Alpamayo 5947m
Alpamayo is one of the most impressive peaks in the Cordillera Blanca of Peru. It is a relatively popular ascent these days. The normal route is on the SW face and is known as the Ferrari route.
The first view of Alpamayo and Quitaraju from the approach trek in Quebrada Santa Cruz
Alpamayo from the southwest, 1996
The summit ridge of Alpamayo on a perfect day, 2001
We organise expeditions to Alpamayo every year, and have a very good summit success rate. Please see our Alpamayo Expediton page or contact us for more details. For details of how to climb Quitaraju and neighbouring Alpamayo please see our guidebook available in English and French editions, direct from us or from all good bookshops and mountaineering shops.
