The most impressive trek in Bolivia . . .
The chief crossing of the Cordillera Real, an eleven-day mountain trek, skirting impressive mountain ranges, following large valleys or climbing passes higher than the highest mountain in Europe, in the company of our Aymara team of muleteers. They are Indian habitants of the communities we pass through, and thanks to them we will get an insight into village life and the treasures this countryside has to offer.
Note: this trek is accessible to all person in good physical condition. A good acclimatization is none-the-less necessary.

Airport pick up (flight number and arrival time to be confirmed) and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day open.
Lunch and dinner open. Hotel ***.

Departure from the hotel at 8:30 a.m. in our private vehicle to discover the most spectacular point of view over the city, unbelievably located in the “pit” of the Choqueyapu river canyon, with the Royal Mountain Range “Giants” as the background: Huayna Potosi, Mururata and Illimani.
This tour, particularly designed for photo lovers, first takes us to the K´Illi K´Illi Mirador and to Laykakota Park, on the Northwestern side of the city. Afterwards, we cross the Americas Bridge to go to the “Plaza de España” Mirador, in the colonial neighborhood of Sopocachi. From there, an abrupt descent leads us to the “South Zone”, passing through Llojeta and the “Garden Cementary”, and finally to the Valley of the Moon, a place where we will be able to walk between psychedelic looking sandstone formations.
Return downtown in the afternoon.
Lunch and dinner open. Hotel ***.

Departure from the hotel at 9 a.m. with a private 4WD. We skirt Lake Titicaca and the Cordillera Real before descending towards Copacabana (3h30).
Visit of the most interesting sites of town: Horca del Inca, cathedral… We climb the Way of the Cross, ancient pilgrimage, for a beautiful sunset on the Lake (don’t forget your headlamp for the descent).
Lunch and dinner open. Hotel ** / lake view.

In the morning, a motorboat takes us to the Northern side of the Isla del Sol (Island of the Sun), at the Inca site of Chincana. We begin the trek that follows the crests and takes us to the south side of the Island and to the village of Yumani (3 to 4-hour walk).
Cold lunch. All included. Lodging at María and Ismael’s house (basic comfort).
Note: During the 2 following days a boat will be at our disposal to transport the group as well as the backpacks during the walks.

Morning departure by motorboat towards the Isla de la Luna where we visit the temple of the ñustas, The Inca virgins. We then cross the whole Lake to Kalaki, on the Eastern shore (4/5 hour-traverse depending on the weather conditions). There a vehicle awaits us to take us to take us to the village of Sorata, at the foot of the majestic Illampu (el. 6430 m.a.s.l.). 2 to 3 hour-journey between Kalaki and Sorata.
In the afternoon, option to visit the cave of San Pedro (4/5 hours round trip).
Cold lunch (included). Dinner open. Hotel **.

Difficulty: altitude trek. daily 5 to 7 hour-walk. Good physical condition required.
In the morning, on the outskirt of the village, we meet our team of muleteers. The trek starts by a long uphill to the village of Lacatiya (el. 3900 m.a.s.l.), our first bivouac. Illampu dominates us all day from its 6430 meters.
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac in the community.
Hiking time: 6h; Elevation gain: +1200m

We start the day by climbing to the Paso Illampu (el. 4750 m.a.s.l.), from where we can admire the mastodons that are the North Peak of Illampu (el. 6370 m.a.s.l.) and the Pico Schulze (el. 5950 m.a.s.l.). We then descend on the Northern slopes of the Cordillera, to Estancia Utjaña Pampa. Some old fashion gold mines still exploited can be found in this area.
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Hiking time: 6h; Elevation gain: +850m / -850m

In the morning we climb the Khorvasini Pass (el. 4475 m.a.s.l.). We then descend towards the mining village of Cocoyo, located at the bottom of a green valley (el. 3500 m.a.s.l.). After we clear the village, the beautiful valley of Sarani appears on our right. We climb to our camp, located half way up the pass.
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Hiking time: 6h; Elevation gain: +975m / -975m

In the morning we climb the Sarani pass (el. 4520 m.a.s.l.), following the Umajalanta range (el.5730 m.a.s.l.). The descent brings us into a beautiful open valley, and to the hamlet of Chajolpaya (el. 4090 m.a.s.l.). We cross to the other side and follow the Negruni Valley between Warawarani (el.5390 m.a.s.l.) and Filo Rumca (el. 5510 m.a.s.l.) until we reach our camp located half way up the pass.
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Hiking time: 7h; Elevation gain: +930m / -430m

