ANDE +6000

Based on 4 people​

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DAY 1

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Transfer from the airport to La Paz. Night at hotel to be defined.

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DAY 2

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Transfer to Lake Titicaca to the town of Copacabana. Night at Hotel Rosario del Lago. 3 hours by car.

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DAY 3

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In the morning we take a small boat and go to the Island of the Sun where we do a trekking. Return to Copacabana. Night at Hotel Rosario del Lago or other.

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DAY 4

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COPACABANA - SORATA (2,675 meters above sea level)

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Departure in the morning from La Paz.

We travel the road that connects Lake Titicaca along the entire Cordillera Real from Huayna Potosí. Then we descend towards the town of Sorata, located at the bottom of a green valley at the foot of the Illampu and Ancohuma massifs.

 

Departure: 08:00
Transport: private 4x4 vehicle
Transfer duration: 3h30
Accompaniment: driver
Overnight: at Altai Oasis hotel
 

DAY 5

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SORATA - CHILATA LAGOON (4,200 meters above sea level)

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From Sorata (2,675 m), a marked trail climbs southeast through villages and farmland. The majestic Illampu massif gradually reveals itself and we will forget the effort of the ascent. Finally, almost 1,523 meters higher, we will reach Chilata Lake (4,200 m), located on a small plateau overlooking the Sorata valley. Open camp on the shores of the lake.

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Departure: 08:00
Transport: luggage transported to the start of the hike
Accompaniment: local guide
Overnight: camping tent
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Altitude: +1520 m
Walking duration: 6/7h

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DAY 6

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CHILATA LAGOON (4,200 m) - GLACIER LAGOON (5,045 m) - CAMPO VENADO (4,300 m)

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A trail stretches southeast, crosses a gorge at 4,400 m altitude and then curves upwards on the western slopes of the Illampu and Ancohuma massifs. We continue a steep climb over rocks to reach Glacier Lake (5,045 m) where a huge glacial tongue extends. To the east is the main summit of Illampu, a giant of ice and vertical walls, dominated by a splendid and terrifying ridge. Afterwards we descend along a rocky path southwest which will lead us to Campo Venado (at 4,300 m).

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Departure: 08:00
Accompaniment: local guide
Overnight: camping tent
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Altitude: +900 m / -795 m
Walking duration: 6/7h

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DAY 7

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CAMPO VENADO (4,300 m) - MINA SUSANA (4,030 m) – LOJENA (4,360 m)

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We start the walk on a balcony trail on the edge of a mountain located to the south, reaching an altitude of 4,350 m. This walk crosses a long valley where the Susana mine is located (where silver and tin are exploited). We continue descending along a trail that offers views of the galleries dug by mountain miners. The trail develops along the eastern slope of Cerro Achachi Khollu (4,363 m). Before reaching the town of Millipaya (3,475 m), we cross a stream to head south to the other side of the valley and then climb a trail to Lake Khota Pata (4,052 m), dominated by Chuto Kalani (4,388 m).

We continue along the trail southwards, cross small lakes and arrive at Lojena (at 4,360 m), an ideal place to set up an open bivouac above the Millipaya valley.

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Departure: 08:00
Accompaniment: local guide
Overnight: camping tent
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Altitude: +640 m / -610 m
Walking duration: 6/7h

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DAY 8

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LOJENA (4,360 m) - LAGUNA SAN FRANCISCO (4,520 m)

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We continue along a trail alternating ascents and descents on the slopes of the mountain. The view opens up to the Altiplano where you can clearly see Lake Titicaca. Last ascent and arrival at Chotanlona pass (at 4,910 m) which opens onto the Illampu, Ancohuma and Chearoco massifs, as well as the Kasiri and Calzada glaciers. Then we descend eastwards into a beautiful valley that hosts the turquoise lake of San Francisco. Nearby there are hot springs, an ideal incentive for a bath. We will enjoy ourselves without limits!

We set up open camp on the shores of the lake.

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Departure: 08:00
Accompaniment: local guide
Overnight: camping tent
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Altitude: +700 m / -560 m
Walking duration: 5/6h

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DAY 9

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SAN FRANCISCO LAGOON (4,520 m) - CHOJNA QUTA LAGOON (4,720 m)

This day is characterized by the crossing of 3 ridges reaching 5,000 m altitude. The route extends southeast to Lake Ajoyan, above Lake Cacha, at an altitude of 4,780 m. Below is a lake basin with two turquoise-colored lakes, Lake Chojña Khota (at 4,722 m) and Lake Carizal (at 4,767 m), at the foot of the Calzada ridge with its summit at 5,650 m. Camp will be set up on the lake shores, one of the most beautiful "overnight zones" of the Cordillera Real.

