Alpamayo Pequeño

| Climbing Grades

17,614 feet/5,370 meters

This stunning peak remains hidden until we reach a subsidiary peak before the summit. The route is quite beautiful, following an aesthetic, airy ridge. From the summit, we have breathtaking views of the Amazon Basin, the barren altiplano, the impressive bulk of Mt. Sajama and Huayna Potosi. It´s a great warm up for Huayna Potosi !.

LENGHT	2 or 3 days
RATIO	2 clients 1 guide
DIFFICULTY	Intermediate
COST	$us 229

HIGHLIGHTS:

• One of the most beautiful and accessible mountain in the Cordillera Real
• High summit rate 90%
• Beautiful views over Amazon Basin and Cordillera Real
• Plenty of photo opportunities
• Ideal for beginners

SUITABLE FOR:

• Average fitness.
• Acclimatized and determined people.
• Beginners to experienced climbers.

Itenerary

Day 1. Departure 9:00 am, 10:30 arrival to ¨Plaza de Llamas¨ 4,500 m (14,760 ft). We meet our arriero and his llamas, with the animals carrying the bulk of our gear, we make an easy-paced ascent to our base camp at 4,600 m (15,100 ft). The trek takes us through some beautiful valley landscapes, and our camp provides excellent views of the many surrounding mountains and puts us in position to make the ascents. We set up camp near a lake below the magnificently sculptured white tower of Condoriri.

Day 2. We proceed to Pequeño Alpamayo. Simply an outstanding climb, the aesthetic nature of this mountain embodies the lure of Bolivian climbing. We climb a broad glacier to a col, traverse along a ridge to the base of the summit pyramid, and then ascend directly to the top. The entire route is photogenic and offers excellent climbing. Two hrs hike to ¨Plaza de Llamas¨ and drive to La Paz.

LAND COSTS INCLUDE:

• Transportation. Bolivian Journeys has a private driver to provide in country transport, thus ensuring our safety and facilitating an independent schedule that does not depend on public transportation.
• Food. We eat high quality meals using fresh local ingredients.
• All group climbing gear.
• Mules
• Cook
• Professional mountain guide.

LAND COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE:

• Meals except while climbing
• Personal gear
• Gratuities to guides and staff
• Insurance
• Rescue or medical expenses that may occur during the trip.