Mountains and living amongst natural surroundings has always interested humans, for varied reasons; some climb to conquer the highest summits, others to discover their personal limits, or simply to enjoy being among nature. Which ever of these is your reason; mountaineering requires good physical condition, a steady temperament and team abilities, along with survival skills.
The mountains of the Andes have been inspiring people since time can remember. In past times ancient cultures worshipped the Apus (Gods of the mountains) while today men and women travel from all parts of the world intent to climb to the summits of these seemingly unconquerable peaks.
The mountains of the Andes, with many exceeding 6000 metres above sea level, are an inescapable challenge for mountaineers, providing them with the opportuinity their skills by conquering such peaks as: Aconcagua, Huascarán, Cotopaxi and others
Cordillera Blanca
Alpamayo (5947m)
Duration: 7 days
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Best time to go: May to September
Huascaran (6768m)
Duration: 6 days
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Best time to go: May to September
Pisco (5752m) - Chopicalqui (6354m)
Duration: 12 days
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Best time to go: May to September
Urus (5495m) - Ishinca (5530m) - Tocllaraju (6034m)
Duration: 7 days
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Best time to go: May to September
Santa Cruz - Pisco (5752m) - Chopicalqui (6354m)
Duration: 14 days
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Best time to go: May to September
Quitaraju (6034m) - Alpamayo (5947m)
Duration: 9 days
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Best time to go: May to September
Vallunaraju (5868m)
Duration: 3 days
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Best time to go: April to September
Mururaju (5688m)
Duration: 5 days
Difficult:
Best time to go: April to September
Aconcagua (Argentina)
Aconcagua (6962m)
Duration: 17 days
Difficult:
Best time to go: December through March.
Cotopaxi and Chimborazo (Ecuador)
Cotopaxi (5897m), Chimborazo (6310m)
Duration: 15 days
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