Ranrapalca, Mountain summit in Ancash Department, Peru
Ranrapalca reaches an elevation of 6,162 meters within the Cordillera Blanca range, featuring steep mixed terrain of rock and snow formations.
German mountaineers Hans Schweizer, Karl Schmid, Siegfried Rohrer, and Walter Brecht completed the first ascent of Ranrapalca on June 25, 1939.
The mountain name originates from Quechua language, combining 'ranra' for stony and 'pallqa' for division, reflecting local indigenous naming traditions.
Climbers access the mountain through Pashpa village, followed by a four-hour trek to Ishinca Base Camp at 4,350 meters elevation.
The northeast face offers the standard climbing route with intermediate difficulty, while the south face presents technical challenges rated TD+ for advanced mountaineers.
Location: Ancash Department
Elevation above the sea: 6,162 m
GPS coordinates: -9.41176,-77.41685
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:35
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