Our Mountain Programs
in the Northern Cordillera Real
The Northern Cordillera Real is one of the most beautiful and impressive regions of the entire Cordillera Real – and has, unjustly, been somewhat forgotten in recent years.
For us, it is the best mountain area in Bolivia: easy to reach, scenically exceptional, and ideal for demanding high-altitude mountaineers.
From La Paz / El Alto Airport, you can reach our base area in just three hours.
Sorata – the Perfect Base Camp
The town of Sorata lies at 2,700 m and offers a mild, subtropical climate – ideal for acclimatization and for relaxing days between tours.
Unlike starting directly from La Paz, here you begin in the warm zone and ascend through various climate zones up to the beautifully shaped six-thousanders.
There is hardly a more impressive way to adapt to altitude.
Upon arrival, you will be picked up directly at the airport and taken to Sorata – a major advantage for rest and acclimatization after the long flight.
La Paz and Lake Titicaca are visited at the end of your trip.
Foto von Mark Goble , CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Our Main Objectives
Illampu (6,368 m)
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one of the most demanding six-thousanders of the entire Andes
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steep, technically challenging, highly prestigious
In addition, we offer various acclimatization peaks and smaller mountain tours in the surrounding area.
All programs include a detailed acclimatization schedule.
Foto von Maurice Chédel, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia
Ancohuma (6,427 m)
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powerful, majestic mountain
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technically less demanding
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high-alpine, impressive ice and snow faces
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Foto von Maurice Chédel - Eigenes Werk
Our Programs
Program 601 – 23 Days
Ancohuma with Acclimatization Trek (without Illampu)
Day 1: Arrival La Paz – transfer to Sorata
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Foto von Mark Goble , CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia
Day 2-3: Rest & easy hikes
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Program 601 – 23 Days
Ancohuma with Acclimatization Trek (without Illampu)
Day 1: Arrival La Paz – transfer to Sorata
Day 2–3: Rest & easy hikes
Day 4–8: Acclimatization trek
Day 9–10: Rest in Sorata
Day 11–17: Departure to base camp, various peaks including Ancohuma
Day 18: Return to Sorata
Day 19: Transfer to Lake Titicaca, Hotel Titicaca
Day 21: La Paz
Day 23: Return flight
Program 602 – 29 Days
Ancohuma and Illampu (with recovery phase in Sorata)
Day 1: Arrival La Paz – Sorata
Day 2–3: Rest & easy hikes
Day 4–8: Acclimatization trek
Day 9–10: Rest in Sorata
Day 11–17: Base camp & peaks including Ancohuma
Day 18: Descent to Sorata
Day 20: Rest
Day 21–25: Ascent of Illampu
Day 26: Descent to Sorata
Day 27: Lake Titicaca
Day 28: La Paz
Day 29: Return flight
Program 603 – 28 Days
The Royal Tour: Ancohuma + Illampu without intermediate descent
The most challenging option:
No recovery phase in Sorata between the two six-thousanders.
Duration: 28 days.
Our Services
We guarantee:
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Maximum comfort and safety
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Experienced local guides
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Insights into the culture and life of the Aymara, as some tours pass through the home villages of our guides
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Logistics for independent mountaineers (porters, pack animals, organization) if you wish to travel without a guide
Best Time to Travel
June, July, August until early September.
Note: June can be very cold.
Contact
For further information, please send us an email.
Please let us know:
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Your travel period
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Number of participants
We will then pick you up directly at the airport.