DETAILED PROGRAM
DAY 1: LA PAZ – PINAYA – PUENTE ROTO (4470 m.a.s.l.)
Leaving the hotel in a private car to Pinaya (3880m.alt), a village located on the hillside of snowy Illimani. Meeting with our team of mules and shepards and hiking towards base camp called Puente Roto.
Camping Night
DAY 2: PUENTE ROTO – “NIDO DE CONDORES” (5470 m.a.s.l.)
After breakfast, we’ll hike following the aplomb part of the morena at first. We’ll then follow a steep path which includes a rather tough crest taking us to the high camp of “Nido de Cóndores”
Camping Night
DAY 3: “NIDO DE CONDORES” – ILLIMANI SUMMIT (6439 m.a.s.l.) – PUENTE ROTO (4470 m.a.s.l.)
To reach the summit, we’ll start our ascent at 1:00 am.
We’ll climb following crests located between rocky and icy parts on the edge of slopes and crevices. After reaching the part called “Escalera al Cielo” we’ll have to climb 45°/ 55° slopes. After this ascent, we’ll reach the edge of the crest which will take us to the summit. Descent using the same route towards Puente Roto base camp.
Camping Night
DAY 4: PUENTE ROTO – PINAYA (3880 m.a.s.l.) – LA PAZ (3600 m.a.s.l.)
At 10:00 am we’ll hike to the village of Pinaya where we’ll have lunch and return to La Paz by private car.