19 kilometers traveled
8 hours approx
Positive elevation gain: 1,674 meters
Negative Elevation Change: -398 meters
Maximum Altitude: 3,469 meters above sea level

Meeting in the main square of Salento
Boarding of a 4x4 vehicle at 5:30 am
Starting point: Cocora 2,390 meters above sea level
Arrival point: Finca la argentina 3,469 meters above sea level
Mountainous, humid and uneven terrain
Rural cabin accommodation with multiple beds
Viewing stunning landscapes steeped in indigenous history at sites of interest

Maximum altitude: 4,500 meters above sea level
Minimum altitude: 3,750 meters above sea level
Desnivel: + 750 mt
Distance: 6 km
Average trekking duration: 5 hours

8:00 AM departure towards Arenales camp, to enjoy the afternoon at the high camp.
Technical talk on glacier safety equipment.
The mountaineering, camping and cooking equipment will be carried by porters.
Each traveler will carry their own helmet, sleeping bag, sleeping bag, and personal summit gear.

Maximum altitude: 5,220 meters above sea level
Minimum altitude: 3,750 meters above sea level
Elevation difference: +720 m
Distance: 12 km
Approximate trekking duration: 9 hours

The day begins at 1:00 am. Each person will gradually ascend with their ice equipment until reaching the edge of the glacier, where we will get equipped and give safety instructions for proper progression.
After the summit we'll have a small snack to refuel and then head back to base camp

18 kilometers traveled / approximately 7 hours
Positive elevation gain: 450 meters
Negative Elevation Difference: -1,688 meters
Maximum Altitude: 4,033 meters above sea level

Starting point: the beach
Arrival point: Cocora Valley at 4:00 pm
Mountainous, humid and uneven terrain

These are the items you need for the tours pre- and post-summit events that will take place in forest and moorland environments:

To get to the top
– Boots (mid or high shaft)
– Jacket for the cold
– Windbreaker jacket
– Fleece bag
– Thermal trousers
– High-altitude gloves
– Thermal measurements
– Headlamp (spare batteries)
– Canteen or camelback
– Sunglasses with UV protection
Additional
– Personal medications
– Identity documents
– Basic hygiene kit
– Plastic bags for storing clothes
– Personal tableware (plate, glass, spoon)
– Camera (optional)
– Backpack of 20 to 40 liters
– Sneakers or boots with good grip soles
– Quick-drying trousers
– Lycra T-shirt
– Sunscreen and lip balm
– Fleece hat
– Hydration bottle
– Snacks (chocolates, nuts,
dried fruit (low-calorie)

Guide endorsed by PNNN
Private transportation: Salento – Cocora Valley – Salento
PNNN entrance.
Rural accommodation (3 nights) choice of refuge subject to park availability.
Food (4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners).
Hot drinks throughout the expedition.
Souvenir
Technical equipment (Peaks, helmet, harness, ice axe, crampons).
Camping equipment (Sleeping, Kitchen, utensils, 3-season tent, kitchen tent).
Insurance policy with rescue in case of emergency (COLASISTENCIA).

Accommodation for the day prior to the expedition.
If you don't have the right clothes or basic equipment for your adventure, don't worry! Espeletia Expedition offers you the rental service