Record SL-837104 · Wikidata Q1118982
Chinchey
'''Rurichinchay'''
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Elevation
6,309
m
20,699 ft
Prominence
1,342 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
9.3824° S,
77.3300° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaChinchey, also known as Rurichinchay, is a 6,309-metre-high (20,699 ft) mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the region of Ancash, most precisely between the districts of Aco (in Carhuaz Province), Independencia (in Huaraz Province), and Huari (in Huari Province). Rurichinchay is also the name of the lake northeast of the mountain at 9°20′31″S 77°19′04″W and the name of the river which originates at the lake. It flows to the southeast.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tullparaju | 5,787 m | SE 144° | 2.5 km |
| Pucaranra | 6,147 m | SW 246° | 2.5 km |
| Palcaraju Este | 6,150 m | NW 298° | 4.7 km |