Sajama
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.
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.
Difficulty
- PD: Not very hard (alpine grade 2)
When to go
- May to September
Permits
- 0 permits are needed
- costing around $0 total
Profiled guides
| Guide | Info | Cost |
|---|---|---|
 Peruvian Mountains Adventures & Expeditions | more info | from $1,650 |
| Bolivian Mountaineering | more info | from $850 |
| SOUTH TREKS | more info | from $1,400 |
| Peru Adventures Travel | more info | from $2,650 |
 Grupo Alpamayo Tours | more info | from $2,550 |
Base Camp
High Camp
Summit
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.
Sajama permits
What permits are needed for climbing Sajama
Sajama access - getting there
How to get to Sajama
Sajama Links
useful websites, Groups and communities
Groups / links with more info on the Sajama route.
These treks are similar in length, difficulty, and elevation. Offering a similar level of challenge as the Sajama trek and provide beautiful landscapes, cultural experiences, and a sense of adventure.
