BOLIVIA - Traverse of the Cordillera Real
One of the World’s Finest Mountain Walks
~ Three 5000 metre passes ~ Views over the Amazon Basin ~ Archaeological site at Tihuanaco ~ Lake Titiaca & Copacabana resort
8 NIGHTS HOTELS AND LODGES, 11 NIGHTS CAMPING, 12 DAYS DEMANDING TREKKING, MAX. ALTITUDE - 5350M. ALL MEALS INCLUDED ON TREK AND BREAKFASTS IN HOTELS
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Stretching 120 kilometres/75 miles 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 of over 6000m/19,680ft. KE's trek along the length of this 'Royal' range is a genuine classic, keeping to high trails and crossing 3 passes over 5000m/16040ft. 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 the last couple of years, KE groups have met just a handful of other trekkers on this absolutely outstanding route. Huayna Potosi Extension:
Huayna Potosi is Bolivia's most straightforward and most accessible 6000 metre peak. The acclimatisation gained during the traverse of the Cordillera Real means this high mountain summit is achievable within a four day programme. Previous 'trekking peak' or general winter mountaineering experience is needed. See 'Trip dossier' for details.
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 11 passes to cross - almost one every day of the trek. 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.
The trip pages are only a brief summary of the details available within our trip dossiers. It is important that you read the full day to day description and further information for this trip before making your booking.
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