Chachacomani & Chearoco - Climbing Bolivian Mountains

DAY ONE

Depart from La Paz towards Lake Titicaca and the town of Copacabana until we reach a detour which will take us to the Amahuaya pass (5,120m). Dropping down after the pass, we enter into an area known as Llocolloconi which is where we will establish our first campsite.

DAY TWO

A day of trekking, to our second camp which is beside the Leche Khota Lagoon (4,650m). All equipment will be transferred by llamas on this day.

DAY THREE

Ascent to the high camp at 5,500m, from which we can see the beautiful "three Marias" mountains.

DAY FOUR

With a 2.00am start, we will make our attempt for the summit of Chachacomani (6,100m), which takes on average six hours. From the summit we will return to the high camp.

DAY FIVE

Return to the camp at Leche Khota Lagoon.

DAY SIX

A gentle start to the day in preparation for our second mountain. Today we aim to reach base camp at 4,730m.

DAY SEVEN

Climb to the high camp of Cheroco, which is found at around 5,230m. This ascent is a combination of walking through rocky moraines and glacial terrain.

DAY EIGHT

Another early start for our second summit. Approximately 5 hours will take us to the peak of Chearoco (6,150m), from which we will return to the high camp and beyond onto the basecamp.

DAY NINE

We begin our return, first spending a night in the area of the Chachacomani llama ranch.

DAY TEN

The last ascent of the trip takes us over the Llocolloconi pass, after which we will drop down to the road and meet the vehicle which will take us back to the city of La Paz

Less than 5 groups on average attempt these two mountains each year.