Another favourite trek starting in Sorata, will lead you to 3 very different and very impressive lakes. We will start the trek by heading up to the secluded Laguna Chilate, then visit Laguna Glacier, a lake found in-between the mountains of Illampu (6356m) and Ancohuma (6427m). You will then walk to Laguna Illampu which is a smaller but still beautiful lake before returning to Sorata.

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

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Day 1: Sorata (2700m) – Laguna Chilate (4200m)

We will start our trekking from the village of Sorata, following the trails from     villages near by. We can easily get lost here in the maze of tracks. Near an old Inca cemetery we stop for lunch. We then have our last climb up to Laguna Chilate where we will set up camp.
4 to 6 hours (LD)

Day 2: Laguna Chilate – Laguna Glaciar (5050m) – Laguna Chilate

An early start as this will be a long day. Following a small track ,we will climb over old moraine walls with Pico Shultz below. After climbing over rock slabs we will reach Laguna Glaciar. We have to go all the way to see Laguna Glaciar - the reward is worth it. We will be able to see Lake Titikaka (3810m) with Isla del Sol (3850m) and the summits of Ancohuma (6427m) and Illampu (6356m). After a rest and lunch we will head back to Laguna Chilate.
7 to 9 hours (BLD)

Day 3: Laguna Chilate – Laguna Illampu (4400m)

We will traverse across Nevado Illampu to the village of Lacateya, from where we will need to ascend uphill for about an hour before we reach Laguna Illampu. From the laguna we should also have spectacular views of the valley towards Sorata.
5 – 6 hours (BLD)

Day 4: Laguna Illampu – Sorata

All day will be spent walking downhill, past the village of Quirambaya and then back to Sorata.
3 – 4 hours (BL)