Nevado Piramide (5907m) is in the north of the Cordillera Real next to Ancohuma (6427m). This is not a technically demanding climb but is a good acclimatizing peak before attempting Illampu (6356m) and Ancohuma. The peak is rarely climbed, offering a chance to be completely alone on the ascent and at the summit.

Please check the gear list to see what you will need to bring for the trip.

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Day 1: Sorata (2700m) – Mina Susana (4000m)

A 4WD road takes us to the base of some old mines where we will make our base camp. Here you can take a walk up to the mine, and have a look around the old mine site.
2 hours driving (LD)

Day 2: Mina Susana (base camp) – High camp of Nevado Piramide (5000m)

The porters will take all the equipment and personal gear up to the high camp. Walking up we will pass the old mine, and follow llama tracks to get us to our high camp. We set up high camp just below the moraine with views of Lake Titikaka (3810m).
3 to 4 hours (BLD)

Day 3: High camp – Summit (5907m) – High camp – Base camp

An early start because we will have a long days climb. First we will climb over the moraine and then onto the glacier to take us to the summit. From here there are great views of the Alitplano (4000m), Lake Titikaka, Sajama (6549m), Illamni (6439m) and Huayna Potosi (6088m). Then back to high camp where we meet the porters, and back down to base camp.
10 to 12 hours (BLD)

Day 4: Mina Susana – Sorata

Back to Sorata by 4WD
2 hours driving (B)
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