Sajama (6.542 m.)
The Sajama (6,542 m.) is the highest mountain in Bolivia, is located within the Sajama National Park in the Cordillera Occidental.
Being a volcano, its ascent from the technical point of view is not very difficult, but it is a long journey at high altitude.
Itinerary:
Day 1.- LA PAZ – SAJAMA – BASE CAMP.
Departure from La Paz towards the town of Sajama (approximately 5 hours from La Paz). Then we continue to Wincurata where we will start our 3 hours walk to the base camp (4,800 m).
Day 2.- BASE CAMP – HIGH CAMPA SAJAMA.
Hike from the base camp to the high camp, at 5,700 m. This walk lasts around 5 hours.
Day 3.- HIGH CAMP – SAJAMA SUMMIT – HIGH CAMP – BASE CAMP.
After a good breakfast we start the ascent, it lasts approximately 7 hours until reaching Cumbre del Sajama. The return is through the same route to Alto Camp and then continue to base camp.
Day 4.- BASE CAMP – SAJAMA – RETURN TO LA PAZ.
Walk from the base camp to Wincurata, where we will have the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent thermal baths, before returning to La Paz.
