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Climbing Sajama (6549m)

Sajama village
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Duration

4 days, 3 nights

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English, Español

Overview

Bolivias ́s Highest

West of La Paz near the border with Chile, there is a desert plain out of which rises the snow- capped cone volcano Sajama, found in Parque
Nacional Sajama where there are other volcanoes such
as The Twins – Parinacota (6330m) and Pomerape (6200m). Sajama is in the northern part of the
Cordillera Occidental and is the highest peak in Bolivia.
The slopes of this volcano also support the highest
forest in the world. Although it is not technically
demanding to climb Sajama its high altitude and ice
conditions make the peak more challenging than it initially appears.

Tour’s Location

Highlights

  • Type of activity: technical climbing with ropes, trekking up to high camp (5450m)
  • Difficulty: moderate fitness/ good fitness
  • Experience required: basic climbing skills/some experience

  • Grade of climb: Northwest ridge II/AD, 50°

  • Number of days: 4 days, 3 night’s
  • Tour starts in La Paz
  • Tour ends in La Paz
  • Best time of year: May to September
  • Season: Dry season: days are mild and nights are cold
  • Highlights: Reaching the summit of one of the best known peaks in Bolivia. Visiting the hot springs found in Parque Nacional Sajama and the village of Sajama

Itinerary

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Day 1: La Paz (3600m) - Sajama village (4200m) - Base camp (4600m)
Day 1: La Paz (3600m) - Sajama village (4200m) - Base camp (4600m)

We have to leave early today. First, we have to drive from La Paz to the village of Sajama. Already from a long distance we can see Sajama. Once at the village of Sajama we drive a little more to the start of trail up to base camp. On the trek, up to base camp we have views of Sajama in front of us. After a fairly short days walk, we will reach base camp. Mules will carry our gear up to base camp.
 4 - 5 hour drive, 2 - 3 hour trek (LD) camping

Day 2: Base camp - High camp (5450m)
Day 2: Base camp - High camp (5450m)

Walking on rock and moraine we will cross up over a ridge and continue to climb up to high camp. We will make our high camp on a ridge next to a rock tower where we have views of the Altiplano. Camp is on small ledges dug out on the side of the mountain. Porters take our equipment to high camp. 4 - 6 hour trek (BLD) camping

Day 3: High camp - Summit (6549m) - High camp - Base camp - Sajama Village
Day 3: High camp - Summit (6549m) - High camp - Base camp - Sajama Village

An early start from our high camp as it will be a long day, and we will leave wearing our crampons. We will follow the ridge and climb through snow and ice,
depending on what time of the season. After the steep ridge we follow
the broad ridge to finally reach the summit. From the top can see The Twins and on a clear day we can see the Cordillera Real. After a short break we start the descent,
stopping at the high camp to meet the
porters who will carry all the equipment and personal gear back down. Once back at Base camp we head down the valley to meet our transport to Sajama village. 10 - 17 hour climb (BLD) Hostel

Day 4: Sajama village - La Paz
Day 4: Sajama village - La Paz

In the morning we make a visit of the hot springs. After lunch we will drive back to La Paz. Drop off at hotel. 4 - 5 hour drive (BL) END of SERVICES NOTE: LATER IN THE SEASON PENITENTS (LARGE ICE SPIKES) CAN FORM. MAKING THE CLIMB PHYSICALLY A LOT MORE DEMANDING.

Included/Excluded

  • Professional English speaking mountain guide, guide ratio 2 clients to 1 guide

  • Meals as mentioned, including drinks at camp meals (B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner)
  • All private transport

  • Mules, up to base camp and back down

  • Porters, up to high camp and back down to base camp

  • Full camp, includes: tents, kitchen equipment, chairs, tables, dinning tent etc

  • 1 night Hostel (Sajama village)

  • Cook
  • Equipment for the mountain, ropes and protection

  • Entrants fees to park Sajama and hot springs
  • Oxygen bottle
  • First Aid kit
  • 24/7 English speaking office staff to help with assistants any time during the trip
  • Personal gear
  • Personal insurance
  • Extra services not mentioned in the program
  • Tips

Tour Length

4 days

Group Size

1 - 10
1 - 12
1 - 6
6
10 - 15
15 - 20
20 - 25
Over 25
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Tour Type

Mountaineering and climbing

Tour's Location

Sajama village
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