Along the way…

The Condoriri mountain range is formed by 13 summits all exceeding 5000 meters in heights.
It is one of our favorite mountain range, as it offers numerous ascent possibilities, some of which of a very accessible technical difficulty, but offering nonetheless spectacular scenery and strong emotions. The emblem of this area is without a doubt the Condoriri, named for its shape: the one of a condor with its tucked wings.

Warning: A very good acclimatization is necessary to assure the success and the security of the ascent. This summit is reserved to experienced mountaineers, in very good physical condition.

PROGRAM

 

DAY 1 : LA PAZ – LAGUNA TUNI – LAGUNA CHIARKHOTA (el. 4670 m.a.s.l.)

Difficulty: 4 to 6-hour hike a day. Good physical condition required.
Departure from La Paz at 9 a.m. in our private vehicle for the village of Tuni, the starting point of our trek (a 3-hour trip).
After skirting the lake of the same name, we head up a beautiful valley that takes us to Laguna Chiar Khota (a 3-hour walk).
From the time we enter the valley, the Cabeza de Condor, or the Condor’s Head also known as El Condoriri, dominates the scenery (el.5648 m.a.s.l.). It forms, with the two adjacent summits, the Condoriri range, in the shape of a condor with tucked wings.
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Ascent time: 4 h; Elevation gain: +250m

DAY 2 :CHOICE OF ASCENTS

 

• ASCENT OF THE WHITE PIRAMID (el. 5230 m.a.s.l.)

Grade II/AD - with mountain guide.
Start at around 5 a.m. We attempt the summit by the normal route (grade I / PD, or Southwest route grade II / AD), then descent to Laguna Chiarkhota (4-5 h).
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Ascent time: 6h; Elevation gain: +560m / -560m

 

• ASCENT OF PIC TARIJA (el. 5060 m.a.s.l.) AND OF PEQUEÑO ALPAMAYO (el. 5410 m.a.s.l.)

Grade III/AD+, Max 55° - with mountain guide.
Start at around 4 a.m. in a tentative ascent of the summit, via the beautiful peak of Tarija then descend to Laguna Chiarkhota (5-7 h). Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Ascent time: 9h; Elevation gain: +1000m / -1000m

 

• ASCENT OF RIGHT SLIDE OF CONDOR (el. 5480 m.a.s.l.)

Grade II/AD-, Max 45° - with mountain guide.
Start at around 5 a.m. Attempt of the summit (normal route), descent to Laguna Chiar Kota (4 -5 hours).
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Ascent time: 7h; Elevation gain: +810 m/-810 m.

 

• ASCENT OF CONDORIRI (el. 5700 m.a.s.l.)

Grade III/AD+, Max 55° - with mountain guide.
Start at 4 a.m. Summit attempt by normal route (5-6 hours) then descent to Laguna Chiarkhota.
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Ascent time: 8h; Elevation gain: +1030m / -1030m

DAY 3 :LAGUNA CHIARKHOTA – LAGUNA TUNI – LA PAZ

We keep on descending towards Laguna Tuni where our vehicle is awaiting to take us back to La Paz.
Cold lunch (included). Dinner open.
Hiking: 3h; Elevation gain: -250m

 

Included

- Trekking and mountain guide (one for 3 people max)
- Cook for groups of more than 4 people (for groups smaller than 4, the guide will be the cook)
- Collective equipment for trekking and mountaineering (tents, cooking gear, ropes, etc…)
- Portage of gear (high altitude porters/ mules / llamas)
- Private transport / Spanish - speaking driver
- Meals mentioned

Not Included

- Individual equipment (for camping we can provide the sleeping pads)
- Mandatory travel insurance
- Drinks
- Tips
- Open meals mentioned, (from 5 to 10 € per person/meal).

General sales conditions

Your trip will be confirmed once we receive a deposit of 30% of the total amount on our Bolivian account or on our web site (Visa card icon on the top right; enter your name as the reference). The balance must be paid upon arrival in Bolivia in American dollars or Euros.

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Emergencies

In case of major problem during your stay (delay, strike, traffic accident…), an emergency contact will be at your disposal to reach a member of our team:
(010) 712 57 378

Important

- As a security measure, each traveler needs to provide photocopies of passport and individual insurance documentation.
- If you are planning to travel to Brazil, please note that the Brazilian authorities request the yellow fever vaccine certificate to all travelers coming from Bolivia. If you do not leave the transit zone at the airport, it is not required.

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