Raices Andinas
Height difference: 1380 masl. Technical Difficulty: AD (difficult). Average slope: 50/55 degrees. Base Camp: Town of Sajama 4,400m. Base Camp II: 4,760m.
High Camp: 5,700m
This huge and beautiful mountain is at a distance of 5 to 6 hours by car from La Paz, it offers a magnificent view of southwestern Bolivia, as well as opportunities for trekking and of course a very particular climb up the dormant volcano . The first ascent was made in 1939 by Austrian Josef Prem and Wilfrid Kumm (Kuhm) and Italian Piero Ghigione. It is located in the Parque Sajama protected area. It is a zone of constant cold: from 6 to 30 degrees below zero at night and from 5 to 10 degrees Celsius during the day. In the months of May to August, the winds of the Argentine Patagonia range from 90 to 180 km. and go up to this region. The normal Sajama route is not technically difficult, but it is necessary to take all the precautions because it is a high snow peak and with strong winds in general, from the south to the southwest.
Day 1
Departure from La Paz in a private vehicle. On the way we will stop at "Curawara", a town where we have the opportunity to visit a beautiful chapel, unique for the colonial presence of many paintings on the walls of the church, known as "The Sistine Chapel" of the Altiplano, likewise, we will be able to appreciate many "chullpares" (ancient Aymara tombs). Arrival and accommodation in the Park at 4,400 masl.
Day 2
We will have a gentle walk of approximately four hours, we will walk through extensive forests of queñua (Andean tree), and we will discover the fauna of the region such as vicuñas and suris (Andean ñandú). After getting the mules ready to help us transport our supplies, we will ascend to the base camp at 4,760 masl.
Day 3
This day we ascend to high ground, with the assistance of porters for our mountain equipment, camping and food (5,700 m.). Camping.
Day 4
At dawn we begin our ascent, to try to conquer the summit of this colossus, (6,542m.). The view from the top is impressive, then we prepare to return to base camp for a well-deserved rest. Camping.
Day 5
We begin our descent, always with the help of the porters, and then return to the town of Sajama. Continuing along the same route, after 4 or 5 hours we will have the opportunity to plunge into the hot springs to later return to the city of La Paz.
Includes:
Accommodation:
1 night in a hostel in the town of Sajama. 3 nights camping.
Feeding:
Nice and fresh food during the expedition.
Chef.
Guide:
Experienced guide/driver in Engish.
Specialized high mountain guide / 1 guide for every 3 people.
Vehicle:
All-terrain round trip transportation.
Others:
Mules.
Local accident insurance. Camping equipment (foam mats, Igloo tents: Wolf 3500 German brand).
Dining tent, kitchen tent. All income to the national park.
Porters to help with most equipment, from base camp to high camp.
Not Included:
Personal mountain equipment: plastic boots, leggings, harness, ice ax, sleeping bag (optional for rent).
Medical and/or evacuation expenses.