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HUAYNA POTOSI 6.088 m.(the most popular mountain in Bolivia)

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Length

3 days

Itinerary

3 days planned

Group

Private

Guides

English, Spanish

Overview

Huayna Potosi is Bolivia՚s most popular mountain and offers something for both beginner and experienced mountaineers. The normal route poses no technical challenges and is doable by anyone with moderate fitness and good acclimatization. The French route presents an additional challenge for more experience climbers.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1La Paz to base camp of Huayna Potosi(4730m.)⌄

    We leave La Paz and drive Laguna Zongo (4730m) where we unpack in the refuge which serves as our basecamp. After lunch we head to the base of the nearby glacier (45 mins hike) to practice basic ice climbing technique (use of crampons, ice axe, etc.).

    Meals: Dinner

    Overnight: We will spend the night at the PUMA CONDOR refuge at 4730m.

  2. 2BASE CAMP(4730m.) TO HIGH CAMP(5130m.) Huayna Potosi⌄

    Today we hike to our high camp: the Mountaineer’s House (5130m). This should take 2-3 hours after which we rest and have an early night in preparation for tomorrow.

    Meals: Lunch

    Overnight: We will spend the night in the refuge "The house of the mountaineers"(5130m,)

  3. 3SUMMIT HUAYNA POTOSI(6.088m.) and RETURN TO LA PAZ CITY⌄

    We set off at 1AM and almost immediately meet the glacier. There is now a slow and steady 5-6 hour climb to the summit (6088m), from where we have wonderful views of Lake Titicaca, the Altiplano, and the rest of the Cordillera Real. We return to high camp by the same route, pack up our things, and carry on down to base camp where a car will be waiting to take us back to La Paz

    Meals: Breakfast

What's included

  • ✓Private transportation
  • ✓Mountain Equipment/ Helmet,Ice axe,Harness,Gaiters,Ropes,Mountaineering boots.
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Breakfast

Not included

  • ✕sleeping, bag Winter Underwear, Water proof pants and jacket, Sunscreen, Sunglasses

Good to know

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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