Artesonraju, Mountain summit in Cordillera Blanca, Peru
Artesonraju rises to an elevation of 6025 meters, displaying a symmetric pyramid shape covered in permanent snow and ice formations.
German mountaineers E. Hein and E. Schneider achieved the first documented ascent of Artesonraju on August 19, 1932, opening the southeast route.
The mountain serves as a natural landmark in Peru's mountaineering community, attracting international climbers seeking technical ice climbing experiences.
Access to Artesonraju requires an 8-hour bus journey from Lima to Huaraz, followed by local transport to the trailhead at Laguna Paron.
The exact height of Artesonraju remains subject to measurement variations, with recorded elevations ranging from 5,999 to 6,025 meters above sea level.
Location: Ancash Department
Elevation above the sea: 6,025 m
GPS coordinates: -8.95211,-77.63275
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:44
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