Lying to the south of La Paz, Illimani is an imposing presence on the skyline from everywhere in the city. This enormous massif is over 8km long has 4 peaks over 6000m; the southern ‘true’ stands at 6442m. This mountain is only recommended if you are very well acclimatized and have previous mountaineering experience.
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Camping Equipment (tent, mat, dining tent)
Mountain guide (Spanish- English) Lodging in base camp and high camp,National park tickets
ITINERARY Day 1 We leave La Paz and drive for 3 hours to Pinaya (3800m) where we load our equipment onto donkeys and continue on foot to the base camp (4600m). This hike takes roughly 3 hours. Day 2 After breakfast we organize our equipment for and give it to local porters. We then hike up a moraine and rocky ridge 5 hours to reach Nido de Condores (5550m), our high camp at the base of Illimani’s glacier. Day 3 We start our summit attempt at 1AM, aiming to reach the summit between 7 and 8AM. The route zig-zags up the glacier with inclinations up to 50° before reaching a ridge which takes us to the summit - the highest point in the Cordillera Real (6442m)! We return by the same path, pack up...
Lying to the south of La Paz, Illimani is an imposing presence on the skyline from everywhere in the city. This enormous massif is over 8km long has 4 peaks over 6000m; the southern ‘true’ stands at 6442m. This mountain is only recommended if you are very well acclimatized and have previous mountaineering experience.
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Camping Equipment (tent, mat, dining tent)
Mountain guide (Spanish- English) Lodging in base camp and high camp,National park tickets
