TREK
IN QUIMSA CRUZ RANGE OF THE ANDES (7 DAYS)
The natural beauty of Quimsa Cruz is ideal,
not only for climbing but for walking in deep canyons as well. It is 40 Kms. long and 13
Kms. Wide.. The north side is formed by rocky peaks of granodiorite that look somewhat
similar to the famous Chamonix aiguilles. The south is mainly covered by glaciers. It
contains around 80 peaks from 4900 m to 5800 m high, mostly unclimbed. It is divided into
the following regions: Araca (North), Choquetanga (central)and Quimsa Cruz (South).
Day 1:
From La Paz we have a drive of 6 hours in 4WD’s of 6 hours as far as the Caracoles
mine. Camp past Caracoles at the banks of the Khota Kuchu lagoon at 4660 m high.
Day 2: We pass by
brilliant blue lakes, alpine meadows and a wealth of wildlife, as very few people venture
up into the mountains themselves. 3 hour climb up to the San Enrique pass (4950 m high). 4
hour descent to the next camp at Chatamarka Lagoon (4700
m high).
Day 3: 3 hours up
to the Khollu Grande pass (5100 m high). 5 hour smooth descent to camp near the
Calachaca River(3700 m high).
Day 4: 3 hour easy
walk down to the hamlet of Choquetanga Chico and turn around to walk up 4 hours along the
Jalancha valley to reach our next camp at 3400 m high.
Day 5: A long but
easy uphill walk of 6 hours to reach up the pass of the
Obelisk peak (4900 m high); we traverse among deep valleys at times becoming deep
gullies formed naturally by the prominent high rocky peaks like Devil Horns, Gerhard and others. An hour descent to Chillwa Khota Lagoon to
camp at 4560 m high. Spectacular sunset.
Day 6: 3 hour
descent to the village of "Estancia Tenería" to stay overnight in an alpine
style hut surrounded by a green temperate forest at 3050 m high.
Day 7: We drive 6
hours by the spectacular canyon of the La Paz river and the flanks of Mt. Illimani to
arrive back in La Paz again.
EXTENSIONS: Ideal
combination with “Trek North Illimani”.
TECHNICAL INFO: We require
that participants minimize the weight of the luggage taking only the most useful and
practical gear for the trek in order to avoid unnecessary weight in the porters.
WE PROVIDE THESE
SERVICES:
- Bilingual trekking guide,
- Cook,
- Porters in trek to carry extra luggage,
- All meals (except first breakfast and last dinner),
- Cooking and dinning gear,
- Camping gear,
- Private transportation in 4WD cars,
- 1 night in the Tenería hut,
- Entrance fees.
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2005 - Azimut Explorer
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