18654 |
|---|---|
| Elevation (meters): | 5686 |
| Continent: | South America |
| Country: | Peru |
| Range/Region: | Andes |
| Range/Region: | Peruvian Andes |
| Latitude: | -9.51667 |
| Longitude: | -77.5333 |
| Difficulty: | Basic Snow/Ice Climb |
| Best months for climbing: | Jun, Jul, Aug |
| Year first climbed: | ? |
| First successful climber(s): | ? |
| Nearest major airport: | Lima |
| Convenient Center: | Huaraz |
Thanks to Nyle K Walton for adding this peak.
Description
Vallunaraju is the nearest major peak to Huaraz. Its twin summits loom above the city which is the main hub of the Callejon de Huaylas. It is an excellent training and acclimatization peak for mountaineers who wish to climb the higher peaks of the Cordillera Blanca including the Huascaran, Peru's highest summit and the highest peak within the tropics. Its lower glacier is quite extensive for all-year skiing.
Thanks to Nyle K Walton for this description.
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