Trekking Cordillera Real + Huaya Potosi Climb 7 days. Located in La Paz – Bolivia.
Trekking Cordillera Real. begins in the scenic Khotia region of lakes, includes the opportunity to summit Pico Austria (5350 meters) and camp at the base of Condoriri masiff, also a night at the base of the imposing west face of Huayna Potosi 6088 meters.
During the trekking Cordillera real . we will have breathtaking view of several pristine lagoon, like Khotia Lagoon, Ajwani Lagoon, Jurikhota Lagoon Chiarkhota Lagoon, Wichu Khota Lagoon and red milluni Lagoon. Also views of multiple glaciated peaks all the while, like mountain condoriri (with its figure of a Condor with open wings) and west face of Huyana Potosi 6088 meters.
In the área. we can observe wildlife, such us llamas, vicuñas, vizcachas…
After the trekking we will Continue with the climbing of Huayna Potosi 6088 m.
Climbing Huayna Potosí 6088m is Bolivia ’s most popular major peak in the Cordillera Real. Located at just 25 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.
we sugest to chek next option in case you have less days to enjoy the place:
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Private for the group
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May to October
ITINERARY:
We will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00am and we will drive for around 4 hours out of the city and through the Andean highlands until we reach Khotia lagoon 4570m. / 14993ft.
From Khotia lagoon we will start the trek. We start ascending to the Contador passage (4750 m. / 15583 ft.). Later we sescend to the valley near Surakhota lagoon and we continue through the hillside to get to AJWANI LAGOON 4610m. /15124 ft. Where we will pass the night.
This day hiking time will be 4 – 5 hours (8 km.)
We will have breakfast at 8:00am
On this day from AJWANI LAGOON 4610m. /15124ft. – . we do hiking to Sistana Lagoon in the morning and later we cross Janchallani passage, located at 4900 m. / 16076 ft. And from there. we enjoy a breath taking view to peaks of cordillera real. After it we descend to the Jurikhota lagoon 4700 m. / 15419ft. we will set up our camp, at the lagoon shore, have the night there.
This day hiking time will be 4 – 5 hours (7 km.)
8:00 am we will have breakfast
On this day from Jurikhota Lagoon 4700 m. / 15419ft. . We begin hiking by lagoon shore, enjoying the reflection of the mountain in the lagoon. Later we go upward to the turquoise waters of the frozen lagoon 4880 m. / 16010 ft. From there we admire the left wing and the condor shaped head of Condoriri. Then we got to Austria peak 5350 meters / 17552ft . the highest of the trek, and from Autria peak, we can see the entire shape of the Mountain Condoriri,(shape of a Condor with its wings spread wide), Lake Titicaca, the west face of Huayna Potosi, and numerous other peaks of the Cordillera Real. Later we descend to Chiakhota lagoon 4700 m. / 15419ft. . we will set up our camp, at the lagoon shore.
This day hiking time will be 5 – 6 hours (9 km.)
On this day from Chiar Khota Lagoon 4700 m. / 15419ft. . After the breakfast we go direction to Maria Lloco Camp (4700 m. / 15419ft. )
During our trek, we will cross over two passes, the first with an elevation of (5000 m. / 16404 ft) and the second with an elevation of 4900 m. / 16076ft Along the way we will observe the typical fauna and vegetation of the high altiplano.
After around 8 – 9 hours of trekking, we will arrive at our second camp, Maria Llocko (4700 m. / 15419ft. ). Maria Llocko is a scenic spot at the base of the mighty west face of Huayna Potosi and is where we will make our camp .
This day hiking time will be 8 – 9 hours (12 km.)
Today our 3 hours trek will take us from the west side of Huayna Potosi and over a pass of (5100 m. / 16732ft ) After crossing over into the next valley we end the trekking at 10:30 am. the car will take us to the base camp of Huayna Potosi (4700m. / 15419ft.).
This day hiking time will be 3 hours (4 km.)
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We will have lunch at the base camp lodge 12:30 pm and get prepared with the gear then walk 40 minutes to the base of the Old Glacier (4900m. /16076ft.). where we will practice basic mountaineering techniques and ice climbing. Later we will return to the Base Camp Huayna Potosi (4700m. / 15419ft.) for dinner and overnight lodging.
8:00 am Breakfast, later free time.
In the morning, we verify and prepare the back packs with all of our technical climbing equipment and personal items
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. (5200m. – 17060ft).
18:30 go to bed .
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 (6088m./ 19973ft) 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 City (3600m./ 11811ft) between 1:00 PM. and 2:00pm