3 Passes Tour Chukhung to Namche, Khumbu Valley
Traversing three 5000 meter passes through Nepal's Everest Region
Trail Running Severe
- Distance
- 57 km
- Ascent
- 3 km
- Descent
- 4.3 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 3.4 km
- High Point
- 5.5 km
- Gradient
- 19˚
This is a popular trail running route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features high exposure and is typically done in April, May, September, October and November. From a low point of 3.4 km to the maximum altitude of 5.5 km, the route covers 57 km, 2984 vertical metres of ascent and 4263 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Typically done as a week long trek, very fit mountain runners can do this route in one day given the right conditions, weather and acclimatization.
Difficulty
Severe
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.