> Enjoy the sunrise from the top
> Spend the night at High Camp refuge
> All climbing equipment necessary included
Huayna Potosi is Bolivia’s most popular major peak in the Cordillera Real. Located at just 32 km from the city of La Paz, Huayna Potosi is known for its ease of access and imposing beauty as well as the fact that it is 88 meters over the magic 6000-meter figure. Huayna Potosi can be climbed by beginners with a competent guide and technical equipment. Beginners yes, but fit beginners; it’s quite steep toward the end and it’s a tough climb, but well worth the effort! Join us in this 2-day trek and conquer this magnificent massif!
The day starts at 8:30am with a meeting at our office in La Paz. After half an hour we'll take a scenic 2-hour drive to Huayna Potosí, arriving at Base Camp (4,700m) at 11:30am. Here we'll take some time to prepare our backpacks and get ready for the adventure ahead.
At 12:00pm we'll have a hearty lunch before starting a 2 hour hike to High Camp (5,200m). We'll reach it around 3:00pm, where we'll relax with hot tea and drinks to keep us hydrated as we take in the stunning surroundings. As evening falls, around 5:00pm, we'll enjoy a delicious dinner and settle down for the night in the high camp shelter, resting up for the challenges of the next day.
Our day starts in the middle of the night. We get up around midnight, put on our climbing gear and fuel up with a quick breakfast. We'll start climbing at 1:00am, taking short breaks along the way to rest, eat chocolate and drink water. We aim to reach the summit just as the sun rises, allowing us to take in the stunning views of the highlands, the surrounding Cordillera Real and the magnificent Lake Titicaca, all bathed in the soft light of the early morning.
After taking in the beauty, we'll begin our descent, which will take about 2-3 hours. Once we reach High Camp, we'll enjoy a warm vegetable soup and hot drinks to recharge our batteries. From there we'll repack our gear and make the 1 hour descent back to base camp. We usually return to our office in La Paz between 1:00pm and 2:00pm, completing a truly unforgettable adventure.
