- Duration
- 7 days
- Style
- Trek · Camping
- Price
- On request
- Departure
- Any day · Private
The scenic “Whiskey route”. Seven days with a good climb-high, sleep-low profile, plus the famous Barranco Wall.
- Difficulty: Challenging
- Scenery: Outstanding
- Crowds: High
- Sleeping: Camping
Day-by-day itinerary
A steady climb through lush rainforest.
Into heather and onto the Shira Plateau.
Climb to 4,630 m, then descend to sleep and acclimatise.
Scramble up the Barranco Wall.
Short day to high camp.
Summit night, sunrise at Stella Point, then a long descent.
Back through the forest and on to celebrate.
What's included
- Park fees, camping/hut fees & rescue fees
- Professional mountain guides, assistant guides, porters & cook
- All meals on the mountain & treated drinking water
- Quality tents, sleeping mats & mess tent
- Airport transfers & hotel nights before/after the climb
- Pulse-oximeter health checks twice daily
- International flights & visa
- Travel insurance (must cover altitude to 6,000 m)
- Tips for the mountain crew
- Personal gear (available to rent from us)
This is a sample itinerary. We'll tailor the lodges, the number of days and the activities to you, and confirm exact inclusions in your written quote.
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