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Located
in the department of Ancash, the Cordillera
Huayhuash is considered by climbers to be the best
of Peru's mountain areas. Huayhuash features a dozen major
peaks which provide difficult climbs due to the frequency
of avalanches of snow and ice. The highest peak in the area
is Mount Yerupajá (6,634 meters); followed by Yerupajá
Chico (6,121 meters); Jirishanca (6,094 meters); Siulá
Grande (6,344 meters); Rondoy (5,879 meters); Ninashanca (5,807
meters) and Rasac (6,017 meters).
Climate: Heavy rains from December
to March and a markedly dry season from May to October, where
sunny days post temperatures of 25°C and freezing nights.
Access: The mountains are generally
reached from the town of Chiquián (360 km northeast
Lima), an ideal place to stock up on provisions.
Services: Climbers can hire guides
and porters in the nearby town of Llamac, Pocpa and Pacllon.
Expeditions can also be organized from the nearby city of
Huaraz.
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