AABC01 Huayna Potosi (6088 m) 2D/1N
With its impressive
height of 6088 m, Huayna Potosi has an attractive presence for your eyes besides
being an interesting and challenging climb.
Day 1: Base Camp. We drive for
2 hours from La Paz to the Zongo plateau at 4700 m, and then we climb along the
moraines until we reach the glacier and reach our campsite called The Falcons
Nest. Camp at 5500 m.
Day 2: Summit-La Paz. The climb to
the summit takes about 6 hours and another 4 hours to go back to the Zongo
plateau. Return to La Paz by car.
Included: All meals during the excursion, professional
mountain guide, camping equipment, private transportation all entrances,
communal climbing gear.
Not
included: Personal climbing outfit, meals in cities, personal expenses, tips,
airport taxes.
Grading: easy moderate - hard
AABC02 Illimani
South Peak (6490 m)
5D/4N
Day 1: Puente Roto. Drive from La
Paz for 4 hours to the town of Cohoni through the Valley of the Souls. After 4
hours trek we arrive at Puente Roto, our base camp at 4500 m. (L,D)
Day 2: Nido de
Condores. A 5-hour trek is waiting for us across the moraines to our next camp 2 on
the glacier at 5550 m. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Summit. Reaching the
summit takes about 7 hours plus 3 hours to return to Camp 2. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Trek to Base
Camp. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Return to La
Paz. (B)
Included: All meals during the
excursion, professional mountain guide, camping equipment, private
transportation all entrances, communal climbing gear.
Not
included: Personal climbing outfit, meals in cities, personal expenses, tips,
airport taxes.
Grading: easy moderate hard very hard
AABC03 Illampu (6380 m)
Classic route 8D/7N
The route is quite
technically demanding and strenuous. The climb is recommended for experienced
climbers.
Day 1: Sorata. We drive by car
from La Paz to the colourful valley of Sorata, at the foothills of the Illampu.
Hotel. (L,D)
Day 2: Ancoma. We continue
our trip by 4WD vehicle for about 5 hours to the town of Ancoma. After lunch
we set for a 3-hour walk until we reach our base campsite at
Aguas Calientes (4400 m). (B,L,D)
Day 3: Glacier. Trek
to the base of the glacier. 4 hours trek. Camp. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Altitude camp.
Todays trek is about 5 hours; we transfer our gear to the next altitude camp
at 5500 m. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Summit. 8
hours of climbing and 5 hours for the return to our altitude camp. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Base Camp. We
trek down to our base camp at Aguas Calientes. (B,L,D)
Day 7: Descent to
Ancoma. (B,L,D)
Day 8: Return to La
Paz (B)
Included: All meals during the
excursion, professional mountain guide, camping equipment, private
transportation all entrances, communal climbing gear.
Not
included: Personal climbing outfit, meals in cities, personal expenses, tips,
airport taxes.
Grading: easy moderate hard very hard
AABC04 Ancohuma (6430
m) Classic route 9D/8N
Day 1: Ancoma. We drive for 3
hours from La Paz to Sorata where we have our lunch. Then we continue by 4 WD
for about 4 hours until we reach the town of Ancoma, lying at the foothills of
the Illampu. Camp at 3900 m. (L,D)
Day 2: Rinconada. 4
hours climb is needed to the pass of Korwasini (4480 m) and another 2 hours to
the moraines. Camp at 4000 m. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Base Camp. We will cross
the moraines that lead us to the base camp at the Ancohuma glacier. Camp at
4900 m.
Day 4: Altitude camp. We will make a
5-hour crossing to the snowfields where we will set our next camp at 5700 m.
(B,L,D)
Day 5: Summit. It takes about
5 hours to reach the summit along easy snow walls and plains. 3 hours for the
return to our altitude camp. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Descent to
Rinconada. Camp. (B,L,D)
Day 7: Return to
Ancoma. Camp (B,L,D)
Day 8: Return to Sorata. In the
afternoon optional visit to the caves of San Pedro. Hotel. (B,L)
Day 9: Return to La Paz. (B)
Included: All meals during the
excursion, professional mountain guide, camping equipment, private
transportation, all entrances, communal climbing gear.
Not included:
Personal climbing outfit, meals in cities, personal expenses, tips, airport
taxes.
Grading: easy moderate hard
very hard
In the heart of the
Sajama National Park and in the west mountain range, the highest point of
Bolivia, the Sajama summit towers out from its beautiful surrounding with
plenty of wildlife.
Day 1: Sajama. Departure from La Paz
to the village of Sajama at 4400 m. Camp. (L,D)
Day 2: Base camp. Climb to the
base camp at 4700 m. Camp. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Altitude camp.
5 hours climb to the high camp (5600 m). (B,L,D)
Day 4: Summit. The climb and
return to the Sajama summit takes a total of about 12 hours. High camp. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Base camp and Sajama hot springs.
Today we relax in the hot water springs near the Sajama for a joyful
celebration. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Long journey to La Paz.
(B)
Included: All meals during the
excursion, professional mountain guide, camping equipment, private
transportation, all entrances, communal climbing gear.
Not included:
Personal climbing outfit, meals in cities, personal expenses, tips, airport
taxes.
Grading: easy moderate hard
very hard
AABC06 Condoriri (5648m)
4D/3N
Day 1: Depart La Paz
in the morning bound for trailhead at Laguna Tuni. After a two-hour hike we
arrive at Laguna Chiar Khota, the shores of which serve as base camp (elevation
4,700m).
Day 2: A non-technical day hike
to the summit of the Apacheta pass (elevation 5,365m) provides spectacular
views, as well as assisting in acclimatization. One option is to move onto one
of the nearby glaciers and practice ice climbing techniques.
Day 3: We depart
early in the morning bound for the Cabeza de Condoriri (elevation 5,648m). The
route is simply spectacular with plenty of breath-taking exposure offering an
excellent mix of glacier, ice and snow climbing. Return to Base camp.
Day 4: We return to
La Paz.
Included: All meals during the
excursion, professional mountain guide, camping equipment, private
transportation, all entrances, communal climbing gear.
Not included:
Personal climbing outfit, meals in cities, personal expenses, tips, airport
taxes.
Grading: easy moderate hard very hard