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Huayna Potosi
North Peak 6088 m.a.s.l.
NORMAL ROUTE - ACCLIMATIZATION, TRAINING AND CLIMBING PROGRAM
3 days
DAY 1. We depart from La Paz by land transport to Zongo Platform (approximately 2 hours). Mountain Training at the glacier. Rest at the shelter.
DAY 2. We climb up the glacier at 5200 m.a.s.l. Rest at the high camp,
DAY 3. We begin the day with a 5 hour ascent passing through two important semi technical climbing passages within the route, one at 5600 m.a.s.l. at "La Pala Chica" wall (80m, 50°) and another at 5900 m.a.s.l. which leads directly to the north peak SUMMIT, the highest one at 6088 m.a.s.l., afterwards we return to Zongo Platform (4 hours) and finally return by land transport to La Paz.
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
Mountain guide, private transportation, cook, glacier porters, food, camping and cooking equipment, carrier donkeys for luggage.
| DIFFICULTY LEVEL: | AD / AI 2 |
|---|---|
| SLOPE DEGREE AVERAGE: | 40 ° / 50 ° / 55 ° |
| VERTICAL UPWARD CLIMB: | 1100m |
| CLIMBING TIME: | 7 hours |
| JOURNEY DURATION: | 3 days |
Huayna Potosi
North Peak 6088 m.a.s.l.
NORMAL ROUTE
2 days
This mountain was climbed for the first time by German climbers R. Dienst and O. Lohse in 1919.
Among peaks higher than 6000 m.a.s.l. in South America, this one is considered the easiest one, however, to attempt this climb, you need to be well acclimatized.
DAY1. We depart from La Paz, by land transport, to Zongo Platform (approximately 2 hours), we ascend walking for 2 hours to the refuge, then continue through difficult moraines to the glacier at 5200 m.a.s.l. The slate slabs platforms next to the glacier provide us with a HIGH CAMP reasonably comfortable to have a rest.
DAY 2. We begin the day with a 5 hour ascent passing through two important semi technical climbing passages within the route, one at 5600 m.a.s.l. at "La Pala Chica" wall (80m, 50°) and another at 5900 m.a.s.l. which leads directly to the north peak SUMMIT, the highest one at 6088 m.a.s.l., afterwards we return to Zongo Platform (4 hours) and finally return by land transport to La Paz.
NOTES
While this mountain’s south-east face (Normal Route) receives gently massive expeditions, its west and north faces are considered high difficulty level.
To achieve required acclimatization, we suggest undertaking the Acclimatization, Training and Climbing Program (3 days).
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
Mountain guide, private transportation, cook, glacier porters, food, camping and cooking equipment, carrier donkeys for luggage.
| DIFFICULTY LEVEL: | AD / AI 2 |
|---|---|
| SLOPE DEGREE AVERAGE: | 40 ° / 50 ° / 55 ° |
| VERTICAL UPWARD CLIMB: | 1100m |
| CLIMBING TIME: | 7 hours |
| JOURNEY DURATION: | 2 days |
Huayna Potosi
South Peak 5950 m.a.s.l.
FRENCH ROUTE - 2 days
DAY 1. We depart from La Paz by land transport to Zongo Platform (approximately 2 hours), we ascend walking for 2 hours to the refuge, then continue through difficult moraines to the glacier at 5200 m.a.s.l. The slate slabs platforms next to the glacier provide us with a HIGH CAMP reasonably comfortable to have a rest.
DAY 2. We leave the high camp at about 3:00 am, continue on normal route and turn left to La Rinconada. Then climb the French route wall (approximately 3 hours), finally we arrive to the south summit peak (5950 m.a.s.l.).
Optionally we climb up to the North peak at 6088 m.a.s.l.
Return to high camp (2 hours) and finally we return on land transport to La Paz.
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
Mountain guide, private transportation, cook, food, camping and cooking equipment, luggage porters.
| DIFFICULTY LEVEL: | AD / AI 2 |
|---|---|
| SLOPE DEGREE AVERAGE: | 50 ° / 65 ° |
| VERTICAL UPWARD CLIMB: | 280 m / 918 ft. |
| CLIMBING TIME: | 6 hours |
| JOURNEY DURATION: | 2 days |
Huayna Potosí
North Peak 6088 m.a.s.l.
WEST SIDE - 2 days
Day 1. We depart from La Paz on land transport to Maria Lloco (approximately 1hr 30mins). We begin the trek to the foothills of the west side (about 1 hour). Camping.
