Climbing in Nevado Coropuna

"The city of Arequipa houses one of the most beautiful snow-capped mountains in the Cordillera Blanca, where adventure tourists from around the world come to practice extreme sports such as ice climbing. An unforgettable experience."

It is located in the province of Condesuyos, department of Arequipa. It has an altitude of 6,425 meters above sea level. Its name in Quechua means “Golden Mountain”. It is of volcanic origin, maintains a glacier that covers 7 peaks that make up the snow-capped mountain and the main summit located northeast of the mountain. Nevado Coropuna is considered the highest volcano in Peru. Due to its huge water reserve within its ice blocks, it is considered a glacier.

Climate in Nevado Coropuna:

The annual temperature is approximately 20°C.

• December - March: It is the rainy season, making the ascent for climbing difficult.

• April - June: This is the best season for climbing, as the weather is dry and mild.

Route to reach Nevado Coropuna:

There are two options for climbing the mountain, but the main one is very challenging for ice climbers.

To reach the base of Coropuna (Laguna Coropuna) at 4,800 meters above sea level in the southwest of the mountain, you must take the Arequipa - Cotahuasi road, where you have to walk towards the mountain and set up a camp on top of the moraines (depending on how acclimatized the climbers are). The return is the same way.

Technical Data of Nevado Coropuna:

What to bring for climbing Nevado Coropuna?

• Headlamp.

• First aid kit.

• Sunscreen.

• Water bottle.

• Down jacket.

• Windbreaker jacket.

• Harness.

• Ice axe.

• Climbing boots.

• Crampons.

• Helmet.

• Ropes, stakes, etc.