4-Day Illimani Peak Summit Trek from La Paz via Nido del Cóndor

La Paz (3600m) - Pinaya (3900m) - Puente Roto Base Camp (4500m)

• Drive through the Cordillera, passing lots of small villages and some cactus-filled valleys. Continue through Palca Canyon and stop for a short visit.

• After 3 to 4 hours of driving, arrive at the village of Pinaya and have a picnic lunch before the walk up to base camp.

Day 1 consists of 3-4 hours of driving, 2-3 hours of walking, and camping (LD).

Puente Roto - Nido del Cóndor High Camp (5400m)

• Climb through scree and rocks to reach the high camp. The porters will carry all the equipment and personal gear. It is a long climb for the day, with over 1000m of ascent.

• At the top, enjoy a bird's-eye view of La Paz and El Alto, with the city lights at night.

Day 2 consists of 6-8 hours of hiking and camping (BLD).

High Camp - Summit (6439m) - High Camp - Base Camp

• Start early in the morning for the climb to the summit; it will be cold.

• Get roped up and put on the crampons.

• Climb along icy and snowy ridges, with nothing steeper than 50°.

• Continue along the last short snowy ridge and reach the summit.

• Rest and take photos before beginning the descent.

• Return to the high camp, where the porters will meet you and take all the equipment and personal gear back to base camp.

Day 3 consists of 12-15 hours of climbing and hiking, with camping (BLD).

• Return the same way, walking down to Pinaya to meet the transport back to La Paz.

• Drop-off at the hotel.

Day 4 consists of 1-2 hours of walking and 3 hours of driving (BL).