Overview
Chacaltaya es ampliamente conocida por haber sido en su día la pista de esquí más alta del mundo y la más cercana al ecuador. El esquí comenzó aquí en la década de 1940, lo que la convierte en un hito histórico en el alpinismo andino y los deportes de invierno. Hoy en día, la montaña se recuerda con melancolía, ya que la nieve y la pista de esquí han desaparecido. A pesar de ello, Chacaltaya sigue siendo un destino simbólico y accesible, que atrae a visitantes que desean conocer su historia y reflexionar sobre lo que en su día fue un lugar único para los pioneros del esquí.
Details
The visit to Chacaltaya is a short and accessible hike, allowing visitors to explore the former ski domain and enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding Andean landscape.
Location
Cordillera Real
La Paz – Bolivia
Altitude
5,430 m. / 17,814 ft.
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Full Day
We leave the city from your hotel in La Paz and head to Alto-Milluni, where we will make our first stop to enjoy views of Huayna Potosí and Lake Titicaca. The journey takes approximately 1-2 hours by car. The road is rough in some places, but there is nothing to worry about.
We will arrive at the refuge at 5,300 meters by car, where we will see what was once the highest ski slope in the world and the city of El Alto and its plain. We will continue climbing to one of its peaks to enjoy a panoramic view of Huayna Potosí and part of the Cordillera Real, and then continue to its second peak.
Finally, we return to the refuge to take the vehicle back to the city.
- Private transportation throughout the expedition
- high-altitude trek guide
- Box Lunch
- Entrance permits
- Personal sunglasses
- Sunscreen and personal sun protection.
- Personal sleeping bag
- Any additional personal equipment or items not listed above
