Conquer the popular Huayna Potosi mountain in Bolivia, suitable for both beginners and experienced mountaineers. Choose between the normal route or the challenging French route.
Conquer the popular Huayna Potosi mountain in Bolivia, suitable for both beginners and experienced mountaineers. Choose between the normal route or the challenging French route.
La Paz to base camp of Huayna Potosi(4730m.)\n\nHuayna Potosi - We depart from La Paz and make our way to Laguna Zongo (4730m) to settle into the shelter that will serve as our base camp. Post-lunch, we embark on a short trek to the edge of the nearby glacier (approximately 45 minutes) to learn the fundamentals of ice climbing, including the use…
La Paz to base camp of Huayna Potosi(4730m.)\n\nHuayna Potosi - We depart from La Paz and make our way to Laguna Zongo (4730m) to settle into the shelter that will serve as our base camp. Post-lunch, we embark on a short trek to the edge of the nearby glacier (approximately 45 minutes) to learn the fundamentals of ice climbing, including the use of crampons and ice axes.\n\n### BASE CAMP(4730m.) TO HIGH CAMP(5130m.) Huayna Potosi\n\nHuayna Potosi - On this day, we ascend to our elevated campsite: the Climber’s Refuge (5130m). The journey is expected to last between 2 to 3 hours, after which we’ll take the opportunity to rest and turn in early in anticipation of the following day’s activities.\n\n### SUMMIT HUAYNA POTOSI(6.088m.) and RETURN TO LA PAZ CITY\n\nHuayna Potosi - Our ascent begins at 1AM, and we quickly approach the glacier. We face a gradual and persistent climb to the peak (6088m) over the next 5 to 6 hours, where we are greeted with breathtaking panoramas of Lake Titicaca, the Altiplano, and the surrounding Cordillera Real. We retrace our steps to the high camp, gather our belongings, and continue our descent to the base camp. A vehicle will be ready there to escort us back to La Paz.
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Mountain Equipment: Helmet, Ice axe, Harness, Gaiters, Ropes, Mountaineering boots
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Mountain Equipment: Helmet, Ice axe, Harness, Gaiters, Ropes, Mountaineering boots
- sleeping, bag Winter Underwear, Water proof pants and jacket, Sunscreen, Sunglasses
- sleeping, bag Winter Underwear, Water proof pants and jacket, Sunscreen, Sunglasses
Huayna Potosi, the most frequented mountain in Bolivia, is a destination for novices and seasoned climbers alike. The standard path doesn’t demand any specialized climbing skills and can be managed by individuals with average physical conditioning and proper acclimatization. The French route, however, provides a more strenuous challenge for the more adept climbers.
Huayna Potosi, the most frequented mountain in Bolivia, is a destination for novices and seasoned climbers alike. The standard path doesn’t demand any specialized climbing skills and can be managed by individuals with average physical conditioning and proper acclimatization. The French route, however, provides a more strenuous challenge for the more adept climbers.
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