Parinacota
6370 m.a.s.l.
3 days
Reaching this volcano summit, which holds a big crater, does not represent major difficulty other than to go across its slopes.
DAY 1. We depart from La Paz, on land transport, to Sajama National Park (4 hours). Stay overnight at a small shelter on Sajama volcano at 4000 m.a.s.l.
DAY 2. On 4x4 land transport we go to the high camp (1 hour), then continue trekking to the snow topped mountain edge (2 hours) and from there to the summit at 6370 m.a.s.l. (4 hours). Next return through the same route to Sajama Town where we stay overnight.
DAY 3. Return to La Paz.
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
Mountain guide, private transportation, cook, glacier porters, food, camping and cooking equipment, carrier mules for luggage.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: | AD + / AI 2 |
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SLOPE DEGREE AVERAGE: | 40° / 50 ° |
VERTICAL UPWARD CLIMB: | 880m |
CLIMBING TIME: | 4 hours |
JOURNEY DURATION: | 3 days |