Sajama

If you are looking for a truly amazing climb in your life, look at the highest summit in Bolivia at 6552 m / 21,496 ft located in the Sajama National Park in the Western Cordillera 25 km from the border with Chile Tambo Quemado. The Sajama National Park has an extraordinary biodiversity with the highest forest in the world formed by keñuas, hot springs, colonial churches and traditional houses, also the park of Sajama is very attractive for the diversity of wild animal’s cats of the Andes, vicuñas, and variety of birds.

The first ascent was made in 1939 by the Australians Josef Prem, Wilfrid Kuhm and the Italian Piero Ghigioni.

Why does the Sajama attract us?

As the sun rises during the ascent to the summit, Sajama is formed with a massive shadow across the plains, providing an impressive contrast between the sun-lit Twin Payachatas volcanoes. Also, what could be better after 4 days of climbing than relaxing in the thermal baths?

Technicality:

FR: AD + / USA: AI 2

Sajama is known for its penitents of snow (peaks lashed by the wind of ice) that can reach more than 1 m. After the steep hike to the high camp, reaching the top we pass through a ridge of 65 ° and 80 m with rocks covered with ice. Except for two complicated pieces, climbing Sajama is like walking at a high altitude. Climbing the Sajama is to reach the highest point of all Bolivia, its altitude is what makes this mountain a challenge.