Huayna Potosi – Apex 7

Returning to your research basecamp, it's time to take on the peak you were looking at all week! A challenging summit with glacial terrain from the start, accessible for first time mountaineers with good acclimatisation however.

Difficulty
6,088m
2 days
Price per person (GBP)
Groups of 5+ £195

Itinerary

DAY ONE

Depart La Paz early morning for Huayna Potosi basecamp. With technical equipment in tow, we make our way to the base of the glacier to learn essential skills on the ice for the following day’s summit attempt. Continue trekking to high camp a 5,250m.

DAY TWO

An early start (2am) towards the summit of the Huayna Potosi mountain (6,088m). From the peak we will be able to enjoy views of the altiplano, La Paz, the valleys entering into the jungle, Lake Titicaca and the entire Cordillera Real. We will then start our descent back to base camp and onward to Laguna Zongo, where our vehicle will be waiting for us to return to La Paz.

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Difficulty rating

Quite demanding. It is important to be in good shape to fully enjoy this trip.