Illimani Ascent
Bolivia · South America · Technical trek · score 60/100
At a glance
| Countries | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Region | La Paz Dept |
| Type | Technical trek |
| Length | 20 km |
| Typical duration | 4 days |
| Difficulty | 5/5 (Very hard) |
| Max altitude | 6438 m |
| Best season | May-Sep |
| Start | Pinaya / base camp |
| End | Summit, return |
| Permit / guide | guide effectively required (PD+/AD- route) |
| Special gear | crampons, ice axe, rope + harness; guide strongly recommended |
Score
60/100
La Paz's iconic 6,438 m guardian; a genuine AD- climb with crevasse terrain
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.
Notes
Standard route usually 4 days (summit morning of day 3)
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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