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.