Huayna Potosi (6.088 m.) - 2 days
Conquer Huayna Potosí, one of Bolivia’s most iconic peaks. Push your limits above 6,000 metres, cross spectacular glacial terrain, and reach the summit of this legendary mountain with Bolivian Mountain Guides, backed by the experience, technical expertise, and professionalism of qualified mountain guides.
ITINARARY:
Day 1.- LA PAZ – BASE CAMP – HIGH CAMP.
We will depart from La Paz and travel to the Huayna Potosí Base Camp. After lunch and preparing our mountaineering equipment, we will begin the ascent to High Camp (Rock Camp), located at approximately 5,130 metres above sea level.
The hike to High Camp takes approximately 2 to 3 hours, depending on the group’s pace and mountain conditions. Upon arrival, we will have time to rest, organise our technical equipment, and receive our guide’s final instructions before taking on the summit challenge.
Day 2.- SUMMIT HUAYNA POTOSI – HIGH CAMP – RETURN TO LA PAZ.
We will begin our summit ascent at approximately 2:00 a.m., crossing glacial terrain equipped with the necessary technical gear and under the supervision of our mountain guide. After approximately 5 hours of climbing, we aim to reach the summit of Huayna Potosí at around 7:00 a.m., at an altitude of 6,088 metres. From the summit, we will enjoy spectacular views of the Cordillera Real, the Bolivian Altiplano and, in favourable weather conditions, Lake Titicaca.
After enjoying this unforgettable achievement, we will begin our descent to High Camp and continue down to Base Camp, where our vehicle will be waiting to take us back to La Paz.
