Top Altiplano Winter Sports

Huayna Potosi is one of Bolivia’s most popular hikes, affording the rare chance for beginner hikers to climb over 6,000 meters. With this 3-day tour, enjoy an extra day to acclimatize and practice the ice climbing and mountaineering techniques needed to scale the snowy peak. Then, summit the 19,974-feet (6,088-meter) mountain with your private guide and enjoy magnificent views over the Cordillera Real mountains.

Lying to the south of La Paz, Illimani is an imposing presence on the skyline from everywhere in the city. This enormous massif is over 8km long has 4 peaks over 6000m; the southern ‘true’ stands at 6442m. This mountain is only recommended if you are very well acclimatized and have previous mountaineering experience.