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BOLIVIA’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 Pomerata (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. [1] SAJAMA (6549M) Classic Volcano climb
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BOLIVIA’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 Pomerata (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.
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SAJAMA (6549M)
Classic Volcano climb
PROGRAM DETAILSType of activity: Technical Climbing with ropes, trekking up to high camp (5450m)
Difficulty: 3 - moderate fitness
Experience required: 2 - 3 – basic climbing skills / some experience
Grade of climb: North west ridge II/AD 50°
Number of days: 5 days, 4 nights
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
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Base camp
SAJAMA
PROGRAMDay 1: La Paz (3600m) – Sajama village (4220m)
We will drive from La Paz through El Alto and onto the Altiplano (4000m), which is open and dry. On the drive out we pass small communities, these people mainly live form herding their llamas. A few hours before the village of Sajama we get our first views of Sajama mountain, lonely by itself. We will stay the night in the village of Sajama and have the opportunity to visit the hot springs.4 - 5 hours driving (LD) Hostel
Day 2: Sajama village – Base camp (4600m)We will head north from the village of Sajama, walking across the open lands, with 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. 3 - 4 hours (BLD) camping
Day 3: 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 were 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 camp4 - 6 hours (BLD) camping
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Hot springs at Sajama
Day 4: High camp – Summit (6549m) – High camp - Base camp – Sajama VillageAn early start from our high camp as it will be a long day. We will follow the ridge and climb through snow fields, to finally reach the summit. From the summit we 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. We will finish back at Sajama village10 - 16 hours (BLD) Hostel
Day 5: Sajama village – La PazIn the morning we make a visit of the hot springs. After lunch we will drive back to La Paz. Drop off at hotel.3 - 4 hours driving (BL) END of SERVICES
NOTE: LATER IN THE SEASON PENITENTS (LARGE ICE SPIKES) CAN FORM. MAKING THE CLIMB PHYSICALLY A LOT MORE DEMANDING.
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PRICESPrices include:Professional English speaking mountain guide, guide ratio 2 clients to 1 guideMeals as mentioned, including drinks at camp meals (B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner)All private transportMules, up to base camp and back downPorters, up to high camp and back down to base campFull camp, includes: tents, kitchen equipment, chairs, tables, dinning tent etcCook Equipment for the mountain, ropes and protection2 night’s Hostel (Sajama village)Entrants fees to park Sajama and hot springs
Not include:Personal clothingPersonal insuranceRescues at clients cost Extra services not mentioned in the programTips
Prices:1 person $1630 US2 people $1075 US each3 people $945 US each4 people $925 US each
Prices with Spanish speaking guide:1 person $1470 US2 people $915 US each3 people $875 US each4 people $855 US each
Contact details:Calle Linares #940 Email: [email protected]
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La Paz Office phone number: 591-2-2971543
Bolivia Cell phone number: 591-71903534
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