The royal cordillera - Maria Lloco

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5 days

from 501 to 1000 US$

The royal cordillera - Maria Lloco

This 5-day trek around the massifs of the Royal Cordillera Condoriri (5648 meters), María Lloco (5522 meters) and Huayna Potosí (6088 meters) will allow you to enjoy magnificent landscapes in the interior of the Cordillera and will offer you a variety of panoramic views with snowy peaks, the altiplano or Lake Titicaca. Without forgetting the intense beauty of the mountain lagoons and the reflection of the peaks, playing with the colors of water, earth, stone and snow.

It is also a great acclimatization for those who would like to combine this trek with the ascent of Huayna Potosí.

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Day by day

day 1: The Lagoons of Tuni and Juri Khota
Early in the morning, departure by private vehicle towards the village of Tuni, located in the heart of the Cordillera and starting point of our trek (about 3 hours drive).

You will get to know the team that will accompany you during these few days.

Starting from Tuni, the trek starts by going along the Tuni lagoon by the east bank before starting the ascent towards the first pass at 4900 meters.

Privileged point for the observation of the "head of the condor", the Central Pyramid of the Condoriri Massif stands at 5648 meters above sea level. From there the most courageous will try to reach the summit. Finally, descent towards the Juri Khota lagoon, and end of the day's stage.

Journey time: approximately 4h00
Positive vertical drop: +500 meters
Negative vertical drop: - 250 meters

Lunch and dinner included.

Night in camp.

Steps: La Paz and its region Royal Cordillera Tuni
day 2: The frozen lake and the lagoon of Chiarkhota
Today's stage starts with a steep ascent towards the Congelada lagoon (frozen lake) (1h30 of ascent), these are indeed two glaciers that flow directly into the lagoon at 4900 meters.

This time, a new challenge awaits you: the ascent towards the Austria pass at 5120m (1h of ascent), before going down towards the Chiarkhota lagoon (black lake in Aymara language) to get back to the campsite.

This is the base camp for the ascent of the Condiriri and the Pequeño Alpamayo. It is possible to climb to the Austria Peak at 5300 meters (45 minutes from the Austria Pass) to enjoy a privileged view of the Condoriri and the Cordillera Real.

Walking time: about 6 hours
Positive vertical drop: + 645
Negative vertical drop: - 670

Lunch and dinner included.

Night in camp

Steps: La Paz and its region Royal Cordillera Pequeño Alpamayo
day 3: The Maria-Lloco Massif
Today, the Condoriri remains behind you; next stage, the Jallayko pass (5025 meters), at the foot of the "Aguja Negra" (Black Needle).

The Jistaña valley opens up in front of you. A new pass awaits you: the Tillipata at 5000 meters.

The efforts will be rewarded by the view of an infinite number of small lakes at the foot of the María Lloco massif(5522 meters); then down to the Wichu Khota lagoon where you will set up your camp.

Walking time: about 7h00
Positive vertical drop: + 845
Negative vertical drop: - 935

Lunch and dinner included.

Night in camp

Steps: La Paz and its region Royal Cordillera
day 4: Between the summits Maria-Lloco and Huayna Potosi
The road leads between the lagoons passing by the abandoned mine of Santa Fé; small detour on the road to have a panoramic view of the mine camp as well as the lagoons.

Back on the trail, heading for the day's stage, in the hollow between the peaks of Imilla Apachita, María Lloco and Huayna Potosí. Camp.

If the wind allows it, a round trip is possible to the Huayna Potosí glacial lagoon through an old stone canal that has now dried up. (2 hours round trip).

Walking time: about 6 hours
Positive vertical drop: + 320
Negative vertical drop: - 200

Lunch and dinner included.

Night in camp

Steps: La Paz and its region Huayna Potosi
day 5: Back to La Paz
Beginning of this last stage to reach the Milluni Pass at 5000 meters, so as to enjoy the view of the valley of the same name.

You will then go around the Huayna Potosí massif by its northeast flank to reach a valley that leads to the Huayna Potosí base camp.

The valley seems to be slipping away under your feet to finally lead to the Yungas, the vanguard of the Amazon.

Return to the city of La Paz (about 2 hours drive).

Walking time: about 6 hours
Positive vertical drop: + 200
Negative vertical drop: - 300

Lunch included. Dinner at leisure.

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Steps: La Paz and its region La Paz

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