Circuito Illampu
An out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in La Paz, Bolivia.
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 498 ft
- climb
- 15,804 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Circuito Illampu is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in La Paz, Bolivia. It runs between about 15,500 ft and 15,800 ft above sea level, with roughly 400 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. The nearest town is Chajolpaya, about 6.9 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Calzada, Kasiri and Cerro Uma Jalanta. For camping, Camp 4 Circuito Illampu and Campamento 5 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
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