Ancohuma

6427m.a.s.l. / 21080ft
NORMAL ROUTE - SOUTH-WEST SIDE
7 days

Ancohuma summit is clearly noticeable due to its "ox back" shape, it is located at the middle of large snow-capped plateaus. The access to this impressive mountain goes through Sorata Town located at approximately 2700m.a.s.l.

DAY 1. Depart from La Paz, on land transport, to Sorata town (approximately 3 hours).
Alternatively we can visit the Grotto of St. Peter (a cave which contains a lagoon and bats).
We stay overnight at a hotel.

DAY 2. Begin trekking to Titisani mine at 4460m.a.s.l.

DAY 3. Continue trekking to Glacier Lagoon at 5040m.a.s.l. Base Camp

DAY 4. We ascend walking through the lower edge (5 hours). Arrive to the snow-topped plateaus at 5800m.a.s.l. High camp.

DAY 5. Do a little technical ascent which leads us to the summit (6 hours). Go down to the Glacier Lagoon.

DAY 6. Begin return trekking to Sorata. Stay overnight at hotel.

DAY 7. Return to La Paz.

THE TOUR INCLUDES:
Mountain guide, private transportation, cook, glacier porters, food, camping and cooking equipment, carrier mules for luggage.