Alpamayo, Mountain summit in Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
The Alpamayo peak rises to 5947 meters in the western ridge of the Cordillera Blanca, displaying a distinct pyramidal form covered in snow.
German mountaineers Günter Hauser, Bernhard Huhn, and Horst Wiedmann completed the first documented ascent of Alpamayo on June 20, 1957.
The name Alpamayo comes from Quechua language words allpa meaning earth and mayu meaning river, reflecting the indigenous heritage of the region.
The Ferrari route on the southwest face serves as the primary climbing path, requiring advanced ice climbing skills and proper mountaineering equipment.
The German magazine Alpinismus featured Alpamayo in 1966, leading mountain experts to declare it among the world's notable peaks.
Location: Ancash Department
Elevation above the sea: 5,947 m
GPS coordinates: -8.87893,-77.65361
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:31
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