Pequeño Alpamayo

17,614 ft/5,370 m

Tour Overview

Pequeno Alpamayo, 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 and the Bolivian Mountains, the barren altiplano, the impressive bulk of Mt. Sajama and Huayna Potosi. It's a great warm up for Huayna Potosi !

    Highlights

  • One of the most beautiful mountain in the World.
  • 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.

    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.
  • Professional mountain guide.

    • Land costs do not include:

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

  • 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.

    Tops

  • 1 lightweight, long sleeve polypropylene shirts
  • 1 medium weight fleece shirt or wool sweater
  • 1 fleece jacket
  • 1 outer shell jacket with hood *

    • Bottoms

  • 1 pair long underwear bottoms
  • 1 pair wind pants *

    • Footwear

  • 1 pairs wool socks
  • 1 pair light weight trekking

    • Boots

  • 1 pair trekking boots
  • 1 pair plastic expedition boots *
  • 1 pair gaiters *

    • Hand wear

  • 1 pair fleece mittens
  • 1 pair overmitts

    • Head gear

  • 1 wool hat
  • 1 pair glacier glasses
  • 1 sunhat

    • Sleeping gear

  • 1 down or synthetic sleeping bag (rated to 15 F) *
  • 1 full length closed cell foam pad

    • Pack

  • 1 daypack for approach hike and possible use on summit day and carry-on bag
  • 1 large (7,500+ cu.in.) duffle bag for gear, include small padlock

    • Climbing gear

  • 1 climbing harness *
  • 1 pair crampons *
  • 1 ice axe (60-70 cm) *
  • 1 locking carabiner *
  • 1 regular biner *
  • 1 equipment sling (1" tubular webbing, approx. 6' long)
  • 1 helmet *

    • Misc

  • 1 first-aid kit
  • 1 headlamp, include extra batteries *
  • 1 one quart water bottle
  • Lip balm (spf 30) and sun screen (spf 40)
  • Pocket knife
  • Adjustable ski poles (highly recommended)*

( * ) Items can be rented from Bolivian Journeys

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Tour details:

Altittude: 17,614 ft/5,370 m

Days: 2 days

Difficulty: Beginner

Location: Cordillera Real