Frequently Asked Question
6. SHOULD I BE CONCERNED ABOUT THE ALTITUDE?
La Paz is situated at 3,850 metres above sea level, and the peaks our expeditions cover vary between 5,000m and 6500m. As such it is important to allow time for acclimatisation. High altitude affects people due to the drop in atmospheric pressure and lower level of oxygen found at these heights. It is difficult to predict exactly how much time one needs to acclimatise, as it varies from person to person and does not depend on level of fitness or health.
As a point of reference though, we would recommend a MINIMUM of five full days acclimatisation before taking on any of the lower peaks, and AT LEAST a week before setting out to climb any mountain near or above 6,000m (with, ideally, having climbed a lower peak or done a high altitude trek beforehand).