La Paz - base Camp Condoriri
Kunturiri - We leave La Paz and drive for 2.5hrs to La Rinconada (4530m) where we load our equipment onto donkeys. We then hike for an hour to Laguna Chiar Khota (4620m), our basecamp. We have the choice of sleeping in tents or in the Fisherman’s house, a small mountain refuge at the edge of the lake. Depending on how you feel you can either rest or explore the surrounding area to help with your acclimatisation.
Training Day
Kunturiri - After a hearty breakfast we organise our climbing gear and head to the base of the nearby glacier. We spend the day learning (or reminding ourselves of) essential mountaineering techniques: glacier traverse, knots, and the use of ice axes and crampons. If you are confident in your abilities this day can be cut from the itinerary.
Summit Pequeño Alpamayo -Return to La paz city
Kunturiri - We wake up at 1AM and have large breakfast before setting off for the base of the glacier. We now have a long steady climb to Pico Tarija (5300m) which lies at the top of the main glacier. From here we have great views Pequeño Alpamayo and can have a short rest before the final push. There is a short 70m descent over rock and then a steady ascent along a ridge to the summit of \
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
This visually stunning mountain is a part of the Condoriri Massif and is highly favored for climbs in the region. The appeal lies in its breathtaking beauty and intermediate level, making it an excellent selection for novice or less seasoned mountain climbers.
DID YOU KNOW?
–Pequeño Alpamayo holds the second rank in terms of popularity for climbing in the Cordillera Real.
–The mountain supports a secondary, ‘direct’ path, which requires climbing the western wall instead of the described ridge above.
–This climb is a top recommendation for fit and seasoned mountaineers who are completely acclimatized.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
