The highest tourist ascents
The highest mountains and passes without climbing equipment
Many enthusiastic tourists are attracted by hikes that lead to high mountains or mountain passes, but do not have climbing ambitions or skills. We therefore bring you a list of very high mountains and mountain passes, where you climb without climbing equipment, ie purely by trekking. In Asia and South America, you can normally reach heights of over five thousand meters above sea level. There are also several relatively easily accessible six thousand peaks in the world.
Uturuncu
The easiest six thousender in the world
Volcano Uturuncu has two peaks and the main peak has slightly over six thousand meters above sea level. According to the maps 6 008 m asl, according to GPS 6 025 m asl. The east peak (5 930 m asl) is only slightly smaller. It is one of the few places in the world, where you get above six thousand meters above sea level easily by hiking. In addition, the ascent is made easier by a small road leading up to the pass (5 750 m asl) between the two peaks, where once used to be a small mine for sulfur. This route also belongs among the highest roads in the world. continue reading
Ascent to Licancabur Volcano
The most beautiful volcano far and wide
Everyone who stops at the famous lookout over Laguna Verde admires the reflection of the beautiful volcano Licancabur on its amazingly colored surface. Some of them then desire to ascent to the volcano and have a look far and wide around volcanic Southwest Altiplano. In addition, the ascent is not technically difficult, but at first you need to acclimate well as the peak reaches nearly 6,000 meters above sea level. This ascend needs to be arranged before the start of the salar tour. continue reading
Ascent to Uhuru
Final ascent to Kilimanjaro
Ascent to Kilimanjaro IV: On the fourth day, the final ascent is finally waiting for you. It takes about ten hours to climb to the top of Kilimanjaro and descend back to Kibo Cottage. You will climb in the dark in the great frost, so it will really test your endurance. However, overcoming the highest mountain on the continent is worth the effort. continue reading
Ascent to Kala Patthar
Gorgeous outlook to Everest
Black Rock alias Kala Patthar is one of the most beautiful mountain outlook in the world. Especially during perfect weather in the sunset enthusiastic trekker can see how the whole Nepal gradually fades away in the dark and just the tip of Mount Everest shine with red color. Very surprising is that the vast majority of tourists ascent here at sunrise, when it's definitely not so photogenic. continue reading
Hike across Gondogoro La pass
Climbing available for tourists
Gondogoro trek 7: The most difficult part of the Gondogoro trek leads through the same pass bearing the same name (5625 m asl). If there are no fixed ropes hung on both sides of the pass, it will be impassable for ordinary tourists. Thanks to this high mountain crossing it is not necessary to go back to Askole the same way – you may go down to Hushe through valley of Gondogoro glacier. It's an amazing „expeditionary“ experience in fine weather. Despite its height there are surprisingly not so nice views of the eight-thousand high mountains as from Concordia. However, the view to the other side of the pass to pointed Laila Peak (6096 m asl) is really worth it. continue reading
Ascent to Mismi volcano
At the confluence of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans
Trek to the source of the Amazon II .: The second day of the march to the source of the Amazon is the most difficult of the whole trek. For most of the day you will move at altitudes over 5,200m above sea level. In addition, much of the way in uncomfortable rocky terrain with a heavy backpack on his back as a bonus. This stage will really test you. On the other hand, you will ascend to the volcano Nevado Mismi (5,625 m above sea level) – the highest point of this trek with quite interesting views and you will sleep in a magical place – just a few meters from the source of the world's largest river Amazon. continue reading
Hike across Kongma la pass
Across The most beautiful pass in Khumbu
Surprisingly not frequently walked shortcut from Lobuche to Chhukhung over Kongma la pass (5 528m asl.) with stunning views of the throne of the gods Makalu. continue reading
Hike across Thorong la pass
Long trek from Manang to Mustang
The most challenging stage of the entire trek around Annapurnas leads across one of the highest „tourist“ passes in the world – Thorong la (5 416m asl) (sometimes written also as Thorung la) in between nepalese regions of Manang and Lower Mustang. High difficulty of this crossing is determined mainly by its high altitude and long and tiring ascent and descent than by technical difficulty. However there has always been a trade route, along which trudged caravans laden with goods from Tibet, so the path itself is quite comfortable in nice weather. The pass usually becomes impassable for a few days just after big storm, when it is covered with snow. continue reading
Ascent to Chacaltaya
Awesome view of Cordillera Real
Mountain Chacaltaya (5 363 m asl) extending only 25 kilometers from the capital city of Bolivia La Paz, is famous mainly by the only Bolivian ski resort with the highest located ski lift in the world that was once here. After the glacier finally dissolved, skiing is no longer possible here, but the place is definitely worth a half-day trip. First of all, you can enjoy beautiful views of Cordillera Real with six thousand high beautiful mountain Huayna Potosi in the foreground, or if you are just a „weekend“ tourist, you can easily overcome here the limit of five thousand meters above sea level. continue reading
Gokyo Ri
Interesting prospect not only on Everest
Mountain Gokyo Ri is the second most famous tourist prospects in the Khumbu region (after Kala Patthar). You will see here the whole glacier Ngozumpa with Cho Oyu on horizon, beautiful mountains lika Cholatse and Taboche. The most interesting peak which you will see is Mount Everest. continue reading
Cerro Tunupa
Volcano with blasted peak
Cerro Tunupa (5 321 m asl) is a mountain of salar de Uyuni. It is visible almost from everywhere. It's a type of volcano, which had lost almost its entire cone thanks to the massive explosion It now abounds with all the colors and there is a quite interesting view of it. If you plan the ascents on the Altiplano, it's an interesting acclimatization mountain. For tourists, however, only pre-summit (5 166 m asl) is easily accessible as the main peak is sharp rock on the other side of the crater. continue reading
Hike over the pass Kongmaru la
Amazing outlook point Kang Yatse
Markha Trek 4: The highest point of classic Markha trek is the pass Kongmaru la, over which passes the mountains Stok. From the pass is an amazing view of the highest mountain in Zanskar – Kang Yatse and the whole range of other glaciated peaks. The ascent to the pass has a different character from each side. From the pastoral plains Nimaling it's gradual ascent, so you probably would not guess that you are higher than in 5,000m. From the other side it is a steep slope that is quite difficult continue reading
Hike Lagunas de Altura
On the way to three beautiful lagoons
This beautiful and surprisingly not frequently walked hike around high-lying altiplano lagoons leads on both sides of the border between Bolivia and Chile. During this hike you will enjoy not only the beautiful lagoons, but also amazing views of the surrounding volcanoes with impressive Sajama at the forefront. This description follows on the trip /way/ leading from the village of Sajama to fumaroles. continue reading
Larkya La Pass, 5106 m asl
Pearl on a trek around Manasl
You can't miss Larke Pass if you go on a trek around Manasl. If you start in Arughat Bazaar, you will reach this highest point of the trek after about 7 days. You should be already acclimatized, but it is not advisable to underestimate the mountain sickness and rather use the „rest day“ in the village of Samdo, which is much nicer than Dharamsala (tent camp only) and climb one of the adjacent hills. There are no views from the saddle itself, you have to connect about another 500m, where you will see a view of Annapurna. continue reading
Ascent to Northern Alpamayo BC
Under the most beautiful mountain in Per
Alpamayo BC trek 4: The longest, toughest and also the nicest „side“ trip at Alpamayo Base Camp trek is the ascent to this base camp and then further through the valley to the south to the small lagoon directly under the side of Nevado Santa Cruz Chico with an amazing view. This is also the highest point of the trek and the only place where the tourist gets over five thousand meters above sea level. continue reading
