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  • Nevado Sajama, 6542

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Estancia Junchusuma, Oruro (Bolivia)
    Author
    Alberto Pedrotti
    with Edoardo Martelli
    Distance
    6.88mi
    Elevation +
    7349f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofNevado Sajama, 6542 Photo ofNevado Sajama, 6542 Photo ofNevado Sajama, 6542

    The present track describes the normal route to Nevado Sajama. IT IS DRAWN BY HAND, following the well definite path visible on Google Earth. It has no meaning from the penitentes to the top, since there the path has t...

  • Nevado Illampu

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Ancoma Norte, La Paz (Bolivia)
    Author
    phauck
    Distance
    8.92mi
    Elevation +
    8281f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofNevado Illampu Photo ofNevado Illampu Photo ofNevado Illampu

    Nevado Illampu is the most difficult mountain in Bolivia. It can be reached from the town of Sorata, taking a path that winds through the mountains to the village of Ancoma, on the Yungas side of the Cordillera Real. Fr...

  • Huayna Potosi summit

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Ailaico, La Paz (Bolivia)
    Author
    phauck
    Distance
    7.36mi
    Elevation +
    7067f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofHuayna Potosi summit Photo ofHuayna Potosi summit Photo ofHuayna Potosi summit

    In this traklog I show the route of the normal route of Huayna Potosi, the most popular 6,000 meter mountain in Bolivia. The route starts at the Huayna Potosi refuge in Zongo, goes through the high camp, where there is ...

  • Nevado Ancohuma

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Sorata, La Paz (Bolivia)
    Author
    phauck
    Distance
    16.95mi
    Elevation +
    13264f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofNevado Ancohuma Photo ofNevado Ancohuma Photo ofNevado Ancohuma

    Nevado Ancohuma is the third highest mountain in Bolivia and a fantastic mountain, with beautiful approach, beautiful glacier transect and a technical but low difficulty ascent. This tracklog starts at Sorata square and...

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  • Acotango

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Chachacomani, Departamento de Oruro (Bolivia)
    Author
    baisius
    Distance
    4.42mi
    Elevation +
    3022f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofAcotango Photo ofAcotango Photo ofAcotango

    I cycled up to 5200 m. and next day climbed to the summit. Made it solo without crampons and ice axe though they are highly recommended.

  • Huayna Potosi - From Base Camp to Summit

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Milluni, La Paz (Bolivia)
    Author
    lucas baruzzi
    with Neto Concon
    Distance
    4.66mi
    Elevation +
    4429f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofHuayna Potosi - From Base Camp to Summit Photo ofHuayna Potosi - From Base Camp to Summit Photo ofHuayna Potosi - From Base Camp to Summit

    From Huayna Potosi Base Camp to Summit Day 1: La Paz - Huayna Potosi Base Camp - Refugio Anselme Baud/Casa de Guias Day 2: Refugio Anselme Baud/Casa de Guias - Summit - La Paz For a full report see "20 days in the Cor...

  • Acotango

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Chachacomani, Oruro (Bolivia)
    Author
    Matthew English
    with Angela Salinas
    Distance
    5.08mi
    Elevation +
    3018f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofAcotango Photo ofAcotango Photo ofAcotango

    We left Sajama village at 3:15 in the morning and started hiking at 5:00am. The 4-wheel drive transport cost us 900bs. We paid another 500bs for the help of a guide. We were unable to get to the normal trailhead as there...

  • The 10K Walk / Stage 162 : Tunupa Ascent (5370 m)

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Coquesa, Potosí (Bolivia)
    Author
    ÁNIMO
    Distance
    13.40mi
    Elevation +
    5663f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofThe 10K Walk / Stage 162 : Tunupa Ascent (5370 m) Photo ofThe 10K Walk / Stage 162 : Tunupa Ascent (5370 m) Photo ofThe 10K Walk / Stage 162 : Tunupa Ascent (5370 m)

    All pictures on the10k.travelmap.fr Ascent done without a guide (normally it is mandatory to contract a local guide). We started at 2.30 am to be at the summit for sunrise.

  • Asiru Marka

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Jampaturi Chico, La Paz (Bolivia)
    Author
    Matthew English
    with Angela Salinas
    Distance
    17.27mi
    Elevation +
    3245f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofAsiru Marka Photo ofAsiru Marka Photo ofAsiru Marka

    A long hike from La Paz into los Yungas. Take private transport up Palcoma Valley as far as you can. Don't go up the last valley (Laguna Qhasiri), but go up the valley before it. You will finish the hike on the main road...

  • Chaupi Orco

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Lusani, La Paz Department (Bolivia)
    Author
    phauck
    Distance
    7.27mi
    Elevation +
    968f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofChaupi Orco Photo ofChaupi Orco Photo ofChaupi Orco

    Chaupi Orco is a 6044 meter mountain located on the border of Bolivia and Peru in the beautiful and mysterious Cordillera de Apolobamba. Its main access, contained in this tracklog that was obtained using a Garmins 62s ...

  • Pequeño Alpamayo 5410m , Bolivia

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Tuni, La Paz (Bolivia)
    Author
    B4EXPERIENCE
    with xesgleas
    Distance
    8.49mi
    Elevation +
    2769f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofPequeño Alpamayo 5410m , Bolivia Photo ofPequeño Alpamayo 5410m , Bolivia Photo ofPequeño Alpamayo 5410m , Bolivia

    (ES): Buena ascensión de aclimatación antes de ir al Huayna Potosí (6.088m). El día anterior por la tarde subimos al Pico Austria (5327m) sin nieve ni dificultades técnicas. Acceso desde la Paz con furgoneta hasta llegar...

