– Lat/Long: 13.33° S 72.56° W

Salcantay – Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering information

Salcantay Guide

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Salcantay

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  • Elevation: 6271
  • Difficulty: Technical Climb
  • Best months to climb: May, June, July, August, September
  • Convenient center: Cuzco, Peru

Salcantay climbers Notes

Exped Leader ( Explora Sudamerica) from PERU writes:

The West face still unclimbed!
The most powerful side is the East face!!
I attempted 3 times by the east face; 2 times by the north face (the most recommend it); the north east ridge solo climbing!!
Next year next attempt!!

2025-10-01

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