Ninashanca is a mostly rocky mountain in the north of the Huayhuash mountain range in the Andes of Peru, 5,605 metres (18,389 ft) high. It is located in the Huánuco Region, Bolognesi Province, Pacllón District, and in the Lauricocha Province, Queropalca District, northwest of the lake Ninacocha.[1] It is separated from Rondoy by a col 5,000 metres (16,404 ft) high. It is a mountain very rarely climbed. Base camp can be reached from the village of Chiquian in five days of trek.

Ninashanca
Ninashanca is located in Peru
Ninashanca
Ninashanca
Peru
Highest point
Elevation5,605 m (18,389 ft)
Coordinates10°13′12″S 76°54′58″W / 10.22000°S 76.91611°W / -10.22000; -76.91611
Geography
LocationHuánuco Region
Parent rangeAndes, Huayhuash
Climbing
Easiest routeNE ridge

The normal route is rated D and can be climbed from Mitococha by the NE ridge, gained by a 45° snow couloir then a short rock pitch followed by the corniced ridge.

See also

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Sources

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  1. ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Lauricocha Province (Huánuco Region)