Ascent to Pequeño Alpamayo in Bolivia

Join me in this 9-day adventure to the summit of Pequeño Alpamayo (5370 m) and discover the beauty of the Andes in the Cordillera Real in Bolivia.

Andes

9 Days

Jun - Aug

Description

I invite you to a 9-day adventure to Pequeño Alpamayo (5370m) in the impressive 'Cordillera Real' in Bolivia. This beautiful peak is near the city of La Paz, in the Andean plateau.

The ‘Cordillera Real’ in Bolivia is one of the key spots of the Andes mountain range. Its white peaks are the background for one of the most impressive areas of the continent: the Bolivian plateau.

It is a huge highland similar to the Tibetan, which starts from the Titicaca Lake and has an average altitude of 4000 meters above sea level.

La Paz is the capital city of Bolivia and still keeps its Andean roots, with plenty of markets in parks and streets.

The city is at a very high altitude (3700 m). Because of this, we'll spend two nights there for acclimatization. Meanwhile, we'll prepare everything for the expedition.

Then we'll continue to the Condoriri region, a beautiful area with several peaks that go over 5000 mt.

We will set our base camp at 4600 mt, at a lagoon shore. Once there, we’ll practice the ice climbing tactics that we’ll use during the ascent in a nearby glacier.

First, we'll climb ‘Pirámide Blanca’ mountain, where we can practice roping techniques to walk on glaciers.

Our final goal will be the beautiful white peak of Pequeño Alpamayo. There, we will implement everything we practiced the previous days.

Please contact me if you want to be a part of this exciting expedition to Pequeño Alpamayo, one of the most beautiful peaks in Bolivia!

I am an Argentinian IFMGA mountain guide, who also enjoys traveling to the Andes in Perú and Argentina.

Price includes

Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Luggage transfer

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at La Paz (Bolivia).

Welcoming at airport and transfer to hotel in La Paz.

Day 2: Rest and acclimatization day.

Preparation and checking of the equipment.

Day 3: Private transfer to Laguna Tuni.

Private transfer to Laguna Tuni.

Day 4: Acclimatization trekking.

Ice climbing practice in nearby glacier.

Day 5: Ascent to Pirámide Blanca (5230 m)..

Day 6: Rest and relaxing day.

Day 7: Ascent to Pequeño Alpamayo peak (5370 mt).

Day 8: Extra day.

Return to La Paz.

Day 9: Transfer to El Alto airport, La Paz.

Details

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Services included in the price:

Transfer from El Alto airport to hotel in La Paz
In-out transfer from La Paz to Laguna Tuni
In-out mules to carry the equipment to Base Camp in Condoriri
Base Camp services
Meals: the price includes all the meals in the mountain. Meals in La Paz are not included.

Meeting point

La Paz (Bolivia)

About the guide

Mauricio

Mountain Leader

I am a Mountain Guide (AAGM and IFMGA) from Mendoza region. Born in 1968. I live in Chacras de Coria. I am also professor of Physical Education.

I really like to offer guided mountain activities and instruction on different types of terrain like rock, ice, snow and altitude and its different modalities such as trekking, mountain skiing, medium and high mountain climbing, and also sporty, classic, alpine and big walls climbing. It can be realized in trips of short duration or in the form of expedition along the different possibilities offered by the Cordillera de los Andes.

All my activities are developed using the most modern and updated safety standards, with the highest international quality standards and with logistical support developed through many years of experience in the Andes.

Some activities that highlight my career:
Director of Summit since 1992.
Director of sports training courses since 1990.
Instructor Guide AAGM Montana.
33 summits to Mount Aconcagua with over 100 clients on top.
Numerous tours in Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Argentina.
Summit to Mount Cho Oyu, 8.201m, Himalaya.
Summit to Mount Fitz Roy, Patagonia.
Climbing in the Alps, Europe and USA.
First integral to the southeast edge, Cerro Aconcagua.
First winter ascent of Cerro Mercedario 6.770m. Central Andes.
Mountain Guides Instructor in AAGM.
Director of Technical Committee AAGM.
Author of the guidebook "Aconcagua, La Cima of America."
Author of the guide "Climbing in Mendoza".

Languages

Italian | English

Certificates

AAGM

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