Chacaltaya, high situated former ski slope with views
Former ski slope, located 30 km from la Paz at 5421 meter. It is a rough ride through a wonderfull scenery. Prepare yourself for the height.
During this trip, you will discover an incredible landscape climbing up the high slopes of the Andes. Here they constructed a ski slope. Chacaltaya means ´bridge of winds´ or ´winds meeting point´. It belongs with an elevation of 5421 meters to the Cordillera Real. The glacier on Chacaltaya served as Bolivian´s only ski-resort. It was the world´s highest lift-served ski area. Now it is abandoned. This tour starts in La Paz. Program 08.00: Pickup in hotel La Paz HighlightsBeautiful wild landscape, great views, experience to walk at 5421 meter above sea-level. | Degree of difficulty Hike: short distance When From May to October. Always subject to climate changes. IncludedTransport. Not includedFood, tips, everything not mentioned. What to bring Warm/rain clothes, water, soda, snacks, sunscreen, hat/cap, mittens, good hiking shoes, comfortable daypack to carry your things. Recommended: walking sticks. Remarks Travel times subject to traffic and weather-conditions. Price Depending on luxury class, form of transport and amount of people. Request quote. |