- One of the finest mountain walks in the world
- Two 5000 metre passes
- Pre-Inca archaeological site at Tihuanaco
- Acclimatise beside Lake Titicaca
- Stunning views of Huayna Potosi and Condoriri
Stretching 120 kilometres from the Sorata Valley in the north to the Zongo Valley in the south, the Cordillera Real is a most impressive mountain range, with a host of high peaks, including 6 over 6000 metres. KE's trek through the southern section of this ‘Royal' range is a genuine classic, keeping to high trails and crossing several passes close to and over 5000 metres. Our route provides a great diversity of scenery, including lovely alpine valleys with picturesque lakes, snow-capped peaks and scattered Quechua Indian villages. Before setting off on trek, we acclimatise beside the fabulous Lake Titicaca and camp on the Island of the Sun, with its Inca temples and pathways. Bolivia is the jewel in the crown of the Andean countries, with its spectacular landscapes, fascinating history and the friendliest people in South America. In recent years, KE groups have met just a handful of other trekkers on this absolutely outstanding route.
Trip Guide
This is a quite long and continuous trek, with a considerable amount of ascent and descent. The complex nature of the route, linking high mountain valleys, gives this trek a great deal of character, but it also means that there are several passes to cross - almost one every trekking day. Having said that, we have allowed plenty of time to complete the route, with a couple of extra days being included within the schedule to allow for any contingency. This is an established trekking route, and we will be following a good trail throughout, with underfoot conditions ranging from Inca stone steps, to easy grassy tracks, to rocky passes and scree. All equipment is carried by pack-animals.
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