Sahuasiray, Mountain summit in Calca Province, Peru

Sahuasiray is a mountain in the Urubamba range located in Cusco Department. The summit reaches approximately 5,800 meters and features steep rock faces along with year-round snow coverage on its highest points.

The mountain was first climbed in 1963 via the northern ridge, with a southern route successfully ascended in 1968. These two early expeditions established the main climbing approaches for later mountaineers.

The mountain name combines Quechua words 'sawa' meaning matrimony and 'siray' meaning to sew, reflecting the indigenous linguistic heritage of the region.

The town of Calca serves as the main access point, where local guides can be hired for climbing expeditions. You should be well accustomed to high altitude and bring appropriate gear for snow and ice conditions.

The summit has two named climbing lines: the north summit was first reached on 1 January 1963 by the east ridge, and the south summit on 1 January 1968. The Quechua name may come from sawa (matrimony) and siray (to sew), while the alternative name Colque Cruz means "silver cross" in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.