
Chopicalqui
Overview
Elevation:
6,354m
/
20,846ft
Prominence:
919m
/
3,015ft
Mountain Range:
Andes
Continent:
South America
Country:
Peru
First ascent:
1932
Also known as:
Chopicallqui
Description
Chopicalqui is one of the highest peaks in the Cordillera Blanca range, and considered by some to be the easiest 6,000m peak in the range (along the south-west ridge). It is therefore a popular climb with relatively good rates of summiting, but can be crowded at times.