Sajama, Bolivias biggest peak, rising out of the desert is a great and unique peak to climb: Not easy but not technically difficult. A great climb for amateur mountaineers. It rises out from Sajama town, where there are three other - easy - 6k peaks on it's doorstep - great for acclimitising. Famous for it's wind, but with a high camp to break up the climb to 6500m.
Prepare for an adventure climbing Sajama. This overview provides essential details on routes, difficulty, costs, and the best times to go, helping you plan a successful expedition.
Climb
+1,792 m over 2 days.
1 high camp. Some even do the climb from base camp to summit starting at 10pm, but that's pretty rare.
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These guides offer organised mountaineering expeditions for Sajama. From here you can check each guides profile, or browse directly to their website to see the trip. You can separately view the guides directory to browse all guides in one place.
Below is a curated list of independent mountain guides offering expeditions for Sajama. Each guide provides their own experience, allowing climbers to select the approach that best suits their style, budget, and experience level. You can explore each guide’s dedicated trip page to review what they offer, from logistics and support to pricing details, with no additional influence from us.
The climb of Sajama involves a straightforward route starting from the Base Camp at 4750m, with a single intermediate stop at High Camp at 5650m before reaching the Summit at 6542m.
Base Camp
The starting point for the ascent of Sajama, located at the foot of the mountain. Climbers acclimatize and prepare here before heading up. A small stream provides water.
4,750 m
High Camp
Located at a strategic point on the mountain, this camp serves as the final staging area before the summit push. There is a lot of snow/ice to make water from.
5,650 m
Summit
The highest point in Bolivia, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Andes and surrounding areas. A very broad flat summit.
Explore the 3D route map for a realistic view of the ascent to Sajama. This interactive map provides a close-up look at key points like base camp and high-altitude camps along the way. For those planning their own expeditions, it offers a helpful overview of the mountain's terrain and surroundings.
The North west ridge is the typical route these days, with one of two base camps to use (depending on whether you drive or walk in) and one high camp.
Climbed from Sajama town. Which is either a $90 taxi from La Paz, or $10 on public transport.
Once in Sajama you can walk to the base camp in 3-4 hours, or use one of many guide/services from the town - either transport only (to and from base camp), or including a guide.
Get inspired by these incredible videos capturing the experience of climbing Sajama. From route highlights to summitsummit views, these clips showcase the mountain’s beauty and the challenges it presents. Have your own Sajama video? We'd love for you to share it with the community to inspire future climbers.
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Base Camp
High Camp
Summit
