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15Day-Skitour Alpamayo, Huaynapotosi, Acontago and Parinacota

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15Day-Skitour Alpamayo, Huaynapotosi, Acontago and Parinacota

About this activity

Ski mountaineering expedition up to six high peaks

Max ascent ↑ 1600m,

Max descent ↓ 1600m

With Peru Expeditions you can enjoy the snow in a specific season of the year. Our ski tours will bring you the best sensations available in the Andes, away from the hustle and bustle of the usual crowded ski resorts. Together with our South American high mountain guides certified by the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations Certified professional guide by: IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Ski mountaineering expedition in Bolivia: We are going to do ski mountaineering in Bolivia, a short amount of time allows us to carry out this activity, with very good snow, in a varied and wild terrain at 6000 meters, it is still an excellent option for an adventure vacation trip, together with family and mountaineering friends in the Bolivian Andes.

We propose a series of ski ascents and descents, we will live different emotions on the boards, in the volcanoes and in the Cordillera Real.

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At a glance

Duration
15 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 30 people
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Peru Expeditions Tours

Ages: Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Hostel (in Copacabana, Peñas and Sajama) & Refuge (in Huayna Potosí)
  • Included: Hotel (in the city of La Paz) & Sleeping tents (Tents)
  • Included: First aid kit Supplemental oxygen (Oxishot)
  • Included: Porters
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Feeding Cook (with experience)
  • Included: Dinner
  • Included: Dining tent Kitchen Tent login to the site
  • Included: Breakfast
  • Included: UIAGM mountain guide (ratio: 1 guide / 2 or 3 clients)
  • Included: Private transport
  • Included: Transfer Airport In/Out

Not included

  • Not included: Personal Insurance
  • Not included: Tips for our local team
  • Not included: Personal technical team
  • Not included: Outfit Insulation (Mat) Sleeping bag
  • Not included: Lunch and dinner in La Paz
  • Not included: Nothing that is not specified in the program

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrival to the City of La Paz (3600 M.S.N.M.)

  1. La Paz

    3 min

    Arrival of the flight at El Alto international airport (4000 m.s.n.m.) later transfer to the hotel in the city of La Paz, accompanied by a member of the Andes Brothers Team.

    Free afternoon.

    Breakfast included. Free lunch and dinner

Overnight Hotel

Day 2 · La Paz – Copacabana (3820 M.S.N.M.) – Isla Del Sun (3820 M.S.N.M.)

  1. Isla del Sol

    12 hours

    Departure at 8:00 a.m. from the hotel in a private vehicle heading to Copacabana on Lake Titicaca.

    From Copacabana we will take a public boat to the Isla del Sol. We will go up to the town of Yumani located in the southern part of the Island.

    Breakfast included. Free lunch and dinner.

Overnight Hotel/Lodge

Day 3 · Island Of The Sun – Copacabana – La Paz

  1. La Paz

    12 hours

    We start at 8:00 a.m. from the hotel to do the trek from the southern part to the northern part of the Island, to the town of Challapampa. This hike on the ridges offers a spectacular panorama of the Cordillera Real and the Ancohuma massif, they will take the boat to return to the town of Copacabana where the vehicle will wait to return to La Paz.

    Breakfast included. Free lunch and dinner.

Overnight Hotel

Day 4 · La Paz – Base Camp Lagoon Jankho Kota (4700 M.S.N.M.)

  1. La Paz

    10 hours

    Departure from La Paz at 08:00 to go to the base camp of Jankho Kota – Cordillera Real.

    Free afternoon.

Overnight Camping on tents

Day 5 · Base Camp – Wila Llojeta (5244 M.S.N.M.) – Base Camp

  1. Cordillera Real

    16 hours Admission included

    We wake up at 04:00 a.m. and we will leave at 05:00 a.m. in private transport to the Mullu pass (5000 m).

    From here we will carry the skis on our backs and take a ridge for 1h-1h30 until we reach the summit of Wila Llojeta (5244m). From this point we will go down on tables. (possibility of repeating the ascent). Return to camp in the afternoon.

Overnight Camping on tents

Day 6 · Base Camp – Jank´Ho Fuyo (5512 M.S.N.M.) – Peñas (3850 M.S.N.M.)

  1. Cordillera Real

    12 hours Admission included

    Wake up at 04:00 am and we will leave at 05:00 am in private transport (40 minutes of travel) to Mullu pass (5000m). From this point we will walk with the skis in the backpack until we reach the foot of the glacier.

    Once on the glacier we will continue the ascent on boards and seal skins (Randonnée ski) to the summit of Jankho Huyo. descent on skis, from this point.

    Return to the camp in the afternoon and return to Peñas by vehicle.

Overnight Camping on tents

Day 7 · Peñas – Chiarkhota Lagoon (4680M M.S.N.M.)

  1. Cordillera Real

    16 hours Admission included

    We leave Peñas at 09:00 a.m. in a private vehicle to Rinconada (4505 m alt.) at the foot of the Condoriri massif. We will climb for an hour and a half to reach the Chiarkhota Lagoon, the Condoriri base camp, located at an altitude of 4680m.

    Free afternoon.

