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Sajama

6540 m.a.s.l.
NORMAL ROUTE - 4 days

Sajama volcano is the highest peak in Bolivia, it is located to the south-west of La Paz, in Oruro department, within the Altiplano region characterized by its arid, cold, windy climate and its exceptional flora and fauna.

Day 1. We depart from La Paz on land transport to the town of Sajama (4,000m.a.s.l.), from there continue to the queñuales. Then approach trekking to the foothills of the west side of Sajama Volcano (3 hours). 4700 m.a.s.l. base camp.

Day 2. We begin the trek between sand and volcanic stones (5 hours) up to the High Camp at 5,700 m.a.s.l.

Day 3. We ascend to the summit through snowfields with a single considerable technical passage (55º). Descent to base camp.

DAY 4. Return to Sajama. We will enjoy a soak in the hot springs of Sajama park before returning 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
SLOPE DEGREE AVERAGE: 50 ° / 55 °
VERTICAL UPWARD CLIMB: 1380m
CLIMBING TIME: 5 hours
JOURNEY DURATION: 4 days

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