DAY 2. Leave camp at approximately 4:00 am, begin climbing the ice wall, pass through edges with mixed towers (about 10 hours). Reach the North peak summit, the highest one at 6088 m.a.s.l. Return through normal route (4 hours) to Zongo platform and finally return by land transport to La Paz.
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
Mountain guide, private transportation, cook, food, camping and cooking equipment, luggage porters.
| DIFFICULTY LEVEL: | TD / IA5 |
|---|---|
| SLOPE DEGREE AVERAGE: | 55 ° |
| VERTICAL UPWARD CLIMB: | 900 m / 2,953 ft |
| CLIMBING TIME: | 10 hours |
| JOURNEY DURATION: | 2 days |
Pequeño Alpamayo
5425 m.a.s.l.
3 days
This peak is beautiful, impressive and very appreciated by climbers.
From the base camp, one can only observe the highest peak, however, while climbing up to the top of Tarija peak, one is dazzled by the beautiful sight of Pequeño Alpamayo.
DAY 1. We begin the journey early, depart from La Paz, on land transport to La Rinconada (3 hours) where we leave the vehicle. We load our equipment on llamas or mules and begin approach trekking (2 hours) to Chiar Khota Lagoon (4630 m.a.s.l.) where we will establish our base camp.
DAY 2. We start trekking at 3am to reach the glacier edge (1hr 15mins), there we wear the mountain equipment and begin the ascent, without technical difficulty, throughout the middle part of the glacier until arriving at Tarija peak (5300 m.a.s.l.) then we descend 150 meters and continue the ascent to Pequeño Alpamayo by a ridge, next a wall for technical climbing 80 meters from 50º to 60º go across to small snow platforms which lead us to Pequeño Alpamayo’s summit (5425 m.a.s.l.). Finally return to base camp to rest.
DAY 3. In the morning we pack up the base camp and begin our return to La Rinconada from where we continue on a vehicle which will take us to La Paz.
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
Mountain guide, private transportation, cook, glacier porters, food, camping and cooking equipment, carrier donkeys for luggage.
| DIFFICULTY LEVEL: | AD / AI 2 |
|---|---|
| SLOPE DEGREE AVERAGE: | 40 ° / 50 ° / 55 ° |
| VERTICAL UPWARD CLIMB: | 1100m |
| CLIMBING TIME: | 7 hours |
| JOURNEY DURATION: | 2 days |
Cabeza del Condor
5648 m.a.s.l.
3 days
The predominant summit of the region, Condoriri was first climbed in 1941 by Wilfrid Kuhm.
DAY 1. We begin the journey early, depart from La Paz, on land transport to La Rinconada (3 hours) where we leave the vehicle. We load our equipment on llamas or mules and begin approach trekking (2 hours) to Chiar Khota Lagoon (4630 m.a.s.l.) where we will establish our base camp.
DAY 2. Acclimatization trekking (3 hours). A diffusely marked and tamped path on sand leads us without any major problems to the top of PICO AUSTRIA (5328 m.a.s.l.). Return to base camp.
DAY 3. From the base camp, we ascend (1hr 30mins) through the rocks, to the end of the right edge of main Condoriri glacier. We climb a 40° slope (1hr 30mins), long sand and stone passage to go across to the upper plateau of the glacier. A 2 hour walk takes us to the base of the summit. Through a 100 meters channel we begin the technical climbing of a 160 meters wall (1 hour) to the ridge with 55° short passages. The route across the ridge to reach the summit is fragile and very exposed to precipices. We return to La Paz along the same route.
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
Mountain guide, private transportation, cook, food, camping and cooking equipment , carrier mules for luggage.
| DIFFICULTY LEVEL: | AD / AI 4 |
|---|---|
| SLOPE DEGREE AVERAGE: | 40 ° / 50 ° / 60 ° |
| VERTICAL UPWARD CLIMB: | 580 m |
| CLIMBING TIME: | 7 hours |
| JOURNEY DURATION: | 3 days |
Illimani
6462 m.a.s.l.
NORMAL ROUTE - WEST SIDE - 4 days
Snow-topped Illimani is the most historic mountain, many people try to climb it because of its beauty. For the Aymara people it is one of their tutelary gods. It is located at 72km from La Paz.
Illimani has 5 peaks:
South peak 6490 m.a.s.l., Central peak 6280 m.a.s.l., North peak 6002 m.a.s.l., Pico Paris to the South East 6287 m.a.s.l.
