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Snowed Tolima Peak Expedition

Snowed Tolima Peak Expedition

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Description of the Tour Experience

Embark on a transcendent hiking Colombia escapade, ascending the resplendent, snow-cloaked heights of Nevado del Tolima—an emblematic titan of the Colombian Andes. This formidable expedition unravels a symphony of shifting biomes, guiding intrepid souls through labyrinthine cloud forests, windswept páramos, and vertiginous glacial expanses before culminating in an exhilarating conquest of the ice-crowned pinnacle.

As you traverse the undulating topography of Los Nevados National Natural Park, an exquisite mosaic of endemic flora and fauna unfurls before your eyes, testifying to nature’s resilience in extreme altitudes. This multi-day odyssey, punctuated by overnight stays in secluded mountain refuges or strategically positioned campsites, offers an immersive hiking Colombia encounter, where solitude and majesty intertwine harmoniously. .

Whether you are a veteran alpinist or an audacious seeker of unfiltered communion with the elements, this arduous yet deeply gratifying journey will test your mettle and reward you with breathtaking vistas of ethereal beauty. The expedition’s diverse and dynamic landscapes solidify hiking Colombia as an unparalleled fusion of serenity, raw adventure, and indomitable spirit.

Each segment of the trek reveals an ever-metamorphosing tableau of Colombia’s untamed grandeur, from tangled jungle thoroughfares to sheer, glaciated ridgelines. The Herculean demands of the ascent imbue the experience with an ineffable sense of triumph, making this one of the most illustrious hiking Colombia undertakings. .


Why You Should Choose This Tour

Selecting the Nevado del Tolima ascent signifies embracing the quintessence of Colombia trekking—a synthesis of endurance, exhilaration, and introspective awakening. This transformative journey not only cultivates physical tenacity but also fosters an unwavering kinship with the raw splendor of the Andean highlands. .

Traversing these rugged pathways bequeaths panoramic spectacles of the vast Andean cordillera, interspersed with fleeting glimpses of elusive fauna and the profound tranquility of high-altitude seclusion. Under the sagacious guidance of seasoned mountaineers, adventurers are assured a harmonious balance of security and profound ecological and cultural enlightenment. .

For entusiasts of Colombia trekking, this odyssey stands as an unassailable pilgrimage. The unvarnished magnificence of the terrain—juxtaposed against the arduous rigors of the climb—renders hiking Colombia a once-in-a-lifetime voyage of self-discovery and unparalleled wonder. .

Moreover, the ascent offers an array of formidable challenges, from precipitous inclines to daunting glacial traverses, cementing its status as an elite pursuit for the most ardent hiking Colombia enthusiasts. Each painstaking footstep forges an indelible memory, an intimate revelation of nature’s boundless majesty. .

By embracing this Colombia trekking experience, you don’t merely conquer a summit—you transcend personal limits, attaining both a literal and metaphorical peak. Whether chasing an electrifying adrenaline surge or a contemplative respite amid the mountains, hiking Colombia etches an everlasting saga of adventure and transformation upon the soul. .

PNN Los Nevados

Nevado del Tolima

Valle del Cocora

Salento

Primavera

Laguna del Encanto

Páramo

Bosque de Niebla

PNN Los Nevados

Valle del Cocora

Primavera

 

Páramo

 

Nevado del Tolima

Salento

Laguna del Encanto

 

Bosque de Niebla

 

We will Take you to:

  • Explore for 4 days the mountain trails in the PNN Los Nevados that cross the mountain to reach the snow-capped Tolima.
  • Learn along the way about the local ecosystem of the páramo, its flora and fauna in the high mountains, its importance for the conservation and sustainability of Colombia.
  • Try to make the challenging ascent to the snowy summit of the Nevado del Tolima volcano at more than 5200 m high. 

 

Duration

4 days

Season:

All year

Accommodation:

LEVEL ACTIVITY

Journey Type

Tourist:  This trip is for relaxing, having fun or both. The type of activities included do not require any sort of physical preparation. It is available for all types of people and all ages.

