1-Day Pico Austria Trek in La Paz through the Condoriri Andes

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Hike to Pico Austria at 5,300 metres
• 02 Walk through the little-known Condoriri mountain range
• 03 See pristine lakes, blue skies, and sweeping Andean mountain scenery
• 04 Spot llamas, alpacas, and Andean geese in Condoriri National Park

This is one of the most spectacular full-day hikes in the Bolivian Andes. Walk past pristine lakes, llamas, and beautiful mountain scenery after a two-hour drive across the Altiplano to Condoriri National Park. The adventure leads into the little-known but magnificent Condoriri mountain range, where peaks rise above 5,000 metres and the trail climbs to Pico Austria.

The adventure leads into the little-known but magnificent Condoriri mountain range, where peaks rise above 5,000 metres and the trail climbs to Pico Austria.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City La Paz

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

La Paz to Condoriri and Pico Austria Hike

• 07:30 pick-up from your hotel in La Paz.
• Drive for two hours to the base of Condoriri Mountain.
• Enjoy a five-hour round-trip hike to Pico Austria.
• Finish the tour in La Paz at 17:00.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Round-trip private transport
• English-speaking guide
• Water, snacks, and box lunch

What's Not Included

Porters

What to bring

• Good jacket
• Trekking boots
• Sunglasses
• Sun cream
• Cap
• Walking sticks (optional)

Know before you go

• Best time for hiking: from April to November.
• Altitude ranges from 3,600 m in La Paz to 4,400 m at Condoriri Lake. Pico Austria reaches 5,300 m.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

TELEFÉRICO ROJO, Avenida Perú, La Paz, Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia