Mountains and Glaciers of Peru
Discover the most impressive summits of the Andes Range. An essential guide on the altitude and location of the main glaciers for trekking and mountaineering lovers.
The Geography of the Gods
Peru is synonymous with mountains. Seen from the air, Peruvian territory resembles a crumpled paper of infinite colors. The reason for this is the magnificent presence of the Andes Range, which runs like a gigantic spine of rock and snow from north to south, shaping its geography, landscape and the soul of its people.
The best-known mountain ranges are strategically distributed: Blanca and Huayhuash (Ancash), Raura and La Viuda (Lima), Vilcanota and Vilcabamba (Cusco), Chila (Arequipa), Carabaya (Puno) and Pariacaca (Junín).
Summit Registry
| Summit Name | Location | Altitude (masl) |
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| Nevado Huascarán | Ancash |
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| Nevado Yerupajá | Ancash |
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| Nevados Huandoy | Ancash |
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| Nevado Huantsán | Ancash |
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| Nevado Chopicalqui | Ancash |
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| Nevado Santa Cruz | Ancash |
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| Nevado Chinchey | Ancash |
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| Nevado Caraz | Ancash |
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| Nevado Copa | Ancash |
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| Nevado Ranrapalca | Ancash |
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| Nevado Alpamayo | Ancash |
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| Nevado Pastoruri | Ancash |
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| AREQUIPA REGION | ||
| Nevado Coropuna | Arequipa |
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| Volcán Ampato | Arequipa |
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| Nevado Chachani | Arequipa |
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| Volcán Misti | Arequipa |
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| CUSCO REGION | ||
| Nevado Ausangate | Cusco |
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| Nevado Salcantay | Cusco |
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| Nevado Verónica | Cusco |
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| LIMA AND HUÁNUCO REGION | ||
| Nevado Siula Grande | Lima/Huánuco |
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| Nevado Sarapo | Lima |
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| Nevado Carnicero | Huánuco |
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* masl: meters above sea level. Altitude data may vary depending on the geographical source.