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

La Paz, Bolivia
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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.

Description

Itinerary

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

Stop At: Huayna Potosi, Milluni Bolivia
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.).
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:

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

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

Stop At: Huayna Potosi, Milluni Bolivia
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.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:

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

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

Stop At: Huayna Potosi, Milluni Bolivia
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
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • Mountain Equipment/ Helmet,Ice axe,Harness,Gaiters,Ropes,Mountaineering boots.
  • Accommodation included: 2 nights
  • 1x Breakfast
  • 1x Dinner
  • 1x Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Huayna Potosi

Exclusions

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

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

A paper voucher is required for this attraction/activity. You must print and bring your printed voucher with you on the day of the activity, as required by our local provider.

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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