Trans-Cordillera Trek – Sorata to Condoriri with Ascent of Pequeño Alpamayo (approx. 12 days)
A grand traverse of the Cordillera Real. From Sorata across lonely mountain passes to the Condoriri massif, where the ascent of Pequeño Alpamayo – one of Bolivia’s most beautiful summit objectives – forms the perfect finale.
Transcordillera Trek – Sorata to Amazonas (approx. 12 days)
The Transcordillera Trek is the classic traverse of the Bolivian Cordillera Real. The route leads from Sorata, across numerous high valleys and Andean passes, through the mountain range to the Huayna Potosí region near La Paz. The trek offers a constantly changing high-mountain landscape with lakes, glaciers, and sweeping views of the Cordillera Real's most prominent peaks.
Highlights:
- Complete north-south traverse of the Cordillera Real
- Numerous passes between 4,600 m and 5,200 m
- Views of Illampu, Ancohuma, Chachacomani, Condoriri, Huayna Potosí
- Wild character, hardly any infrastructure, genuine high-mountain trekking
Requirements:
- Excellent physical condition and altitude tolerance
- Experience in multi-day trekking tours with tent and self-catering
- More logistically complex – support team (guide, porters/mules) recommended
Best time to travel: June to September
Day 1
From Sorata (approx. 2,650 m) to Lacadia (approx. 3,700–3,900 m)
Ascent from the green valley into open mountain slopes with views of Illampu and Ancohuma; occasional llamas.
Day 2
Lacadia → Abra Illampu (approx. 4,650–4,850 m) → High Valley (approx. 4,100–4,300 m)
Ascent through an alpine basin to the pass; at the top, barren high mountains. Then descent into a wide high valley.
Day 3
High Valley (approx. 4,100–4,300 m) → Ancohuma (approx. 4,000–4,200 m)
Open highland plains with streams and grassy slopes; small groups of llamas. Ancohuma lies quietly in the broad plain.
Day 4
Ancohuma → Abra Chuscasi (approx. 4,800–5,000 m) → Cocoyo (approx. 3,400–3,600 m)
Steep ascent to the high pass, followed by a long descent into the colorful valley of Cocoyo.