Day trip

From La Paz: Austria Peak One-Day Climbing Trip

Activity provider: Climbing South America
Day trip

From La Paz: Austria Peak One-Day Climbing Trip

Activity provider: Climbing South America

From US$ 110 per person

Embark on an easy trek to the Austria Peak summit near La Paz city. Take advantage of this fun and beautiful journey to acclimatize for Huayna Potosi or other mountains. Enjoy amazing views of the Condoriri range, lakes, and glaciers.

About this activity

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Duration 1 day
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Pickup included
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. The guide or driver will ask for you in the hotel lobby.
Private or small groups available

Experience

Highlights
  • Take in spectacular views of the Cordillera Real and Lake Titicaca
  • Use this tour as a way to acclimatize for higher mountain trekking
  • Get an up-close view of glaciers
  • Discover the Condoriri mountains and lakes
Full description
Begin the experience with hotel pickup in La Paz and then head out to Condoriri, passing the city of Al Alto, which is the fastest growing in South America. Witness the abundance of brand new, half-finished construction projects before coming to views of the beautiful Cordillera Real. After reaching the village of Palcoco, take to the dirt roads which lead up the valley toward the Condoriri range. Upon arrival at the Laguna Chira Khota, turn left and follow a trail up to the summit of the Austria Peak at 17,388 feet. After reaching the summit and marveling at views over the other mountains, head back down the valley to the vehicle which will take you back to your hotel for drop-off. The day includes a 2 to 3-hour drive, a 6 to 8-hour trek, and a boxed lunch.
Includes
  • Professional guide
  • Box lunch including drinks
  • All transport
  • Clothing including jacket, pants, trekking poles if needed
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in or near the city center
  • First-aid kit
  • Personal insurance
  • Extra services not mentioned in the program
  • Guide gratuities (15-20% recommended)
  • Backpack (available for rent as an add-on)
  • Hotel pickups outside of city center (available as an add-on)
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • People with heart problems
  • People with high blood pressure
  • People with mobility impairments

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Visa, if required

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  •  No refund will be issued in the case of bad weather
  •  Some acclimatizing is needed before the climb; 2 to 3 days between 9,840 and 16,400 is sufficient
  •  A good level of physical fitness is needed, but no technical skill is required
  •  Acetazolamid (Diamox) can be taken before the climb; 125 mg in the morning and 125 mg in the evening is best
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Der Pico Austria war unser erster 5000er und gleich ein voller Erfolg! Nach ausreichender Akklimatisation ist die Besteigung für durchschnittlich trainierte Personen gut zu bewältigen. Die Organisation dieser privaten Tour war exzellent. Unser Guide war sehr professionell und gab uns das richtige Tempo vor. Insgesamt ein herausragendes Erlebnis auf unserer Südamerika-Reise!

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October 6, 2022

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Para quienes no estamos acostumbrados a la altura y el frío es una actividad muy dura y difícil, super retadora, sin duda es una actividad que fortalece el espíritu y el cuerpo. Por un momento pensé que no lo iba a lograr, pero gracias a la paciencia y calma de mi guía Andrés logré llegar a la meta. La bajada es aún mas dura, porque una vez subí ya había gastado todas mis fuerzas así que me exageré en mis capacidades para poder bajar, y me dio muchísimo dolor de cabeza, fueron 9 horas de caminata constantes. Más 6 de viaje, 3 de ida y 3 de regreso de nuevo a la paz. Un día muy largo. Llegué destruida a dormir, pero con la satisfacción y corazón lleno con el recuerdo maravilloso de los espectaculares paisajes que se observan durante todo el recorrido, cascadas, picos con hielo, lagunas que cambian de color con el clima, llamas, ovejas. Es absolutamente hermoso, pero si requiere de una muy buena condición física.

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January 17, 2022

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