Circuito Illampu
An out-and-back trail, 6.2 miles each way (12 miles round trip) in La Paz, Bolivia.
- 6.2 mi
- round trip
- 5,905 ft
- climb
- 14,636 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Circuito Illampu is an out-and-back trail, 6.2 miles each way (12 miles round trip) in La Paz, Bolivia. It runs between about 11,400 ft and 14,640 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,540 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. It is on the edge of Cooco. For camping, Camp 3 Circuito Illampu and Camp 2 Circuito Illampu are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Circuito Illampu for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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