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MURURATA 5868 m.

2 day(s)
1 night(s)

THE MOUNTAIN WHICH ONCE WANTED TO BE THE HIGHEST ONE!

Discover the allure of Mururata, one of Bolivia’s hidden mountain treasures, standing at 5,869 meters above the sea level in the Royal Range of Bolivia. This unique climb offers a blend of adventure, challenge, and breathtaking Andean landscapes. With its unique trapezoidal shape and glaciated peak 8 km long by 2 km wide plateau, Mururata provides climbers with the rare opportunity to ascend a less-traveled, serene route with awe-inspiring vistas over the Altiplano. Perfect for those seeking an authentic mountain experience, Mururata promises isolation, raw natural beauty, and a profound sense of accomplishment. Are you ready to embark on a journey through remote valleys and pristine glaciers to conquer the summit?

High Mountain Climbing

Highlights

  • Breathtaking viewpoints offering views of the majestic Palca Canyon, revealing landscapes of indescribable beauty.
  • Natural viewpoints from where you can spectacularly observe Mururata, as well as the imposing Illimani, creating a perfect backdrop for adventure.
  • A seldom-visited snow-capped peak, making it a unique and exclusive destination.
  • A natural ski slope, providing a one-of-a-kind experience for snow sports enthusiasts.

Technicality

  • Moderate difficulty ascent: The route to Mururata combines sections of easy hiking with areas featuring crevasses and bridges that demand strong physical and mental preparation.

DIFFICULTY

incluDed

  • Mountain climbing guide.
  • 4WD round trip transportation.
  • Camping Equipment.
  • Climbing equipment.
  • Cook.

not incluDed

  • Extra drinks.
  • Extra snacks.
  • Personal expenses.

itinerary

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DÍA 1.

We pick you up from your hotel in La Paz and go on transportation towards San Francisco mine, we take a detour along a road not widely used to the trek starting point, it is going to take us 3 hours approximately. The road is very rough and it may be necessary to walk from about 4200m where it crosses the river, and begin our trekking up to the glacier foothills at 4600 m.a.s.l. (2 hours approximately) where we set up camp for the night.

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DÍA 2

After breakfast around 1 am, we begin the ascent to reach the summit of Mururata (7 - 8 hours) up there we would be able to appreciate the cut mountain which once wanted to be the highest peak among the Royal Range, after admiring this beautiful summit, we descend to base camp around 3 hours, we eat a soup and pick up our camp and continue the descent to the road to reach our transportation and return to La Paz

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