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Tekking ans ascent Snowy Tolima - Valley of Cócora - Colombia - 5220 msnm
An expedition to Colombia - jungle and mountains at a height above 5000 meters above sea level
Duración:8 daysSalida desde:Bogotá, ColombiaRegión:ColombiaDistancia:50 Km
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Start Date:2026-Nov-13
End Date:2026-Nov-19
Meeting Point:Bogotá, Colombia
Duration:8 days
Availability:
12 spots
Proposal
Trekking and mountains
The Andes Mountain Range is so extensive that it crosses numerous countries and regions, from the island of Tierra del Fuego, to North America. In the Colombian area, there is a great variety of landscapes and vegetation, perhaps a bit similar to the ascents and trekking of Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. In this way, to reach the summit of the Nevado de Tolima, you walk through jungle and snowy terrain with glaciers.
The trip is proposed with an accompanying guide from Argentina and with initial acclimatization in the capital city of Bogotá, at more than 2600 meters above sea level.
Itinerary:
Note: the following itinerary is for informational purposes and may change without prior notice according to weather conditions or unforeseen events that occur in the Nevado del Tolima.
Day 1: Welcome and meeting in the capital city of Colombia, Bogotá, at 2600 meters above sea level. Meeting with the group and free time. Overnight in hostel.
Day 2: New day in Bogotá, free, to continue with the acclimatization period to the altitude. Overnight in hostel.
Day 3: Flight to the city of Pereira. Welcome from the local guides; private transfer to the town of Salento, lodging and meeting with guides. Lunch and dinner at the expense of each participant. Overnight.
Day 4: 6:30 am After breakfast in Salento, we go by jeep to the mythical Valle de Cócora. There we will find the muleteer who will carry our luggage for the next 4 days. We will start the road through the Valley until we reach the San José River where we will cross 6 “Indiana Jones” style bridges. At 4.5 km, the road increases in difficulty and begins to climb through the Andean jungles until reaching the first mountain refuge, lunch.
Then we start the 9 km journey From the Andean Jungle to the Páramo. it is possible to find a terrain of high difficulty. We will arrive at our mountain refuge at 3,700m.
• Approximate : 7/8 hours
• Total distance: 18 km
• Maximum height: 3,800 m
• Initial height: 2,400 m
• Final height: 3,600 m
• Accumulated ascent: 1,654 m
• Accumulated descent: 405 m
Day 5: 8:00 am After having rested at 3700m, we will have breakfast and start our ascent to the “Base Camp”. The Nevado del Tolima will always be present in these 9 km of easy ascent. At the beginning we will take a valley for 1 hour until we come across the mountains from where you can see the beautiful Laguna del Encanto, a wetland that gives birth to the Totare river at 4,000 m. the camp is located at 4,350 m at the base of the mountain. In the afternoon, a technical talk will be given on the use of mountain equipment.
• Approximate walking time: 4 hours.
• Distance: 8 km
• Initial height: 3,700 m
• Maximum height: 4,350 m
• Final Height: 4,350 m
• Positive slope: 700 m
• Negative slope: 50 m
Day 6: 2:00 a.m. Breakfast. This day we visit 3 zones
• Sandbanks/moraines (4,350 m-4,750 m) have a steep slope from the start of the hike. 1 hour ascent.
• Rock area/old Glacier (4,750 m-4,950 m). This area contains rocks discovered by glacial retreat. We will cross some steps with the security of the helmet, the harness and the rope that the guide will carry. 1 hour ascent.
• Glacier/peak (4,950 m-5,220 m) Glacier area with moderate slopes. It is not a technical promotion but a physical one. Very low temperature on the glacier edge while preparing the personal equipment. On the glacier, sunglasses and sunscreen are very important. "Glacier Shimmer"
After our ascent to the top of the Nevado del Tolima, we will return to our camp where we will have lunch, there the guides will be sending the equipment on the pack mule to start the descent to the mountain refuge.
• Approximate walking time: 9 hours.
• Distance: 18 km
• Initial height: 4,350 m
• Maximum height: 5,220 m
• Final Height: 3,700 m
• Positive slope: 900 m
• Negative slope: 1,550 m
Day 7: 8:00 a.m. Last day, ascent of moderate slope until reaching the blade of the "Línea", point where the waters of the Cárdenas River divide into the great Cañón de amarguras. You can see the Paramillo del Quindío, an extinct glacier. descent to the canyon and we pass by the river that is born in the wetlands of Quindío, then we will ascend to the mountain refuge that has been abandoned by its peasants "Buenos Aires". From there you descend to the Argentina farm, lunch. Later and again in the Andean jungle, we appreciate the beauty of another mountain area with a lot of biodiversity. 3 ascents mark the final road to the back of the Cocora Valley where we will take our vehicle to Salento. Overnight.
• Approximate total time: 7 hours
• Total distance: 19 km
• Maximum height: 3,900 m
• Initial height: 3,700 m
• Final height: 2,400 m
• Accumulated ascent: 650m
• Accumulated descent: 1,950 m
Day 8: Breakfast and end of the program.
Elevation Profile
Included Services
Accompanying guide from Argentina
2 nights of accommodation in a hostel in Bogotá (double, triple or larger rooms), nights 1 and 2.