DAY 1.- We depart from La Paz to Estancia Pinaya at 3700 m.a.s.l. (4 hours). Then we begin a trek to Puente Roto (2hrs 30mins). Camping at base camp (4700 m.a.s.l.).
Day 2 We ascend (5 hours) to high camp "Nido de Condores" (5500 m.a.s.l.). Camping.
DAY 3. We begin a long snow and ice climb with 2 short technical parts (50 °) up to South Peak summit (7 hours). Return to base camp.
Day 4 return to La Paz.
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
Mountain guide, private transportation, cook, glacier porters, camping and cooking equipment, carrier mules for luggage
| DIFFICULTY LEVEL: | PD / AI3 |
|---|---|
| SLOPE DEGREE AVERAGE: | 45 ° / 50 ° / 60 ° (wall) |
| VERTICAL UPWARD CLIMB: | 1400 m |
| CLIMBING TIME: | 7 hours |
| JOURNEY DURATION: | 4 days |
Sajama
6540 m.a.s.l.
NORMAL ROUTE - 4 days
Sajama volcano is the highest peak in Bolivia, it is located to the south-west of La Paz, in Oruro department, within the Altiplano region characterized by its arid, cold, windy climate and its exceptional flora and fauna.
Day 1. We depart from La Paz on land transport to the town of Sajama (4,000m.a.s.l.), from there continue to the queñuales. Then approach trekking to the foothills of the west side of Sajama Volcano (3 hours). 4700 m.a.s.l. base camp.
Day 2. We begin the trek between sand and volcanic stones (5 hours) up to the High Camp at 5,700 m.a.s.l.
Day 3. We ascend to the summit through snowfields with a single considerable technical passage (55º). Descent to base camp.
DAY 4. Return to Sajama. We will enjoy a soak in the hot springs of Sajama park before returning to La Paz.
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
Mountain guide, private transportation, cook, glacier porters, food, camping and cooking equipment, carrier mules for luggage.
| DIFFICULTY LEVEL: | AD + / AI 2 |
|---|---|
| SLOPE DEGREE AVERAGE: | 50 ° / 55 ° |
| VERTICAL UPWARD CLIMB: | 1380m |
| CLIMBING TIME: | 5 hours |
| JOURNEY DURATION: | 4 days |
Chachacomani
6074 m.a.s.l.
CLASSICAL ROUTE - 4 days
The quadrangular shape of Chachacomani’s peaks attracts attention, they look like Pukaras, some sort of Incan strongholds, its presence alone has served as an inspiration for climbers everywhere.
DAY 1. We depart from La Paz on land transport to Peñas, through Chachacomani town and arrive to Alto Cruz Pampa town at 4480m.a.s.l., from there we walk to base camp (3 hours approximately).
DAY 2. From the base camp we depart trekking to the high camp at 5100m.a.s.l. (3 hours).
DAY 3. Begin to climb the glacier (3 hours), then we go across fields (3 hours approximately) and ascend a 45° slope to reach the summit. We return to base camp.
DAY4. We trek to Alto Cruz Pampa and from there return to the city of La Paz.
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
Mountain guide, private transportation, cook, glacier porters, food, camping and cooking equipment, carrier mules for luggage.
| DIFFICULTY LEVEL: | AD / AI 3 |
|---|---|
| SLOPE DEGREE AVERAGE: | 40 ° / 50 ° / 60 ° |
| VERTICAL UPWARD CLIMB: | 800m |
| CLIMBING TIME: | 6 hours |
| JOURNEY DURATION: | 4 days |
Chachacomani
6074m.a.s.l.
3 days
DAY 1. We depart from La Paz on land transport to Peñas, through Chachacomani town and arrive to Alto Cruz Pampa town at 4480m.a.s.l., from there we walk to the intermediate camp at 4750m.a.s.l. (about 4 hours). Camping.
DAY 2. Depart from the intermediate camp and begin our ascent to the summit at 6074m.a.s.l. Return to the intermediate camp.
DAY 3. Depart from the intermediate camp towards Alto Cruz Pampa and from there return to the city of La Paz.
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
Mountain guide, private transportation, cook, glacier porters, food, camping and cooking equipment, carrier mules for luggage.
| DIFFICULTY LEVEL: | AD / AI 3 |
|---|---|
| SLOPE DEGREE AVERAGE: | 40 ° / 50 ° / 60 ° |
| VERTICAL UPWARD CLIMB: | 800m |
| CLIMBING TIME: | 6 hours |
| JOURNEY DURATION: | 3 days |
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