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CORDILLERA REAL SHORT SAMPLER, 5 Days
Code: TTCONDHUAY

Mountain trek from Condoriri valley to the northern slopes of Huayna Potosi; a typical sampler of a mountain trek traversing Cordillera Real.

Dates: Upon request
Price: N/A (land services only)
Single Room Supplement: N/A
Difficulty: Moderated
Accommodation: 4 nights camping.

There may not be a better route to enjoy the best views of the Andes close to La Paz City. That is the region of Condoriri valley and the northern slopes of Huayna Potosi.

Along the route we will pass by Condoriri base camp; one of the most popular areas mountianeers use for acclimatization. Condoriri, the main mountain of this group, reminds of a Condor, wings extended, attempting to take off.

Then we will get to the northern valleys of Huayna Potosi via two mountain passes with splendid views of the mountains and valleys. At the trailhead - where hydro-electric plants produce electricity for La Paz - we will meet our vehicle that will take us back to La Paz. On the road we will pass by Huayna Potosi base camp, certainly the most popular mountain in Bolivia and probably in the whole Andes.

We strongly suggest you to be fully acclimatized to the highlands before this trip, ideally to have spent at least 3-4 days at the highlands and have already been higher than 4500m (14760 ft) before signing for this trip. For more information about this subject, please refer to the page acclimatization at our website.

Itinerary:

D1. Transport to Plaza de Llamas. Trek to Chiar Kota. Camp. (L,D)
D2. Hike to Janchallani Peak. Camp. (B,L,D)
D3. Trek to Ancoma alto. Camp. (B,L,D)
D4. Trek to Face North. Camp. (B,L,D)
D5. Hike to Botijlaca. Tranport to LPB. (B,L)

Highlights:

Classic mountain trek from Condoriri to the northern slopes of Huayna Potosi.
Splendid views of the mountains in Condoriri group and Zongo valley including the impressive west face and the busy east face of Huayna Potosi.
Great sightseeing of La Paz surroundings on the way back to La Paz.

Day 1. Transport to La Plaza de Llamas. Trek to Condoriri. Camp.

Elevations
La Paz 3,650m (11,972f)
Chiar Kota 4,650m (15,252f)
Timing
Driving: 2-3 Hrs
Walking: 3-4 Hrs
Meals
L,D

Early in the morning we take the high road towards the majestic Andes Mountains that overlook Lake Titicaca. Our destination is the small Andean medow called Plaza de Llamas. There, the muleteers and their animals will be waiting to transport our gear to the campsite. We can help and have a look at them while they prepare the animals and gear for the trek. We depart this valley and immediately get an incredible view of Mt. Condoriri and Mt. Huayna Potosi. Lunch will be on a spot with magnificent views over the Condoriri Massif. The trails are easy and gradually wind their way through a rolling valley and end at Chiar Kota ?Black lake? at the foot of Mt. Condoriri. There we will set up our camp

Day 2. Trek to Liviñosa lagoon. Camp.

Elevations
1nd Mtn. Pass 5,000m (16,400f)
Liviñosa 4,500m (14,760f)
Timing
Walking: 6-7 Hrs
Meals
B,L,D

Once we warm up with the sun and breakfast, we will begin our trek across the two mountain passes into the northern valley of the majestic Huayna Potosi peak. The trail ascends quickly across boggy fields and puna grass, typical of the Andean valleys. Our camp will be set at the foot of steep rocky mountain walls just after Liviñosa lagoon.

Day 3. Trek to Botijlaca. Transport to La Paz

Elevations
Botijlaca 3,600m (11,808f)
Paso Zongo 4,750m (15,580f)
La Paz 3,650 (11,972f)
Timing
Walking: 3-4 Hrs
Driving: 3-4 Hrs
Meals
B,L

We will depart for the final section of our trek after breakfast. The trail descends into the upper transition zone between the Puna and the Yungas valleys. Our vehicles will be waiting for us at the end of the road to drive us back to La Paz over on a circuitous road out of the heart of the Cordillera Real passing by Huayna Potosí base camp: the Zongo pass.

ALTITUDE CHART

SERVICES

Included

Meals mentioned on the itinerary (three meals per day, snacks and boiled water).
Full land transportation on the trip.
Common camping equipment: 4 season tents (one per each two people), dinning tent, kitchen stuff, and tableware.
Professional bilingual guide(s) during the trip and transfers.
Luggage transportation with porters and/or animals on trekking & climbing trips (20 kg / 44 lb per person max weight).
Cook(s) when camping.
National Park entrance fees.

Not included

International flight ticket.
Local flight tickets.
International & local airport fees.
Meals & accommodation in la Paz and other main cities.
Personal camping equipment: sleeping bag, foam pad, headlamps, and clothing.
Insurance of any kind.
Any expense due to a rescue operation (rescuers fee, transportation, or medical cost).

MORE INFORMATION

Please get into our “Resources” page in our website, there you will find plenty of information about pre-departure, National Parks, suggested reading, useful links and much more.

If you would like us to make additional hotel reservations besides the accommodation that is included in your trip, please get into our Reservations page