Oruro · Hiking

Camino Al Cerro Viscachani

0.5 mi
round trip
565 ft
climb
12,721 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Camino Al Cerro Viscachani is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Oruro, Bolivia. It runs between about 12,390 ft and 12,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 330 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Oruro, about 1.5 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Viscachani, Cerro Colorado and Cerro Argentilla. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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.

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Camino Al Cerro Viscachani for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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