Climbing Illimani (6439m)

Highest in the Cordillera Real Illimani is both the highest and the southernmost peak in the Cordillera Real. Visible from most of La Paz, Illimani is an imposing sight. According to local

legend it is the Queen or Mother of the mountain range. Illimani has five peaks in total; three of them over 6,000m. It is a fairly demanding climb, but well worth

the effort for the views of La Paz and the Cordillera Real, and the chance to summit Bolivia’s second highest peak.

Program details

Type of activity: technical climbing with ropes, trekking up to high camp (5400m) Difficulty: moderate fitness/good fitness Experience required: basic climbing skills/some experience

Grade of climb: Normal route II/PD 50°

Number of days: 4 days, 3 night’s Tour starts in La Paz Tour ends in La Paz Best time of year: May to November Season: Dry season: days are mild and nights are cold Highlights: Reaching the summit of one of the best known peaks in Bolivia and spectacular views of La Paz and the surrounding around area.

Program

Day 1: La Paz (3600m) - Pinaya (3900m) - Puente Roto, Base camp (4500m) We have a winding drive through the Cordillera, passing lots of small villages and some cactus-filled valleys. We will drive through the Palca canyon and stop for a short visit. After 3 to 4 hours of driving we will get to the village of Pinaya where we will have a picnic lunch before our walk up to base camp. 3 hour drive, 2 - 3 hour trek (LD) camping

Day 2: Puente Roto - Nido de Cóndor, High camp (5400m)

Climbing on scree and rock will take us to the high camp. The porters will carry all the equipment and personal gear. It’s a long climb for the day: over 1000m ascent. Up at the top we can see La Paz, and at night the lights of La Paz and El Alto. 6 - 8 hour trek (BLD) camping

Day 3: High camp - Summit (6439m) - High camp - Base camp

An early start in the morning for our climb to the summit; it will be cold. We start roped-up and with our crampons on. We will be climbing on ice and snowy ridges, but nothing steeper than 50 degrees. The last short snowy ridge takes us to the summit. Time to rest and take photos before our decent. Back at high camp the porters will meet us and take all the equipment and personal gear back down to base camp. 12 - 15 hour climb (BLD) camping.

Day 4: Base camp - Pinaya - La Paz

Same walk down to Pinaya as day 1, where we meet our transport to take us back to La Paz. Drop off at hotel. 1 - 2 hour trek, 3 hour drive (BL) END of SERVICES

Prices

Prices include: • Professional English speaking mountain guide, guide ratio 2 clients to 1 guide • Meals as mentioned, including drinks at camp meals (B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner) • All private transport • Mules, up to base camp and back down • Porters, up to high camp and back down to base camp • Full camp, includes: tents, kitchen equipment, chairs, tables, dinning tent etc. • Cook • Equipment for the mountain, ropes and protection • First Aid kit • Oxygen bottle • 24/7 English speaking office staff to help with assistants any time during the trip Not included:

• Personal clothing

• Personal insurance

• Extra services not mentioned in the program

• Tips Prices with UIAGM English speaking guide: 1 pax $ 1670 US 2 pax $ 965 US each 3 pax $ 870 US each 4 pax $ 825 US each 5 pax $ 815 US each 6 pax $ 755 US each 7 pax $ 730 US each 8 pax $ 715 US each 9 pax $ 710 US each 10 pax $ 665 US each Prices with UIAGM Spanish speaking guide with basic English: 1 pax $ 1575 US 2 pax $ 915 US each 3 pax $ 840 US each 4 pax $ 805 US each 5 pax $ 800 US each 6 pax $ 735 US each

7 pax $ 720 US each 8 pax $ 705 US each 9 pax $ 700 US each 10 pax $ 650 US each Prices with English speaking guide with Bolivian mountain guide credentials only: 1 pax $ 1475 US 2 pax $ 865 US each 3 pax $ 770 US each 4 pax $ 755 US each 5 pax $ 740 US each 6 pax $ 690 US each 7 pax $ 660 US each 8 pax $ 650 US each 9 pax $ 645 US each 10 pax $ 605 US each Prices with Spanish speaking guide with basic English and Bolivian mountain guide credentials only: 1 pax $ 1380 US 2 pax $ 820 US each 3 pax $ 705 US each 4 pax $ 685 US each 5 pax $ 680 US each 6 pax $ 640 US each 7 pax $ 605 US each 8 pax $ 595 US each 9 pax $ 590 US each 10 pax $ 555 US each Prices for the 2021 season

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