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Everest High Passes

Lukla - Kangma La- Cho La - Renjo La

Hiking Severe

Distance
160 km
Ascent
7.4 km
Descent
7.4 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
2.5 km
High Point
5.5 km
Gradient
15˚
Everest High Passes Map

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done in March, April, May, October and December. From a low point of 2.5 km to the maximum altitude of 5.5 km, the route covers 160 km, 7422 vertical metres of ascent and 7425 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Everest 3 high passes trek

Difficulty

Severe

Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

in March, April, May, October and December

Features

  • Alpine

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