PEQUEñO ALPAMAYO (CONDORIRI MASSIF) 3-DAY CLIMB

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Pequeño Alpamayo is a 5370 meter (17618 feet) mountain that is part of the Condoriri Massif. Not very technical this is a good option to climb before attempting larger peaks or purely for the incredible views it provides. This is Andean mountain scenery at its best and one reason this is the second most climbed peak in Bolivia.

OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

Pequeño Alpamayo is a 5370 meter (17618 feet) mountain that is part of the Condoriri Massif. Not very technical this is a good option to climb before attempting larger peaks or purely for the incredible views it provides. This is Andean mountain scenery at its best and one reason this is the second most climbed peak in Bolivia.

ITINERARYITINERARY
DAY 1
We leave La Paz in the morning to drive towards the village of Tuni (around  2 hours) where we will load the pack animals that will carry our gear to the base camp. The trek to the base camp is through a valley of llama pasture that passes by a couple of lakes as we walk towards the Condoriri Massif. There are stunning views of the  mountain range as we make our way along the trail.The trek is easy and only takes around 2 to 3 hours until we reach Laguna Chiarcota where we set up camp for the night. (4624 meters - 15170 feet).
 
DAY 2
We awake early around 4 am and have  breakfast and a warming coca tea before setting off on a short trek towards the glacier (approx 1 hour) where we will put on our crampons and rope up. Our first ascent is of Pico Tarija (5300 meters - 17388 feet) which we must first climb and then descend some 70 meters to get to the ridge of Pequeño Alpamayo. From the top of Pico Tarija the view of Pequeño Alpamayo is stunning and we will pause for a rest and to take photographs. After resting we descend by a rocky trail then follow the ridge up to the peak of Pequeño Alpamayo. Another break to take in the surrounding mountain views before returning along the same route to the base camp where we will eat dinner and rest for the night.

DAY 3
We will pack up camp after breakfast and return through the valley again to meet with our transport back to La Paz arriving around midday.

INCLUDED / NOT INCLUDEDINCLUDED / NOT INCLUDED
INCLUDED
  • Private transportation to and from the climb 
  • Qualified Mountain Guide , Spanish speaking 
  • Camping equipment - tent, mattress, cooking equipment
  • Equipment - Climbing Boots, Crampons, Ice Axe, Mountain jacket and Trousers, harness, ropes, gloves etc
  • Meals including drinks at camp meals
  • Pack animals where indicated
 
NOT INCLUDED
  • Sleeping Bag (required to at least -10) - you can rent a sleeping bag -18 from us if required (deposit required)
  • Head torch - if you dont have your own we can supply this - you supply batteries
  • Thermal under trousers , fleece jacket and thermal upper body wear, fleece hat, perosnal gloves for inside mountain gloves
  • Backpack 50 to 60 liters for carrying personal equipment
  • Water (2  liters bottle required - refills available)
  • Chocolate or high calorie sweets /snacks
  • Warm gloves for wearing inside Mountain  Gloves, Warm Hat
  • Sunglasses, Sun cream and Lip balm - essential.
  • Travel Insurance - recommended 
  • Any camp or national park fees (sometimes charged /sometimes not)

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONIMPORTANT INFORMATION
There is one guide for 2 people, 2 guides for 3/4 people, 3 guides for 5/6 people. Larger group sizes are better as they provide more flexibility. For example if there are just  2 people and one guide and one person cannot continue the climb then both climbers must return with the guide and no refunds will be given. If there is a larger group one guide can bring 1 or 2 people down whilst others continue.
Whilst not high by Bolivian standards you must still be reasonably acclimitised to try any climbing in this area. You should have spent at least 3 days  above 3000 meters before attempting this climb.
SINGLE PERSON CLIMB - It is also possible to do the climb with just one person as a private departure but there is an additional cost for this service - please choose the Private Single Person Tour option below when booking.

CANCELLATION POLICY
The following is the operators cancelation policy for this tour. Please note that we can only process changes and cancellations during office hours , so please try to give us as much notice as possible. 
For example you might e-mail us asking for a cancellation with more than 7 days notice but we might not be able to process it on time (we work limited hours during weekends, holidays etc.) - we strongly advise our custumers to always give us at least 24 hours more. For example, if you email us at 18.00 Bolivian time on a Saturday we will not process this until Monday 10.00 am when we open as our office closes at 17.00 on a Saturday and is closed Sundays. The notice period will be calculated from 10.00 am Monday morning.
  • 15+ days notice: full refund
  • 8 to 14 days notice: 50% penalty applies
  • 7 days or less notice: No refund

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