Andes Website : Climbing, Skiing, Trekking and Guidebooks in South America

Illimani 6438m

The highest peak in the Cordillera Real of Bolivia. Illimani is the dramatic peak when seen from La Paz airport. The route is usually pretty straightforward.

The high camp on Illimani in 1995

Illimani summit

Illimani summit

We organise guided ascents of this peak every year. See our Bolivian Climber itinerary. For details of how to climb Illimani, Huayna Potosi and the neighbouring peaks of the Cordillera Real in Bolivia, please see our guidebooks, which are available in English and French editions, direct from us or from all good bookshops and mountaineering shops.

Buy Guidebook

Back to list of 6000m peaks


HOME   CONTACT   EXPEDITIONS   SKIING    GUIDEBOOKS   CALENDAR   ANDES FAX   PHOTOS   PEAK LISTS   SEARCH   LINKS