Overview

Siula Grande rises to 6,344 m in Peru, within the the Cordillera Huayhuash of South America. It was first climbed in 1936.

Highlights

• Glacier and snow scenery — ice fields, seracs and year-round snow.
• A landmark of film and literature, known far beyond the climbing world.
• High altitude: 5,000–7,000 m, with thin air and permanent snow.

Key facts

• Elevation：6,344 m
• Location：Peru
• Continent：South America
• Range：the Cordillera Huayhuash
• Coordinates：10°17′S 76°53′W
• First ascent：1936