Punta Olímpica

Mountain pass · Peru

Description

A dramatic mountain pass at over 4,700 m in the Cordillera Blanca, crossed by the highest road tunnel in the tropical Andes. Sweeping views of glaciated peaks reward the climb near Huascarán.

Key facts

Punta Olímpica is in Áncash Department.

Region
Áncash Department
Elevation
4,890 m
Nearest hut
Refugio Contrahierbas · 9.5 km, staffed
Parking
1.2 km
Nearest village
Potaca · 7.9 km

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