ARACA MASSIF - CHOQUETANGA
MASSIF
Quimsa
Cruz a small and compact mountain range due
north of Oruro and Southeast of La Paz in
north west Bolivia.
First of all the name "Quimsa" in
Quechua means three. On most Bolivian maps
this range is called Tres Cruces. It appears
that most mountaineers know it as the Quimsa
Cruz, Names of several peaks don't correlate
either. But regardless of names this range
has a member of fine peaks which can challenge
any climber keeps in mind the snow line shown
is for the wet season.
The highest summit is the Gigante at 5,748
m. This and other high summit such as Puntiagudo
(5,400 m), Yunque (5.600 m), Inmaculado (5,600
m), Atoroma (5.700 m), and Jachakunahollo
(5.900 m), are glaciated and required all
the normal ice and snow climbing equipment.
There Is a trail leading to an old mine on
the western slopes of Gigantic. Also the western
slopes are much drier with the snow line at
about 5.000 m to 5.200 m, where as the eastern
slopes have a snow of about 4.800 m, to 5.000
m.
ORGANISED CLIMBING INCLUDEDTOURS
COST INCLUDED
- Private transport 4x4 or bus round trip.
- Specialized Mountains guide.
- Technical equipment and tent for two persons.
- Cook and assistant person.
- three meals during the day .
- full kitchen equipment. Cook and assistant.
- Pack animals, mules.
- High altitude porters .
- Logistical material communication .
NOT INCLIDED
- Personal equipment and climbing material.
- Extra expenses out mentioned
- Estay in Hotel.
- Restaurant services dinner in the cities.
- Drinks and tips.
- Personal insurance.
- Each memeber of the expedition mus be able
to carry his baggage by himse
OPTION:
ARACA
MASSIF:
Many
peaks here are specially good for rock climbers
there are literally thousands of unclimbed
rock summits, most of which are in the northern
western parts of the range.
CHOQUETANGA
MASSIF:
Eastern
part. This is In compound by snow-capped mountains
where several mountains have not been climbed
yet and a lot ways to draw.
DURATION: 15 Days Each
massif.
SEASON: May – September
