Yerupajá
Mountain Second-highest Peruvian peak, technical climbing challenges
Yerupajá in the Huánuco region’s Cordillera Huayhuash ranks among Peru’s highest peaks and presents technical climbing challenges. The surrounding Huayhuash circuit offers strenuous trekking, high passes and dramatic granite walls.
Yerupajá is a major Andean summit in the Cordillera Huayhuash with an elevation of about 6,634 metres, and it is the second-highest mountain in Peru. It is located in the Department of Huánuco and is renowned for its steep faces and technical climbing routes.
The peak draws experienced alpinists for its challenging north and west faces and for ridge climbs that require high technical skill. The surrounding Cordillera Huayhuash offers multi-day trekking circuits that pass near the mountain and provide panoramic views.
Yerupajá sits within the high Andes of central Peru; the nearest regional access points are mountain towns in the Huayhuash and Ancash regions and the route to the range usually begins from roadheads several hours from larger cities such as Huaraz or Caraz.
- Second-highest peak in Peru: At about 6,634 metres it is the highest peak in the Cordillera Huayhuash and the second-highest mountain in Peru, making it a major objective for technical alpinism.
Tips for Visiting Yerupajá #
- Plan any visit during the dry season (May-September) and view Yerupajá from the established Huayhuash trekking circuit-the mountain is best appreciated from the high passes and lakes along that route.
- Treat any trip into the Cordillera Huayhuash as a remote, high‑altitude expedition: go with an experienced operator, arrange pack animals/porters, and allow multiple days for acclimatization.
- Allocate extra days in your itinerary for weather delays and to reach the classic viewpoints (Jahuacocha and surrounding passes) that frame Yerupajá's dramatic ridgelines; many trekkers underestimate how long it takes to move between camps.
Best Time to Visit Yerupajá #
Yerupajá and other high Huayhuash peaks are best visited in the dry season (May-September) when climbing and trekking conditions are most favorable.
Weather & Climate near Yerupajá #
Yerupajá's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from -13°C to 3°C. Abundant rainfall (1137 mm/year), wettest in March with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (193 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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May
May is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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June
June is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -13°C. The driest month with just 17 mm and breezy conditions.
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July
July is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm).