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Departure: 08:00
Accompaniment: local guide
Overnight: camping tent
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Altitude: +745 m / -510 m
Walking duration: 6/7h

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DAY 10

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CHOJNA QUTA LAGOON (4,720 m) - JISTAÑA QUTA LAGOON (4,560 m)

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In the morning we have two options: sunbathe on the shores of the lake or visit the Calzada summit. In this case we will climb to Lake Carizal, walk along its right bank and continue northeast to the Calzada summit (5,050 m), the lake is trapped between the Kasiri and Calzada massifs, at 5,857 and 5,650 m respectively. We return to Lake Chojña Khota.

After a good snack, the afternoon goal is to reach the open night camp located on the shores of Jistaña Khota lake. To get there we follow the route south and cross a pass at 5,100 m altitude. We continue a long descent into the valley until reaching the lake. Along the way the road is only dust and the landscape is a palette of gray tones! But the gray of these mountains is not pale at all, on the contrary…

Departure: 10:00
Accompaniment: local guide
Overnight: camping tent
Meals included: breakfast, picnic, dinner
Altitude: +350 m / -515 m
Walking duration: 3/4h

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DAY 11

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JISTAÑA QUTA LAGOON (4,560 m) - CHISCACALLIUANI LAGOON (4,820 m)

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Remembering the name of Lake Chiscacalliuani will not be easy. It will take 7 hours of walking and so we will be able to keep this name in our head: Chiscacalliuani, Chiscacalliuani, Chiscacalliuani…

We climb the slope westwards, then head south to the small lake Niquioyo Khota (4,672 m), dominated to the east by Condor Jipina (5,315 m). We continue along a balcony trail southeast, observing a wide panorama of the Altiplano and Lake Titicaca. The hike continues with more ups and downs to reach two summits, the first at 4,950 m and the second at 5,000 m. We finish the day descending steep rock to reach a closed valley that hosts a beautiful green lake, its name… we forgot!

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Departure: 08:00
Accompaniment: local guide
Overnight: camping tent
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Altitude: +800 m / -585 m
Walking duration: 7h

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DAY 12

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CHISCACALLIUANI LAGOON (4,820 m) - CHACHA KUMANI RIVER - PURA PURONI RIVER (4,750 m) - JAYLLAWAYA VALLEY (4,480 m)

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We start our hike along the mountainside until reaching the beautiful Chachakumani valley (4,430 m) after 2 hours of walking.

After crossing the bofedales (marshland dotted with giant moss soaked with water), we descend southwest, then move southeast crossing several successive plateaus up to a summit at 5,000 m. While climbing, we observe the imposing Chachacomani glacier (6,074 m). Then a short descent will take us into the Pura Purani valley. We continue southeast along the slope to cross 3 small successive peaks and reach the Jayllawaya river valley (4,480 m).

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Departure: 08:00
Accompaniment: local guide
Overnight: camping tent
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Altitude: +625 m / -680 m
Walking duration: 6/7h

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DAY 13

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JAYLLAWAYA VALLEY (4,480 m) - WARA WARANI LAGOON (4,930 m) - KUNU PAMPA (4,760 m) - KHOTIA LAGOON (4,450 m)

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The start of the day will be tough with a steep climb up to the upper plateau leading to Wara Warani Lake (4,620 m). From there the climb becomes gentler following the stream until reaching the valley bottom northeast. We cross a rock barrier to climb to Lake Wara Warani at 4,930 m. This lake lies at the foot of the Wara Warani glacier and is divided into two parts of different colors: turquoise waters on one side and deep blue on the other. Surprising and magical! After contemplating the beauty of the place, we must walk along the right side of the lake and climb southeast towards a steep pass (5,050 m) overlooking the Kunu Pampa glacier. The descent over rock, along the glacial tongue, takes us into an isolated valley at about 4,760 m. After crossing this valley, we continue southeast and face the last obstacle: Minchin peak (5,000 m). Once crossed, the descent will be easy to Khotia Lake (4,450 m).

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Departure: 08:00
Accompaniment: local guide
Overnight: camping tent
Meals included: breakfast, picnic, dinner
Altitude: +810 m / -840 m
Walking duration: 7/8h

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DAY 14

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KHOTIA LAGOON (4,450 m) - AJWANI LAGOON (4,615 m)

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From Laguna Khotia the trail is well marked. This route towards Laguna Chiarkhota is the best known of the Cordillera Real. We start the day climbing the mountainside southwards. We reach Contador Pass (4,760 m), offering a beautiful view over a large valley sloping eastwards to the peaks. Here we can see a large lake called Alka Quta in the old Palcoco mine. It is through this valley one can reach the Santos refuge in the Qala Uta community through Chiqapa Pass. We, instead, continue across the Cordillera. Then we descend into the valley, crossing a semi-swampy area near Surakhota lagoon (4,410 m) before continuing southeast. Then we must climb the mountainside again before reaching Ajwani lagoon ("lagoon of birds", 4,615 m).