  • Piramide Blanca - Condoriri Park

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Tuni, La Paz (Bolivia)
    Author
    lucas baruzzi
    with Neto Concon
    Distance
    5.10mi
    Elevation +
    2526f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofPiramide Blanca - Condoriri Park Photo ofPiramide Blanca - Condoriri Park

    From Condoriri Base Camp to Piramide Blanca Summit Rock climbing on final steps. Ropes needed. For a full report see "20 days in the Cordillera Real - Trekking and Montanhism" https://www.facebook.com/lucasbaruzzi/med...

  • Acotango

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Jancoaque, Oruro (Bolivia)
    Author
    phauck
    Distance
    18.16mi
    Elevation +
    6073f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofAcotango Photo ofAcotango Photo ofAcotango

    This tracklog starts on the international road that connects Bolivia with Chile, at the exact point where the dirt road starts that goes up to the trailhead at about 5600 metres alttiude where your car will be parked. T...

  • 20130811 - Bolivia - Experiment Cerra Mirador

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Tuni, La Paz (Bolivia)
    Author
    beetlejuice963
    Distance
    6.05mi
    Elevation +
    1713f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo of20130811 - Bolivia - Experiment Cerra Mirador Photo of20130811 - Bolivia - Experiment Cerra Mirador Photo of20130811 - Bolivia - Experiment Cerra Mirador

    At the foot of the Cerra Condoriri we have had our highest camp site with a natural WC. Due to a dizzy spell of our guide we made this trip without guide. At 5000m we stopped on the top of our personal Cerra Mirador. The...

  • Parinacota

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Estancia Copa Pujio, Oruro (Bolivia)
    Author
    phauck
    Distance
    20.45mi
    Elevation +
    6227f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofParinacota Photo ofParinacota Photo ofParinacota

    Parinacota is a perfectly shaped volcano located in western Bolivia. Its ascent is not difficult, but requires previous acclimatisation. In this traklog I climb the normal trail and descend the east face, through a slig...

  • Illimani Cumbre

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Pinaya, La Paz (Bolivia)
    Author
    Matthew English
    with Angela Salinas
    Distance
    4.51mi
    Elevation +
    6470f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofIllimani Cumbre

    A pretty serious climb. It's not for the inexperienced climber and you definitely want a guide unless you're a fairly advanced mountain climber. We did the climb in two days (one night), skipping base camp and going stra...

  • Nevado Chachacomani

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Peñas, La Paz (Bolivia)
    Author
    phauck
    Distance
    29.50mi
    Elevation +
    6745f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofNevado Chachacomani Photo ofNevado Chachacomani Photo ofNevado Chachacomani

    The Chachacomani is a beautiful 6,000 metre mountain located in the Cordillera Real of Bolivia. Until the mid-2000s, it was accessible from the eastern side of the mountain range, through the Yungas. Recently, however, ...

  • Nevado Chearoco

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Chajolpaya, La Paz (Bolivia)
    Author
    phauck
    Distance
    31.31mi
    Elevation +
    581f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofNevado Chearoco Photo ofNevado Chearoco Photo ofNevado Chearoco

    The Nevado Chearoco is one of Bolivia's lesser known and less frequented mountains over 6,000 metres, which is a great injustice. This mountain can be accessed through the valley of Jallpa, from the village of Peña, whi...

  • Volcán Licancabur

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Río Blanco, Potosí (Bolivia)
    Author
    phauck
    Distance
    2.71mi
    Elevation +
    4199f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofVolcán Licancabur Photo ofVolcán Licancabur Photo ofVolcán Licancabur

    The Licancabur Volcano with its almost 6,000 metres of altitude is famous for dominating the landscape of the city of San Pedro de Atacama in Chile. However, despite being a very famous mountain in Chile, its access is t...

  • Ruta Normal - Huayna Potosi

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Milluni, La Paz (Bolivia)
    Author
    johann.arispe
    Distance
    4.06mi
    Elevation +
    2877f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofRuta Normal - Huayna Potosi Photo ofRuta Normal - Huayna Potosi Photo ofRuta Normal - Huayna Potosi

    The most accessible route to the summit (6088mts) Due to the summer, this is a season with lots of snow, and this wasn’t the exception. Also due to the pandemic situation, tourism has been very low. Almost null in this...

  • Bolivia, Huayna Potosi, 6088 m, Normal route

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Ailaico, La Paz (Bolivia)
    Author
    Fisma1
    Distance
    6.87mi
    Elevation +
    4577f
    TrailRank
    27

    Start Refugio Zongo. It`s easy to find the way even at night, but it`s not marked. To climb the mountain is not that easy as everybody says. You need crampons but no iceaxe or climbing gear. The top is very small...

  • Charkini

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Ailaico, La Paz (Bolivia)
    Author
    maheki
    Distance
    6.59mi
    Elevation +
    3238f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofCharkini Photo ofCharkini

    We started at 4 am in the south zone of La Paz. Via El Alto we were about 2 hours later at the Refugio Zongo at the Zongo Pass. There we left our jeep, signed the list of climbers at the Refugio and started the tour. At ...

  • Jathi Qullu

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Choquecota, La Paz (Bolivia)
    Author
    Matthew English
    with Angela Salinas
    Distance
    4.52mi
    Elevation +
    3251f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofJathi Qullu

    A 5400 meter peak that can be climbed in a day. You want to get private transport to take you as far up the Palcoma Valley as possible. Start walking up the valley towards Laguna Qhasiri. From Laguna Qhasiri, it's pretty...

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