Ticlla, Mountain summit in Yauyos Province, Peru.
Ticlla is a mountain summit in Yauyos Province that rises to 5,897 meters above sea level. The peak features steep slopes throughout its upper sections, where permanent snow and ice cover remain year-round.
The peak received its first documented climbing expedition in 1963, when mountaineers reached the summit via the western approach. This western route remains the primary pathway that subsequent expeditions have followed to the top.
Local indigenous communities refer to the mountain as Qutuni, derived from Aymara language meaning 'the one with a heap' in their traditional naming system.
Climbing this peak requires advanced mountaineering skills and proper acclimatization at high altitude. Contact local authorities beforehand, as the area falls within a protected natural zone.
The mountain stands out due to a prominence of 3,907 meters from base to summit, making it a distinctly visible feature in the landscape. This measurement reflects the dramatic vertical relief that defines its appearance on the horizon.
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