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Janq'u Quta (Jankho Kota) Valley Ski Mountaineering and

International > S America > Bolivia

Description

The Janq'u Quta (also spelled Jankho Khota) valley contains spectacular mountain scenery with many glaciated peaks above 5,000 meters. Peaks such as Janq'Uyu (5512 meters) and Jisk'a Pata (5500 meters) are good for ski mountaineering and there are dozens of other peaks that can easily be climbed or skied in a day. One can camp above the uppermost lake (Janq'u Quta) or stay in the valley in the village of Peñas where there are several good options for accommodations. Several IFMGA guides are based in Peñas as well.

Getting There

The valley is accessed via a fairly well-maintained mining road from the villages of Peñas and Suriquiña. It takes about 90 minutes by car to reach the uppermost lake from the either village.

Routes from Left to Right

Easy Snow
 1
● Jankho Huyo normal route
Snow, Alpine
Mod. Snow
 1
● Jiska Pata normal route
Snow, Alpine
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Jankho Huyo normal route
 1
Easy Snow Snow, Alpine
● Jiska Pata normal route
 1
Mod. Snow Snow, Alpine

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Campsite on Janq'u Quta lake. Excellent basecamp for ski mountaineering in the upper valley.
[Hide Photo] Campsite on Janq'u Quta lake. Excellent basecamp for ski mountaineering in the upper valley.
View of Janq'u Quta Valley from the Jisk'a Pata glacier
[Hide Photo] View of Janq'u Quta Valley from the Jisk'a Pata glacier