Sportive-Active: These types of trips are more physically demanding. You need to be mentally and physically prepared for long range routes of some sort of adventure sport. You should be in good physical shape.

Active: This type of journey means a certain type of physical effort as well as physical preparation is needed. This is the first of the Active levels, so only basic and low physical preparation is required.

Expedition: Adventure trips which require varying physical levels of fitness. They are only suitable for well-prepared people, and you may face some uncertainness due to time or weather in the trip location.  Some situations will require mental as well as physical strength.

Activity Level

1 For people with physical disabilities.

2 For people who have never done any sort of physical exercise. 

3 For people who have done some exercise in the past but may have spent the last 2 years not moving a finger. 

5 For people who exercise every month of the year but not necessarily with great regularity. People with good health and travelling experience.  You will face every day activities which require average physical effort, such as short treks, or other types of activity which are not longer than 2 to 3 hours a day during the trip. 

5: Para personas que hacen ejercicio todos los meses pero que no necesariamente tienen una continuidad o una exigencia alta, con buena salud en general, experiencia viajando. Pueden enfrentar actividades con esfuerzo físico todos los días, pero en lugares sin pendientes, o trayectos cortos, que no pasen de 3 horas al día de actividad durante el viaje.

 

6 For people who like to do exercise, even with some discontinuity during the year, and are in good physical shape and good health. Those who have travelling experience, as well as camping experience. You can face 17kms (11Milles) hikes in one day, and changes in altitude of 800mts (265Ft) height at least once a week.

 

7 For people who exercise 3 to 4 times a week, are in good physical shape, have experience in adventure sports, as well as experience of camping for periods of 3 to 5 days. You can face a 20km (12mile) hike every day for 4 days with changes in altitude of 900mts (290Fts) or more. You know your rhythm, as well as how your body performs in difficult weather conditions. 

8 The same characteristics as 7, plus technical knowledge of some adventure sports.  

9  For specialized professional sports people. Routes carefully designed for high performance. Only by request.  




NIVEL - HORIZONTAL

LEVEL ACTIVITY

Journey Type

Tourist:  This trip is for relaxing, having fun or both. The type of activities included do not require any sort of physical preparation. It is available for all types of people and all ages.

Sportive-Active: These types of trips are more physically demanding. You need to be mentally and physically prepared for long range routes of some sort of adventure sport. You should be in good physical shape.

Active: This type of journey means a certain type of physical effort as well as physical preparation is needed. This is the first of the Active levels, so only basic and low physical preparation is required.

Expedition: Adventure trips which require varying physical levels of fitness. They are only suitable for well-prepared people, and you may face some uncertainness due to time or weather in the trip location.  Some situations will require mental as well as physical strength.

Activity Level

1 For people with physical disabilities.

2 For people who have never done any sort of physical exercise. 

3 For people who have done some exercise in the past but may have spent the last 2 years not moving a finger. 

5 For people who exercise every month of the year but not necessarily with great regularity. People with good health and travelling experience.  You will face every day activities which require average physical effort, such as short treks, or other types of activity which are not longer than 2 to 3 hours a day during the trip. 

5: Para personas que hacen ejercicio todos los meses pero que no necesariamente tienen una continuidad o una exigencia alta, con buena salud en general, experiencia viajando. Pueden enfrentar actividades con esfuerzo físico todos los días, pero en lugares sin pendientes, o trayectos cortos, que no pasen de 3 horas al día de actividad durante el viaje.

 

6 For people who like to do exercise, even with some discontinuity during the year, and are in good physical shape and good health. Those who have travelling experience, as well as camping experience. You can face 17kms (11Milles) hikes in one day, and changes in altitude of 800mts (265Ft) height at least once a week.

 

7 For people who exercise 3 to 4 times a week, are in good physical shape, have experience in adventure sports, as well as experience of camping for periods of 3 to 5 days. You can face a 20km (12mile) hike every day for 4 days with changes in altitude of 900mts (290Fts) or more. You know your rhythm, as well as how your body performs in difficult weather conditions. 

8 The same characteristics as 7, plus technical knowledge of some adventure sports.  

9  For specialized professional sports people. Routes carefully designed for high performance. Only by request.  




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