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Quimsa cruz "Granite Climbing paradise in Bolivia"

ROCK CLIMBING BOLIVIA

The Cordillera Quimsa Cruz, which means "three crosses", is a mountain range of the Bolivian Andes, distant 6/8 hours from the city of La Paz. It has, in the Northern part, a terrain of alpine character and its rock structure is of granite type. Its altitudes oscillate between 4800 - 5750 meters, that’s why it will be important to acclimate to reach the tops.

Because of its extensive size, there are still unexplored needles and infinite possibilities for climbing.
Now, Quimsa Cruz is a destination for many climbers, it is also appreciated by the best climbers like the Bolivian Yosemite.

Discover

Quimsa Cruz

Through their expeditions, Andes Brothers will invite you to discover this granite in a wide diversity of climbing options and enjoy the wonder of these sharp needles. You will understand that Quimsa Cruz embodies the traditional climbing paradise in Bolivia.

Climb

GENERAL DETAILS

Difficulty

5 + / 5.8 to 6c + / 5.11c

Wall length

150 to 500 meters

Ratio

1 guide / 2 clients

Recommended time

April to October

Requirements

Minimum 6th grade sports climbing experience

Location

Cordillera Quimsa Cruz, Lp Bolivia

HERE SOME CLIMBING OPTIONS

Needle

JARDIN DE POROTOS

This needle has the peculiarity of having porotos in all the wall length from which it took the name of garden of Porotos.

We offer different routes for various levels of climber that will allow you to fully enjoy.

Because of its proximity to the base camp, it is one of the recommended route for acclimatization and to familiarize with the climbing area.

Needle

DETAILS

Difficulty level

5 + / 5.8 to 6c + / 5.11c

Wall length

230 meters

Needle

LAS TENAZAS

This aesthetic needle has a granite of very good quality.

It offers us different accessible, relatively short and enjoyable routes of fissure.

These routes are recommended for acclimatization vertically and become familiar with the climbing area.

Needle

DETAILS

Difficulty level

5 + / 5.8 to 6b / 5.10c

Wall length

150 meters

Needle

EL BATAN

This needle that has not been climbed very often so far presents a diversity of options and features like cracks, slab climbing and overhang. Its name comes from a block that lies right on the summit (the batán). It is between « la Gran Muralla» and « Los Cuernos »

In its different faces this needle offers routes for all levels.

Needle

DETAILS

Difficulty level

5+/5.8 to 6c/5.11a

Wall length

220 meters

Needle

LA GRAN MURALLA

The "Gran Muralla" has demanding climbing routes.

The wall rises vertically and is a big challenge for any climber.

We offer different itineraries for various levels.

Needle

DETAILS

Difficulty level

6a/5.10a to 6c+/5.11c

Wall length

200 meters

Needle

TEMPLO KALASASAYA

This needle has many climbing options and features such as chimneys, cracks, slabs climbing and terraces to rest. It is located next to the temple of Acapana, Northwest of Mount Saturno.

We offer different itineraries for various levels.

Needle

DETAILS

Difficulty level

5+/5.8 to 6b+/5.10d

Wall length

450 meters

Needle

THE MONTE SATURNO

The "Mount Saturno" is also one of the giants of the area. It is a very aesthetic pyramid, which presents on its different faces vertical walls of great difficulty but also more accessible ways. During your climb, you will encounter fine cracks, slabs and chimneys.

We offer different itineraries for various climbing levels in its different faces.

Needle

DETAILS

Difficulty level

5 + / 5.8 to 6c + / 5.11c

Wall length

500 meters

Needle

THE CUERNOS

This needle is certainly one of the most fascinating of the Quimsa Cruz and represents a major challenge. Its name comes from its vertical towers in the shape of sharp horns.

This needle offers a variety of possibilities for various levels of climber.

Needle

DETAILS

Difficulty level

5 + / 5.8 to 6c + / 5.11c

Wall length

250 meters

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