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Departure: 08:00
Accompaniment: local guide
Overnight: camping tent
Meals included: breakfast, picnic, dinner
Altitude: +550 m / -385 m
Walking duration: 5h

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DAY 15

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AJWANI LAGOON (4,615 m) - JURIKHOTA LAGOON (4,700 m)

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Ajwani Lagoon is a beautiful lake where many ducks nest. A relaxing and lovely place to see. But we must continue on our way. We head southeast along the mountainside. There are still beautiful views of Lake Ajwani before passing into the next valley. We reach Col Milluni at 4,910 m before descending to Sistaña Lagoon (4,670 m). From the pass, Huayna Potosí and its famous west face are very close. We continue southeast, facing us. We climb a second pass, Janchallani Pass at 4,885 m, where we discover the Condoriri massif, one of the most beautiful glaciers in the Cordillera. Then we descend to Jurikhota Lagoon (4,700 m) nestled in a deep valley. The Cabeza del Cóndor and the Left Wing dominate the lake. We can see the trail running along the left side of the lagoon and up the moraine to the foot of the glacier. Stunning views. The next day promises to be splendid.

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Departure: 08:00
Accompaniment: local guide
Overnight: camping tent
Meals included: breakfast, picnic, dinner
Altitude: +530 m / -445 m
Walking duration: 4h

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DAY 16

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JURIKHOTA LAGOON (4,700 m) - ICE LAGOON - AUSTRIA PASS (5,140 m) - CHIARKHOTA LAGOON (4,680 m) - RINCONADA (4,505 m) - LA PAZ (3,600 m)

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We start the day walking along the right shore of the lake northeast to reach the moraine. Then we climb to the Ice Lagoon at 4,880 m. The place is simply magical. The lagoon is splendid, with the Condoriri glacier ending its course in its turquoise waters. The vertical walls of the Left Wing and the Condor Head appear terrifying from our path. We take a long break to admire the view before continuing.

We turn southeast and climb the rocks to our right towards the hill. The ascent is quite steep and requires the use of hands and attention.

We reach Austria Pass at 5,140 m. If you still have strength, we highly recommend a detour through Pic Austria before entering the next valley. It is the rocky peak dominating the pass to your right. It faces Condoriri. It reaches 5,300 m. A steep ascent through scree, but worth it. Pic Austria is a real viewpoint of Condoriri. Views over the glacier massif are impressive. And the descent on scree is a true pleasure.

We then descend southeast from the pass to Chiarkhota Lagoon (4,680 m), base camp of Condoriri and Pequeno Alpamayo.

We descend on foot to La Rinconada to meet the vehicle, then drive to La Paz.

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Departure: 08:00
Transport: private 4x4 vehicle
Transfer duration: 3h00
Accompaniment: local guide
Overnight: none
Meals included: breakfast and picnic
Altitude: +505 m / -695 m
Walking duration: 6h

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Transfer to La Paz city. Night at Boutique Rosario hotel.

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DAY 17

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Transfer to La Paz airport.

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Menu during the trek:

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Breakfast:
Tea, coffee, etc.
Yogurt, bread, butter, jam (homemade), pancakes, fruit, juices.

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Lunch:
Varies, between noodles or rice salad with vegetables and chicken, sometimes sandwiches with cured ham, or smoked trout, avocado, tomatoes, llama salami, etc., fruit.

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The cook prepares lunch and joins the group. We have a small bag with juices, fruit, cereal bars with quinoa, to walk with.

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Dinner:
Starter with wines, beers, cheese, cold cuts, etc. vegetable soup, trout with rice and vegetables.

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Or

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Chicken Basquaise (French recipe with vegetables) with noodles or rice.
Boeuf Bourguignon (French recipe, beef stew) with pasta or rice.

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Dessert:
Fruit or fruit yogurt. Clients must bring a bag of about 15 kg for the mules.

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INCLUDED

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• 2 nights Hotel Rosario, La Paz city

• 2 nights Hotel Rosario del Lago, Copacabana

• 1 night Hotel Altai Oasis, Sorata

• All transfers of the trip

• Dante plus a local guide and a cook during the trek

• All meals of the trek

• Full mountain and trekking equipment (tents, mats, catering, etc.)

• Porters for carrying individual and collective equipment (llamas, mules, and support porters)

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NOT INCLUDED

• Hotel nights outside the program

• Restaurants during the trip

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OTHER

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In case of cancelling the trip after booking, there is a 50% penalty of the total.