Valle de la Luna (Bolivia)
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Huayna Potosí; Highest point; Elevation: 6,088 m (19,974 ft) Prominence: 1352: Parent peak: Ancohuma: Coordinates: Geography
It is often written on the Internet that Huayna Potosi is the easiest 6000 meters peak in the world. In my experience, Chachani, in Southern Peru, is quite easier (see my trip report Oh my guides). From a friend of mine’s experience, Acotango, on the Bolivia-Chile border, is probably even easier.
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- 16.26187°S / 68.15198°W
- Mountaineering
- Mountain/Rock
Dec 10, 2023 · Summit height: 6,088m. Days needed: 3. Difficulty: Strenuous. Costs: 850 – 1000 Bolivianos (Bs) Where is Huayna Potosi. Huayna Potosi forms part of the Cordillera Real mountain range of Bolivia. The trailhead is only 25 km from the capital city, La Paz.
During our trek, we will cross over two passes, the first with an elevation of 5000 meters and the second with an elevation of 4900 meters. Along the way, we will observe the typical fauna and vegetation of the high altiplano.
Latitude: -16.261893. Elevation: 5321m / 17457feet. Barometric Pressure: 52KPa. Elevation Map: Satellite Map: Related Photos: Cordillera Real trek - view from Pico Austria. View from the summit. View of Unduavi Valley. View of the green lake! View from the pass at 15420 ft on the start of the "Death Road" Topographic Map of Huayna Potosí, Bolivia.
Elevation (ft): 15,419 ft to 16,896 ft. Hiking Time: 3-4 hours. The trail is a well-marked rock path that is a relatively easy hike. High Camp is located on a rock buttress at the base of the glacier and once at camp we will eat, rest and prepare for the summit. Overnight at a Refugio.
Jun 14, 2019 · Huayna Potosi has developed a reputation as an ‘entry level’ or ‘beginner’ high-altitude climb. The route to the summit is not as technical as other high-altitude climbs and can be completed by novice climbers who have had the ice pick and crampon training included with the guided climb.
