3Day-Conquer Nevado Huayna Potosi 6088M 3 Days Climbing Adventure

Duration3 days

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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Climbing Huayna Potosí (6,088 m)

Huayna Potosí, Bolivia’s most popular major peak in the Cordillera Real, stands just 25 km from La Paz. Renowned for its accessibility, stunning beauty, and its proud status as a 6,088-meter summit, it’s a must-visit for adventurers. While it’s climbable for beginners, it’s essential to be fit and determined—the final stretch is steep and challenging, but the reward at the top makes every step worth it.

Our 3-day itinerary includes an afternoon of basic mountaineering training and an acclimatization night at the 4,700-meter base camp. These elements significantly boost your chances of successfully summiting Huayna Potosí.

This climb is ideal for those wanting to conquer a 6,000-meter peak without needing advanced mountaineering skills.

Physical Requirements:

Good physical fitness
Readiness for steep, strenuous sections
Mental determination

What's included

Crampons, harness, boots, windproof gear, ice axe, gloves, gaiters, helmet, facemask
Lunch
Dinner
Lodging at the Huayna Potosi base and high camp huts
Breakfast
Climbing Equipment
Private transportation for the group
A Professional guide for every 3 customers
All meals on the mountain

Travel Insurance
Personal clothing or equipment
It is important that your travel insurance also covers mountaineering at a high altitude.

What to expect

Day 1: La Paz – Private Transport to Refugio – Afternoon Glacier Mountaineering Practice

Huayna Potosi
8h · Admission ticket included

8:30 am Meeting at Our Office in La Paz – Bolivia.
9:00 am Departure to Nevado Huayna Potosí 2 hours by transport.
11:30 am arrival at Base Camp (4700 masl).
12:00 pm Lunch,
1:30 pm we will walk between 40 minutes and 1 hour to get up to the old glacier, where we have an afternoon of basic mountaineering technique practice on the glacier at the base of the mountain. we will practice for around 2 hours before returning to the base camp for hot drinks
19:00 pm dinner and night in shelter at Base Camp.

Day 2: From the Refuge – Trekking ascent to Moraine Camp "Las Rocas" – High Camp Refuge at 5,000m.

6h

8:00 am Breakfast, later preparation of the backpacks.
12:00 pm Lunch, then ascent to High Camp (5200 m.a.s.l.) 2 hours of walking.
15:00 pm arrival at High Camp Refuge,
15:15 pm hot drinks to hydrate during the afternoon
17:00 pm Dinner, and night in shelter at High Camp.

Day 3: Moraine Camp – Las Rocas Refuge (500 meters) – Summit Day at Nevado Huayna Potosí (6,088 m) – Return to La Paz.

La Paz
12h

Our day will begin very early. Wake up time will be around midnight and we will get dressed with the climbing clothing and equipment and have breakfast.
Around 1:00 AM we will begin the ascent. We will have short breaks to rest and eat chocolates and drink water during the ascent.
We plan to arrive at the summit around sunrise in order to appreciate the wonderful view of the highlands, the surrounding Cordillera Real, Lake Titicaca, and the ever unique sunrise itself.
Our descent to high camp will take 2 – 3 hours and upon arrival we will have vegetable soup and hot drinks. At the high camp we will re-pack our backpacks and make the 1 hour descent to base camp.
We usually arrive at our office in La Paz between 1:00 PM. and 2:00pm

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

To book this trip, please confirm at least one week before your planned date so we can secure your spot in our groups. You can reach us via email or WhatsApp. Thank you very much! Location office: Zona La Portada, Av. Kollasuyo 200 • La Paz • Bolivia

End point

To book this trip, please confirm at least one week before your planned date so we can secure your spot in our groups. You can reach us via email or WhatsApp. Thank you very much! Location office: Zona La Portada, Av. Kollasuyo 200 • La Paz • Bolivia

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.