The cordillera blanca the white mountain range, is part of the peruvian andes, and is the highest tropical mountain range on the planet. Glacier recession and water resources in perus cordillera blanca. With its snowfluted summits, knifeedge ridges, tumbling glaciers, glacial lakes and steepsided valleys. Plants of the cordillera blanca field museum field guides. The cordillera blanca is an incredible destination for trekking and climbing tours in peru.
The cordillera blanca by tony yeary some of the best super alpine climbing in the world can be found in the cordillera blanca, or commonly referred to as, the peruvian andes. Trekking in the cordillera blanca experience the extraordinary beauty of perus cordillera blanca on this highaltitude trek for experienced hikers. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. These trails are of varying lengths and suitable for trekkers of all levels from moderate oneday hikes to gruelling weeklong treks. The cordillera blanca spanish for white range is a mountain range in peru that is part of the larger andes range and extends for 200 kilometres 124 mi between 808 and 958s and 7700 and 7752w, in a northwesterly direction. Cordillera blanca article about cordillera blanca by the. With 182 spectacular color images, including 16 panoramas, and detailed route descriptions, author brad johnson leads us to the best the cordillera blanca has to offer. Pdf geomorphic evolution of the cordillera blanca, northern. The last time the fault ruptured was in the 1500s or before. The highest peak 22,334 ft 6,768 m is nevado mount huascaran. Only seven million years old, it is mainly formed of granite. In no particular order, here are five of the best cordillera blanca treks. Enjoy nine days of trekking through the range with spectacular views of icyclad peaks and passages through serene valleys of alpine tundra. Oct 06, 2011 resumen del documental cordillera blanca.
Cordillera blanca, eastern section of the cordillera occidental of the andes, in west central peru, south america. Later, enjoy an allmountain style trail that finishes with cold beers at the local hot springs. The batholith intrudes the jurassic chicama formation. The name cordillera blanca in and of itself sounds imposing. The cordillera blanca spanish for white range is a mountain range in peru that is part of the. An inventory of the lakes within the cordillera blanca of peru was made based on manual. Huaraz and the cordillera blanca travel guide peru for less. A total of 722 individual glaciers are recognized in the cordillera blanca, and these cover an area of 723. The cordillera blanca, the worlds highest tropical mountains, faces north west south east, parallel to the pacific coast.
Cordillera blanca travel guide what to do in cordillera. The cordillera blanca extends its icy chain of summits for 140 to 160km north of huaraz. The weather in the cordillera blanca is among the best found in the entire andean range. It includes several peaks over 6,000 metres 19,690 ft high and 722 individual glaciers.
Explore cordillera blanca holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. The following list summarizes notable first ascents of mountains and peaks in the cordillera blanca in the andes of ancash, peru, in chronological order. Media in category cordillera blanca the following 146 files are in this category, out of 146 total. There are many options for trekking the cordillera blanca trails. The cordillera blanca is an apt name for this range. Glaciological problems set by the control of dangerous lakes in cordillera blanca, peru. Pdf on jan 1, 2003, james m wise and others published geomorphic evolution of the cordillera blanca, northern peru find, read and cite. Trek with img this july in the incredible cordillera blanca mountains of peru. This region travel guide to cordillera blanca is an outline and may need more content. Evaluating glacier fluctuations in cordillera blanca peru by remote. I would like to let you know that the new 2010 revised edition of classic climbs of the cordillera blanca, peru is now available.
Huascaran national park is located in the cordillera blanca mountain range. Time and mode of exhumation of the cordillera blanca. Of a total of stations put into operation in 2008 and 2009, five were at historical network measurement points fig. Huascaran 6768m 22 205 ft, the worlds highest tropical mountain, and alpamayo 5947m 19 511ft, voted the worlds most beautiful mountain, are both located in the. The blanca is the highest tropical mountain range on earth. We present spatial patterns of glacier fluctuations from the cordillera blanca, peru, glacier. The stations presented in this studyare equipped with two. Huaraz and the cordillera blanca is a peru destination for you if you love outdoor adventuring. Glacierrelated landforms and glacial lakes in huascaran national. The cordillera blanca is the most extensive tropical icecovered mountain range in the world and has the largest concentration of ice in peru.
In this situation, give the snowfree cordillera negro a try its just across the road so the views of its neighbours mountains an astounding 33 summits above 6,000 metres are superb. Classic climbs of the cordillera blanca is, by far, the most beautiful and comprehensive book yet produced about perus and south americas most famous mountain range. Cordillera blanca information, in the peruvian andes. Falla cordillera blanca is a system of geological faults located next to cordillera blanca in the northern peruvian andes. Early season conditions will include seasonal snow cover on the glaciers, while later in the season conditions become icy and the wind increases. The cordillera blanca has five of the most spectacular peaks above 6,000 m in the peruvian andes. Map of the cordillera blanca batholith showing peaks made of granitic rock verses mesozoic sedimentary formations and. The fault is considered the most active one in northern peru. Locations of the five best cordillera blanca treks. The stunning cordillera blanca is the highest tropical mountain range in the world, a glacial wilderness of translucent turquoise lakes. Desnivel 1998 for more rock climbing, check out the new book called huaraz, the climbing guide by david lazo and marie timmermans. Cordillera blanca trekking, hiking and climbing tours peru. Abstract the cordillera blanca batholith 125myr forms the highest peruvian summits and builds the footwall of the cordillera blanca normal fault cbnf. In huaraz and other towns around the cordillera blanca there are many places where you can stay, ranging from guest houses to three star hotels read more if you would like to organize your own tour, of course you can do it, read our tips for independent travelers.
Decadal changes in glacier parameters in the cordillera blanca. To purchase please go to this is the authors webpage and all books purchased here will be autographed by the author. Evaluating glacier fluctuations in cordillera blanca peru. Geomorphic evolution of the cordillera blanca, northern peru 75 fig. Mons huascaran meridionalis 6768 m mons huascaran septentrionalis 6655 m huandoy 6395 m chopicalqui 6354 m hualcan 6122 m chacraraju 6112 m pucahirca 6046 m artesonraju 5999 m.
The highest range in the tropical world, the cordillera consists of around 35 peaks poking their snowy heads over the 6000m mark, and until early this century, when the glaciers began to recede, this white crest could be seen from the pacific. Huascaran adventure travel treking cordillera blanca. Sus limites estan comprendidos entre las coordenadas 8. It is also the best known mountain range in peru and one of the best known in the world, considered as the most beautiful of the andes. Part of the larger andes range, it has 21 kilometers miwide and about 200 kilometers 124 mi long. Even if several models have been proposed, the processes driving both the exhumation of the cordillera blanca and extensional deformation along the cbnf are still debated.
Glacier recession and water resources in perus cordillera. The fault zone forms the western boundary of cordillera blanca batholith. If there are cities and other destinations listed, they may not all be at usable status or there may not be a valid regional structure and a get in section describing all of the typical ways to get here. Glaciological problems set by the control of dangerous. Pdf geomorphic evolution of the cordillera blanca, northern peru. Top 5 cordillera blanca trekking and hiking trails bookmundi. Located 100 km from the pacific coast and measuring 180 km long, the cordillera blanca forms a natural barrier between the coast and the amazon jungle.
Alpamayo circuit trek cordillera blanca, peru 2016 international mountain guides. Lunga circa 180 km e composta da 33 vette che superano i 6000 m s. To the west the cordillera blanca fault makes up the border of the batolith. Montes albi hispanice cordillera blanca sunt quinquaginta montes in andibus in peruvia. The blanca is a compact range, 180 kilometers long and 20 kilometers wide. This guide is full of regional highlights, sports, and tips.