Along the way…

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Even before arriving, Bolivia will start working its magic on you. Flying past the majestic peaks near La Paz, your eyes will be drawn by the Huayna Potosi. It is a very impressive peak and is also one of the most accessible 6000-meter peaks in the Andes. Its summit doesn’t demand technical climbing skills, and is attainable to those who are physically fit and those who take the time to become acclimatized to the altitude.

The approach to climb this peak is not only beautiful in itself; it also will strengthen you and help the acclimatization process.

 

PROGRAM

DAY 1 : LA PAZ – LAGUNA TUNI – LAGUNA WICHUKHOTA (el. 4680 m.a.s.l.)

Difficulty: 4 to 6-hour hike a day. Good physical condition required.
Departure from La Paz at 9 a.m. in our private vehicle for the village of Tuni, starting point of our trek (3h trip) We slowly climb to the lagunas Suri Kota and Wichu Kota, between which we set up camp, at the foot of María Lloco (el. 5522 m.a.s.l.). Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Ascent time: 2h; Elevation gain: +200m

DAY 2 :LAGUNA WICHU KHOTA – LAGUNA GLACIAL - CAMPO CANAL (el. 4800 m.a.s.l.)

We progress amongst the lagunas, until the ancient camp for mine Santa Fe. A short detour to a small nearby summit dominating the camp allows us to get a nice view over all the lagunas. We then climb up to our camp, surrounded by the summits of Imilla Apachita, Maria Lloco and Huayna Potosi (el. 6088 m.a.s.l.). The view is superb (4/5-walk).
The most courageous will be able to hike over to Laguna Glacial del Huayna Potosi. The trail, an ancient dried out stone canal on the hillside, offers wonderful scenery (2h round trip). Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Hiking time: 6h; Elevation gain: +320m / -200m

DAY 3 OR DAY 1 :CAMPO CANAL – ASCENT OF HUAYNA POTOSÍ / (el. 5100 m.a.s.l.)

Grade II/AD, Max 50° - with mountain guide.
After loading the gear on our lamas, we head for the Milluni pass that we reach in the middle of the morning (el. 5000 m.a.s.l) and from where we discover the Milluni Valley on the other side. We go around the Huayna Potosi mountain range until we arrive at the refuge (el. 4700 m.a.s.l.). At this point the Andes are dramatically dropping into the Yungas, a green and tropical area.
Ascent to the “Rocks Camp” (base camp –el. 5100 m.a.s.l.).
Approximately a 2 hour-walk.
Cold lunch. All included. Night in mountain shelter.
Hiking time: 6h; Elevation gain: +600m / -300m
Note: team of porters for the two-day ascent.

DAY 4 OR DAY 2 :ASCENT OF HUAYNA POTOSÍ / (el. 6088 m.a.s.l.) – LA PAZ

Departure at 2 a.m. for a tentative ascent of the summit. Later on, we descend to the shelter (approximately 10h total). Return to La Paz with private vehicle. Lunch included. Dinner open.
Ascent time: 10h; Elevation gain: +1000m / -1400m

 

Included

- Trekking guide/Mountain guide (one for 3 people max)
- Cook for groups of more than 4 people (for groups smaller than 4, the guide will be the cook)
- Collective equipment for trekking and mountaineering (tents, cooking gear, ropes, etc…)
- Portage of luggage (high altitude porters/ mules)
- Private transport / Spanish-speaking guide
- Night in refuge
- Meals mentioned

Not included

- Individual equipment (for camping we provide the sleeping pads)
- Mandatory travel insurance
- Drinks
- Tips
- Open meals mentioned, (from 3 to 8 € per person / meal)

General sales conditions

Your trip will be confirmed once we receive a deposit of 30% of the total amount on our Bolivian account or on our web site (Visa card icon on the top right; enter your name as the reference). The balance must be paid upon arrival in Bolivia in American dollars or Euros.

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Emergencies

In case of major problem during your stay (delay, strike, traffic accident…), an emergency contact will be at your disposal to reach a member of our team:
(010) 712 57 378

Important

• As a security measure, each traveler needs to provide photocopies of passport and individual insurance documentation.
  
• If you are planning to travel to Brazil, please note that the Brazilian authorities request the yellow fever vaccine certificate to all travelers coming from Bolivia. If you do not leave the transit zone at the airport, it is not required.
  

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