Chacraraju

Chacraraju is a mountain peak in the Cordillera Blanca standing at 6,108 meters with steep ice walls and technically demanding climbing routes. Multiple pathways lead to the summit, each requiring experience with ice climbing and sustained physical effort.

The peak was first successfully summited in 1955 by members of the Peruvian Mountain Club after several previous attempts. This achievement marked a milestone in the region's mountaineering history.

Local Quechua communities hold traditional ceremonies near the mountain's base, viewing the peak as a bridge connecting the earthly and celestial realms.

Climbers need specialized ice climbing gear and should spend several days acclimatizing in nearby Huaraz before attempting the ascent. The dry season offers the most stable conditions for approaching and scaling the mountain.

The peak contains multiple glacier formations that create natural ice sculptures shifting in shape across the seasons. These ever-changing features ensure that each climbing attempt encounters a different arrangement of frozen formations on the mountainside.

Location: Ancash Department

Elevation above the sea: 6,108 m

GPS coordinates: -8.99462,-77.61561

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:01