This mountain is considered the easiest one to climb. You need to be determined to climb it; it demands physical and mental strength. You will be climbing for about 7 to 8 hours which is tiring for anyone. You need to be acclimatized, be at a high altitude at least 5 or 6 days before you attempt this climb.
It is considered to be the easiest mountain to climb in Bolivia but nothing over 6000 meters above the sea level can be easy! Even though you don’t need any previous experience or any training, it is very difficult because of the high altitude. We suggest you spend some time in La Paz or a high altitude city at least 7 to 10 days before you attempt this tour, it will help you get acclimatized.
For People who have experience and training beforehand and are in a tight schedule this option is perfect! You basically skip the first day (training day) and go directly from The base camp to the high camp on day 1.
Trek to High Camp – 4.700 Mt.
We begin with the meeting on the office at 8:30, to check the climbing equipment and assure you have everything you need. We then departure to the base camp (4700m) on a private vehicle for about 2 hours, we have an early lunch and after we take a trek for about one and a half hours, where we get to an amazing ice wall. From there we continue a trek for about 3 hours to the high camp (5130m), arriving for an early dinner and we go to sleep until midnight.
Ascent to 6.088 Mt.
At about 1:00 am, after breakfast we will start the climbing to the top of Huayna Potosi, the route has an average slope of 35 to 40o and ascent has an average duration of 4 to 7 hours. As you go up the main difficulty will be the high altitude, this is where you need your mental strength.
Around 6:30 am we arrive to the summit at amazing 6.00 meters above the sea level, from where we can appreciate the beauty of the Andes real mountain range. It takes about 5 or 6 hours to go down to base camp and about 2 hours back to La Paz. You will be back in La Paz by 15:00.
Price Includes:
- Transportation and pick up from La Paz
- Qualified Mountain Guide (1 guide every 2 people)
- Climbing Boots, Crampons, Ice Axe, Mountain jacket and Trousers, harness, rope etc
- Fleece Jacket, mountain jacket, Thermal Pants, mountain pants, gaiters
- Meals & Accommodation in refugees – both low and high camp in refuges.
- Head Torch (batteries NOT included)
Price doesn't Include:
- Warm gloves for wearing inside Mountain Gloves, Warm Hat
- Water (2 to 4 liters), Chocolate or high calorie sweets /snacks
- Sleeping bag (available for rent (50 Bs.)
- Sunglasses, Sun cream and Lip balm
- Trekking Boots, Big Back pack (65lts.) and a small backpack (15 lts.)
- 20 Bs Entrance fee
FAQS
Yes it is. If you do not have experience, it’s a good way to start. If you have experience, it will seem simple
No really, If you’ve never done climbing before, it’s a good way to start
Warm clothes
• Warm gloves for wearing inside Mountain Gloves, Warm Hat
• Water (2 to 4 liters), Chocolate or high calorie sweets /snacks
• Sleeping bag (available for rent (50 Bs.)
• Sunglasses, Sun cream and Lip balm
• Trekking Boots, Big Back pack (65lts.) and a small backpack (15 lts.)
• 20 Bs Entrance fee
Yes, the first and second day
We don’t have a limit but we have one guide each two people
Yes, but we need two people to confirm the tour
Central area
You can buy it the same day; the guide will help you to find it
If they are only two people they will both have to return with the guide, but normally we have more people and more guides. The person who cannot continue will return with one of the guides and the group will continue going up.
