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.

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

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

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.

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. Hotel***.
Ascent time: 10h; Elevation gain: +1000m / -1400m

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