Overnight Camping on tents

Day 8 · Chiarkhota Lagoon – Tarija Summit (5340 M.S.N.M.) – Pequeno Alpamayo Summit (5430 M.S.N.M.) – La Paz

  1. La Paz

    18 hours

    In the summit attempt we will begin the ascent at 3:00 in the morning, taking advantage of the consistency of the terrain on this route.

    Hike to the bottom of the valley to reach the foot of the glacier located at 4805 m.

    As the first objective we will reach the Tarija peak (located at 5320 m.) where we will enjoy a wonderful sunrise. A descent into a rock section awaits us.

    We will cross the glacier to the beginning of the Pequeño Alpamayo wall. After the rimaya, we will climb the slope from 50 to 60º and pitch after pitch we will reach the top. Descent by the normal route and then return to our base camp Skiing from the top of the Tarija peak.

    In the afternoon we will go down to Rinconada where the vehicle will wait for us to return to La Paz.

Overnight Hotel

Day 9 · La Paz – Huayna Potosi Base Camp (4800 M.S.N.M.) – Huayna Potosi High Camp (5270 M.S.N.M.)

  1. Huayna Potosi

    10 hours Admission included

    From La Paz, we leave at 09:00 am to the Zongo platform (base camp) after lunch we will walk to the high camp through the moraine in its first part plumb and later that presents a greater slope. We will enjoy the beautiful view of the Zongo Valley. After 2h30 of walking we will arrive at the refuge of the high field where we will spend the night.

    Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.

Overnight Camping basic hut/ refugio las rocas morrena high camp

Day 10 · Campo Alto – Summit Huayna Potosi (6094 M.S.N.M.) – La Paz (3600 M.S.N.M.)

  1. La Paz

    18 hours

    In the summit attempt we will begin the ascent at 3 in the morning, taking advantage of the consistency of the terrain on this route. We will enjoy a unique sunrise. The road has a section of 40 meters with a slope of 50 degrees. Later, we will continue through flat parts and slightly sloped sectors until we reach the last part of 45 degrees called pala grande which takes us to the summit. Descent along the same path to the base camp by ski and return to La Paz in a private vehicle.

    Breakfast and Lunch Included.

    Night in hotel in La Paz.

Overnight Hotel

Day 11 · La Paz – Sajama Town (4200 M.S.N.M.)

  1. Sajama National Park

    9 hours Admission included

    Departure from the hotel at 09:00 in the morning in a private vehicle to cross the Altiplano. On the way we will pass through the town of Curahuara de Carangas where we will be able to visit the colonial church known as the Sixteenth Altiplano chapel.

    Arrival to the town of Sajama at noon.

    Free afternoon.

    Lunch and Dinner included.

    Night in hostel.

Overnight Hostel basic lodge

Day 12 · Sajama Pueblo – Acotango (6052 M.S.N.M.) – Sajama Pueblo (4200 M.S.N.M.)

  1. Sajama National Park

    16 hours

    Departure at 04h00 in the morning to reach 5400m by vehicle. From there, we will reach the main summit following the ridges. This splendid journey offers beautiful views of the Parinacota and Pomerape volcanoes. We will ski down from the summit.

    Return to the town of Sajama in the afternoon.

    Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

    Night in hostel.

Overnight Lodge or basic hostel

Day 13 · Sajama Pueblo – Parinacota Summit (6332 M.S.N.M.) – Sajama P. (4200 M.S.N.M.)

  1. Parinacota

    16 hours

    Wake up at 02:00 a.m. and departure at 03:00 a.m. in the direction of Parinacota base camp. (5200 m.)

    The first part a path allows us to connect with the snowy. Upon reaching the snow, we will put on the technical equipment and seal skins to continue for another 4 to 5 hours until we reach the summit of Parinacota. We ski down, gather our team at the base and return to the town of Sajama at 2:00 p.m.

    Afternoon free or possibility to enjoy a well-deserved bath in the hot springs.

    Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

Overnight Basic Lodge or hostel

Day 14 · Sajama Town – La Paz (3600 M.S.N.M.)

  1. La Paz

    8 hours

    After breakfast we will return by private transport to the city of La Paz.

    Free afternoon.

    Breakfast and lunch included.

    Night in hotel.

Overnight Hotel

Day 15 · Departure International Flight

  1. La Paz

    3 hours

    Departure from the hotel in private transport to the airport and take your international flight.

    Breakfast included.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Our office is located at Zona La Portada, Av. Kollasuyo 200, La Paz, Bolivia. We also offer the option of providing information directly at your hotel in La Paz, Bolivia. To organize your travel logistics in a professional manner, please contact us via WhatsApp at +51 942 646 424.

End point

  • Our office is located at Zona La Portada, Av. Kollasuyo 200, La Paz, Bolivia. We also offer the option of providing information directly at your hotel in La Paz, Bolivia. To organize your travel logistics in a professional manner, please contact us via WhatsApp at +51 942 646 424.

Using your ticket

To book this trip, please try to confirm at least one week in advance, or preferably a month before, to secure a spot in the group tour.

Our office is located at Zona La Portada, Av. Kollasuyo 200, La Paz, Bolivia.

We also offer the option of providing information directly at your hotel in La Paz, Bolivia.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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

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15Day-Skitour Alpamayo, Huaynapotosi, Acontago and Parinacota

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