Highlight • Natural Monument
Penitentes Field on Huayna Potosí Glacier
Mountaineering
5.0
(3)
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December 15, 2023
Mountaineering
On the way to the summit of Huayna Potosí there is a field of penitential rice on the glacier at this point. As a rule, you can easily pass it on a well-trodden path without having direct contact with it. It looks very nice.
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Best routes near Penitentes Field on Huayna Potosí Glacier
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(1)
80
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Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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33
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10.6km
05:59
1,250m
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Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Elevation 5,870 m
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