Departure in the morning in the direction of the Negruni pass (el. 4930 m.a.s.l. snowed in 9 months out of 12). Beautiful view on the Filo Rumca to the west. Then, a long descent along the Chiquini river leads us down to our camp.
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Hiking time: 6h; Elevation gain: +530/ -945m

In the morning, we climb towards Laguna Cotapata (“the high laguna”, 4685 m.a.s.l.), We set our bags down and follow the crest to the North for a little detour on the mountainsides that will allow us to glimpse at Laguna Leche and the imposing Chachacomani (el. 6074m.a.s.l.), known to shelter the biggest condors of the Cordillera Real.
We collect our bags and clear the Huaraco Pass (el. 4775 m.a.s.l.), before descending towards the dirt road of Hankolakaya (el. 3380 m.a.s.l.). We head up to our camp (el. 4540 m.a.s.l.), located across from the Ankhohoyo (“White enclosure”) glacier. We spend the night at the base of the Jankho Laya mountain range.
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Hiking time: 7h; Elevation gain: +950m / -395m

In the morning, we ascent to the Mollo Pass (el. 5000 m.a.s.l.) to cross the Cordillera. We now progress on the Southwestern side of the mountain range.
The descent skirts a few altitude lagunas fed by the streams coming from the nearby glaciers. In the afternoon, we arrive at Laguna Khotia (el. 4460 m.a.s.l.).
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Note: That day we will be supplied with fresh products and the evacuation of eventual sick trekker will be possible.
Hiking time: 6h; Elevation gain: +460m / -540m

We begin in the morning by an ascent of yet another pass (Paso Contador, el. 4760 m.a.s.l.) before crossing a swampy area, near the lagunas Sorakhota and Ajwani. Then we clear a second pass (Milluni, el. 4920 m.a.s.l.) and follow the pleasant downhill to the edge of Laguna Sistaña.
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Hiking time: 6h; Elevation gain: +770m / -570m

In the morning, we clear a first pass (Janchallani, el. 4910 m.a.s.l.) to reach Laguna Jurikhota (el. 4700 m.a.s.l.). From there we begin by ascending up a steep slope to Laguna Congelada, (two glaciers literally fall into its icy waters), a jewel nested at an altitude of 4900 meters at the foot of El Condoriri (el. 5650 m.a.s.l.).
Then we keep climbing to a second pass (Paso Austria, 5200 m.a.s.l.) before descending on the other side towards El Condoriri and El Pequeño Alpamayo base camp, at the edge of Laguna Chiarkhota (el. 4670 m.a.s.l.).
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Hiking time: 7h; Elevation gain: +700m / -690m

We leave the Condoriri behind us, pass at the base of the Black Needle and eventually reach the Jallayko Pass (el. 5025 m.a.s.l.). We then drop into the very beautiful and steep Jistaña Valley, before ascending the Tillipata Pass (el. 5000 m.a.s.l.). The spectacular scenery over the myriad of lagunas down below is ample reward for our efforts. Then another downhill to Laguna Wichu Khota, where we set up our camp, at the foot of María Lloco (el. 5522 m.a.s.l.).
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac
Hiking time: 7h; Elevation gain: +645m / -635m

We progress amongst the lagunas, until the ancient camp for mine Santa Fe. A short detour to a small nearby summit dominating the camp allows us to get a nice view over all the lagunas. We then climb slowly up to our camp, surrounded by the summits of Imilla Apachita, Maria Lloco and Huayna Potosi (el. 6088 m.a.s.l.). The view is superb (4/5-walk).
The most courageous will be able to go and see the Laguna Glacial del Huayna Potosi. The trail, an ancient dried out stone canal on the hillside, offers wonderful views (2h round trip).
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac
Hiking time: 6h; Elevation gain: +320m / -200m

After loading the gear on our lamas, we reach the Milluni pass in the middle of the morning (el. 5000 m.a.s.l). From there, we overlook the Milluni Valley. We keep on going towards our shelter by passing Huayna Potosi on our left. At this point the Andes are literally dropping into the Yungas, a green and tropical area. This is the end of our trek

Day open. Lunch and dinner open. Hotel ***.

Departure at 2 a.m. for a tentative ascent of the summit. Later on, we descend to the shelter (approximately 10h total). Return to La Paz with private vehicle.
Lunch included. Dinner open. Hotel***.
Ascent time: 10h; Elevation gain: +1000m / -1400m

Pick up at hotel in private vehicle, 3 hours prior to flight departure time, for transfer to airport / international flight number and time to be confirmed.