Pirámide lies inside Huascarán National Park, southeast of Caraz and Artesonraju and north of Chacraraju, at the very end of the Lake Parón valley.

The normal route is rated between D and TD (depending on conditions) and develops on the northwest face.

Climb 60° ice couloirs and snow of the fluted northwest face.

The climb takes one day return to the glacier for a competent and trained party.

The mountain once had a reputation for extreme difficulty but it is easier today with the advent of modern techniques and equipment.