Towering over the south of the city of La Paz, Illimani is a much revered mountain by the Bolivian people. It is also a technically hard climb, with an average gradient of around 50º
DEPARTURE DATE CONFIRMED
16-19 July
Difficulty
6,438m
4 days
| Price per person (GBP) | |
|---|---|
| Groups of 5+ | £725 |
Itinerary
DAY ONE
Depart La Paz on a three hour journey to Estancia Una. We then have a three hour trek to our base camp (4,230m)
DAY TWO
A five hour trek mostly on rock to the high camp – the “Condor’s Nest”, at 5,550m
DAY THREE
Early start (2.00am) over glacial terrain up to the summit (6,438m). We then return to the high camp, break camp and continue down to the base camp.
DAY FOUR
Return to Estancia Una where our vehicle will be waiting, and return back to La Paz.
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What's Included
INCLUDED
- Transport from La Paz and back
- All meals while in the mountains
- Tented accommodation at basecamp and high camp
- Permits
- Mountain guide (ratio of 2 climbers to 1 guide)
- Technical equipment – boots, crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet, gaiters, ropes, climbing hardware
- Porter support for trek to high camp (technical kit, sleeping bags and food supplies)
NOT INCLUDED
- Sleeping bag
- Personal clothing and gear (warm clothes, waterproofs, hat, gloves, sunglasses, water bottle, sunscreen)
- Day pack for approach and summit attempt
- Additional snacks during trek