Due to their difficulties, Artesonraju is seldom successfully climbed in comparison to other well known mountains in the Cordillera Blanca.

[6][failed verification] The available Digital elevation models show several voids in the region therefore its exact altitude may be shown differently in some sources.

A path along the lake's north shore brings climbers to the Base Camp at 4,250 metres (13,944 ft).

It involves a trek from Parón lagoon to the base of the face of the mountain and then a long climb from a camp at 5,000 metres (16,404 ft).

[17] A large number of accidents have happened descending the Southeast Ridge Route, primarily due to the failure of snow anchors while abseiling.

During August, the windiest month, the peak tends to form a "wind shield", so extreme caution must be taken, especially if temperatures are below zero.