Chacaltaya in Mountain Bike
An exciting high altitude descent
Live this adventure in a full day ...
Chacaltaya in Mountain Bike
An exciting high altitude descent
ACCLIMATION FROM CHACLATAYA TO THE CITY OF LA PAZ.
Combine a hike at 5420m. and a 29 km bike ride
A different way to acclimatize, trying an hour walk to the summit of Chacaltaya and riding a bicycle to return to the city.
-
A FULL DAY TO ACCLIMATE
- THE PERFECT COMBINATION TO TRAIN, BEFORE CLIMBING A MOUNTAIN
- VISIT THE OLD SKI TRACK, AND RIDE IT BY BIKE
- ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF THE CORDILLERA REAL
View our image Gallery
Tour Summary
Many years ago it was the closest ski slope to the city, but due to different factors the glacier disappeared in 2008, now it serves as an attractive tourist center where you can take a short walk to the summit.
DID YOU KNOW?
Chacaltaya was the highest ski slope in the world in the 70s.
Day 1
We leave at 08:30 a.m. from the city, we will drive for an hour and a half approximately, until we reach the Chacaltaya refuge at 5300m. After we will continue a hike between 1 to 2 hours (we must take our time to acclimatize) after enjoying the summit of Chacaltaya (5420m.) We will return to the refuge, after a snack, our bikes will be ready for the descent to La paz city.
Bilingual mountain bike guide (Spanish- English)
Double suspension bikes
Food during the tour
Protective equipment/knee protector, gloves,full face helmet.
Private transport
Please take with you:
Good walking/hiking shoes
Wear dark glasses
Hat/sunscreen/sunglasses
Camera
Water proof jackets and pants
Tour details: