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CHARQUINI, 1 Day
Code: MECHARQU

One day journey to climb an easy and scenic peak just in front of Huayna Potosi mountain; Charquini 5392m (17685ft). No technical experience required.

Dates: Upon request
Price: Upon request (land services only)
Single Room Supplement: N/A
Difficulty: Gentle
Accommodation: N/A

The west ridge of "Pequeño Alpamayo" (J.Tyrell) A suitable option for people who would like to have a climbing experience and enjoy great vistas of the mountains without needing to go too high or to climb a difficult route.

Charquini (literally the place where jerky is made) is an easy peak just in front of Huayna Potosi Mountain; Bolivia’s most frequented mountain.

The base of the mountain is reachable by car in a little more than one hour from La Paz, so it is possible to climb the peak in one day.

We strongly suggest to be fully acclimatized, ideally to have spent at least 3-4 days at the highlands and have already been higher than 4500m (14760 ft) before signing for this trip. For more information about this subject, please refer to the page acclimatization at our website.

Itinerary:

D1. Transp.to Huayna Potosi base camp. Climb of Charquini. Return to La Paz.

Highlights:

Easy ascend to Charquini 5392m (17685ft).
Strategic view point for splendid views of the eastern face of Huayna Potosi and Zongo valley.
Great sightseeing on La Paz city surroundings and Milluni valley on the way in and out.

Day 1. Transport to Huayna Potosi base camp. Climb of Charquini. Return to La Paz.

Elevations
El Alto: 4,100m (13,450f)
Charquini 5,392m (17,685f)
Zongo pass 4,750m (15,580f)
La Paz 3,650m (11,972f)
Timing
Driving: 1-2 Hrs
Riding: 7-8 Hrs
Meals
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In a little more than one hour we will drive from La Paz to Plataforma Zongo, a mountain pass between Huayna Potosi and Charquini mountains. In order to approach to the glaciers, we have to walk along of an aqueduct that leads to the lower moraines at the base of the mountain, following them we reach the glacier that we will climb towards the col to the north of the summit. From this point there is almost no snow to scramble to the rocky summits so, we could leave our crampons, ice axe and even the rope behind. All the way up to the summit and down to Zongo pass, the guide will be instructing you in basic climbing skills from walking in different type of terrains, rock climbing, snow and ice climbing, glacier travel and basic crevasse rescue techniques. Later at the evening, our vehicle will take you back to La Paz.

ALTITUDE CHART

SERVICES

Included

Meals mentioned on the itinerary (three meals per day, snacks and boiled water).
Full land transportation on the trip.
Common climbing equipment: ropes, carabiners, slings, snow stakes, ice screws.
Professional bilingual guide(s) during the trip and transfers (on mountaineering trips, we only work with professional UIAGM / IFMGA / IVBV international certified mountain guides).
National Park entrance fees.

Not included

International flight ticket.
Local flight tickets.
International & local airport fees.
Meals & accommodation in la Paz and other main cities.
Personal climbing equipment: plastic boots, crampons, harnesses, ice axe.
Insurance of any kind.
Any expense due to a rescue operation (rescuers fee, transportation, or medical cost).

MORE INFORMATION

Please get into our “Resources” page in our website, there you will find plenty of information about pre-departure, National Parks, suggested reading, useful links and much more.

If you would like us to make additional hotel reservations besides the accommodation that is included in your trip, please get into our Reservations page