Huayna Potosi
The most popular mountain in Bolivia
Overview
Welcome to this massif that is part of the Codillera Real with its 6.088masl.
Roads on ice, snow, rocks, high cliffs and incredible landscapes lead to its summit, it has two main routes, the normal route of easy ascent and the French route, for those who have experience, it is one of the most accessible and popular mountains in Bolivia.
Location
Cordillera Real - La Paz, Bolivia
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Altitude
6,088 m. / 19,973 ft.
Season
Fall - Winter
May to September
D E T A I L S
Day 1.
La Paz – Base Camp – Old Glacier
You will have a private transportation from La Paz to the base camp of Huayna Potosi (4.750m.a.s.l.) where we will make a short hike to the Old Glacier to practice different techniques on the ice, like climbing, rappel, etc.
Day 2.
Base Camp – High Camp
Here we will start the ascent to the refuge (5.135m.a.s.l.) of the high camp through the rocks. The ascent time is 2-3 hours. Overnight in the refuge, orientation to attack the summit and equipment check.
Day 3.
High Camp – Summit – La Paz
Early departure to reach the summit (6,088 m.a.s.l.) where you will be able to appreciate the sunrise, the view of the valleys, Lake Titicaca and the Cordillera Real. You will have enough time to celebrate your victorious ascent and photograph the moment, then we will start the descent to the base camp, where the transport will be waiting for us to return to the city of La Paz.
- Private transportation
- Mountain guide
- Complete meals
- Cook
- Refuges (Base Camp – High Camp)
- Technical mountain equipment (helmet, ice axe, gloves ‘mittens’, harness, gaiters, boots and crampons)
- Entrance fees
- Sleeping bag
- FlashLight
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Other material for personal use.
