Circuito Illampu
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 781 ft
- climb
- 14,148 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Circuito Illampu is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in La Paz, Bolivia. It runs between about 13,810 ft and 14,150 ft above sea level, with roughly 560 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 3.8 miles southwest of the trailhead. For camping, Camp 4 Circuito Illampu and Camp 3 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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