Overview

Alpamayo rises to 5,947 m in Peru, within the the Cordillera Blanca of South America. It was first climbed in 1957.

Highlights

• Glacier and snow scenery — ice fields, seracs and year-round snow.
• High altitude: 5,000–7,000 m, with thin air and permanent snow.

Key facts

• Elevation：5,947 m
• Location：Peru
• Continent：South America
• Range：the Cordillera Blanca
• Coordinates：8°53′S 77°42′W
• First ascent：1957