Urus guides

About Urus

Elevation

5,420 m (17,782 ft)

Country

Peru

Climbing history

Facts and information about climbing Urus (Yanaraju) in the Cordillera Blanca of the Andes, Peru. Compare prices, dates, itineraries and authenticated reviews.

Notable itineraries

The vast majority of guides for trips to Urus will meet with their clients in the northern city of Huaraz. To get here, most climbers will fly into Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), in Lima, and take an eight-hour bus ride on to Huaraz. Your travel route will vary depending on the expedition you choose. Please refer to the individual guides expeditions for more information.

Weather and best time to go

Weather: During the climbing season, average daily temperatures hover around 15 ºC (60 ºF) at the base of the peak and drop below freezing as one approaches the summit. The climbing season also coincides with the dry season on the western slopes of the cordillera, so there is little precipitation. Even so, snow is not infrequent at the end of the climbing season., Best Time to Visit: May to September, Average Expedition Length 2 days

Currency

Sol (PEN), but many guides also accept US dollars (USD).

Languages

Spanish, Quechua, Aymara

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Recommended gear for Urus

Technical essentials picked for glaciated mountaineering. Recommended by our expert team.

• La Sportiva G2 Evo Mountaineering Boots (double boots): View at CampSaver
• Petzl Sarken Crampons (Leverlock Universel) (crampons): View at CampSaver
• Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe (ice axe): View at Black Diamond
• Black Diamond Couloir Harness (harness): View at Black Diamond
• Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet (helmet): View at Black Diamond
• Global Rescue membership (rescue and evacuation): View at Global Rescue

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