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3 DaysHuayna Potosi Climbing 3 Days
Huayna Potosi, often called the easiest 6000, rises in the Cordillera Real just a short drive from La Paz. The normal route offers a rewarding climb with sweeping Andean views, while the French route and the West face add more technical challenges.
This three-day climbing program includes glacier practice, an overnight stay at high camp, and a summit push before returning to La Paz.
La Paz
Private vehicle
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
6,088 m.a.s.l.
Trip details
Highlights
- Previous acclimatization is necessary
- Moderate physical condition is necessary
- Best season to climb is from May to October
Services
Included
- Private transportation
- Mountain guide
- Food
- Cook
- Camping equipment
- Technical equipment
Not included
- Sleeping bag
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Other personal equipment
Itinerary
Day 1: La Paz - Milluni - Base Camp
Depart from La Paz and head to the base camp of Huayna Potosi, where lunch awaits. Afterward, gear up for a short hike to the old glacier and practice the proper use of mountain equipment. Return to base camp in the afternoon and spend the night in the refuge.
Day 2: Base Camp - High Camp
After breakfast, prepare your gear for the ascent to high camp, a hike of roughly 2 hours. Once there, enjoy lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure until sunset and dinner. To prepare for an early start the next day, go to bed around 7:00 pm.
Day 3: High Camp - Summit - Base Camp - La Paz
Rise at midnight, enjoy breakfast, and get ready for a challenging summit day. The ascent from high camp to the summit takes 6 to 7 hours. After reaching the top, return to high camp for a meal and some rest before descending to base camp. Transportation will be waiting to take you back to La Paz.
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