Full meals in the mountains from breakfast on day 4 to lunch on day 7 (mountain food)
Hot drinks in camps and shelters and snacks
2 nights of hotel accommodation in Salento (double, triple or larger rooms)
2 nights in a mountain refuge (shared rooms, 3 cabins per room)
Accommodation 1 night in high mountain camp (2 people per tent)
Private transportation day 1 Pereira – Salento, day 2 Salento – Cocora, day 5 Cocora – Salento and Salento - Pereira
One (1) local mountain guide for every three (3) people
Tents for 2 people
Tableware (Plate, spoon, glass)
Sleeping bag and insulation
drinking water
Full glacier equipment (helmet, harness, crampons, ice axe, rope, carabiners)
Mules to carry suitcases for 4 days. Maximum 10kg per person.
Medical assistance insurance
Services NOT included
Trip to Colombia
Meals in the cities of Bogotá and Pereira
Flight or Bus Bogotá-Pereira-Bogotá
Expenses caused by abandoning the program
Note
It is an organized group trip from Argentina, with a permanent accompanying guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do i need a lot of mountain experience?
It is a trek and a high mountain ascent. Ideal to have physical condition and some experience in trekking with load.
How is the food?
Food is included in the mountain program and is varied. If you are vegetarian, vegan or celiac, there are no problems, you must complete the form so we are aware.
How do I travel to Colombia? is the flight included?
No, the flight is not included; we can advise you on the best flight options. The same for the section from Bogotá to Pereira; the idea is to book a group flight.
¿Para quién es Tekking ans ascent Snowy Tolima - Valley of Cócora - Colombia - 5220 msnm?
Tekking ans ascent Snowy Tolima - Valley of Cócora - Colombia - 5220 msnm es una expedición que la puede realizar cualquier aventurero con la preparación física, equipo y experiencia previa adecuada con salida desde Bogotá, Colombia , en la región Colombia, Argentina.
Tiene una duración de 8 days. Todos nuestros programas incluyen guías de montaña certificados, logistica de expedición y seguro de accidentes personales.
¿Qué nivel físico se necesita para Tekking ans ascent Snowy Tolima - Valley of Cócora - Colombia - 5220 msnm?
Como medír la dificultad de un ascenso o una expedicion? es una pregunta que surge a menudo. Para esto desarrollamos un sistema de graduación que ayuda al participante a medir la dificultad, dado a que evaluamos 5 variables sobre la intensidad de cada propuesta. • El peso de la mochila en relación a la duración de la jornada • La exigencia física • El nivel técnico del terreno y equipo requerido • El grado de fortaleza psíquica necesaria • La altura máxima que se alcanza
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¿Qué equipamiento necesito para participar del Tekking ans ascent Snowy Tolima - Valley of Cócora - Colombia - 5220 msnm?
En cada uno de nuestros programas vas encontrar un apartado de EQUIPO REQUERIDO. conta con nosotros para asesorarte y prepararlo de forma adeacuada para maximizar el disfrute de la actividad. Contamos con una tienda de alquiler, para resolver si te falta algo. Chequealo ahora! ->
¿Qué incluye Tekking ans ascent Snowy Tolima - Valley of Cócora - Colombia - 5220 msnm?
Accompanying guide from Argentina
2 nights of accommodation in a hostel in Bogotá (double, triple or larger rooms), nights 1 and 2.
Full meals in the mountains from breakfast on day 4 to lunch on day 7 (mountain food)
Hot drinks in camps and shelters and snacks
2 nights of hotel accommodation in Salento (double, triple or larger rooms)
2 nights in a mountain refuge (shared rooms, 3 cabins per room)
Accommodation 1 night in high mountain camp (2 people per tent)
Private transportation day 1 Pereira – Salento, day 2 Salento – Cocora, day 5 Cocora – Salen
Difficulty Graduation System
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40%
Backpack (M)
Backpack: Weight / Duration of the Day.
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60%
Physical (F)
Physical demand
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60%
Technical (T)
Technician: Difficulty in the Field / Equipment.
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60%
Psycho (P)
Psychological Strength
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80%
Height (A)
Height Exposure
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Backpack (M)
Backpack (M)
This point refers to the weight we have to carry in our backpacks. Treks or journeys where we use pack animals allow us to carry less weight on our backs.
20%Up to 5 Kilos: Short excursion walks / Trekking Talampaya
40%Up to 8/10 Kilos: Round-trip trekking / Vallecitos 3 and 4-day programs
60%Up to 12/15 kilos: Crossing trekking with porting / Crossing of the Andes Paso Portillo
80%More than 15/18 kilos: Cross-country trekkings with little or no portage / Trekkings in Patagonia
100%More than 25 Kilos: With a lot of equipment on top and little or no porting / Continental Ice
Physical demand (F)
Physical (F)
We define physical demand as the fatigue we may experience both aerobically and in the muscles, legs, and joints.
20%half a day or less with little unevenness.
40%more sustained slopes and longer days in the activity. 2-3 days / more than 6 hours per day.
60%Long ascents and descents with a longer duration. Ascents to more than 4000 meters in the central mountain range.
80%Important work of legs in resistance. Very long days. Very long day ascents.
100%Maximum demand. Aerobic work and constant effort on legs. Continental Ice, Aconcagua.
Technical Aspect (T)
Technical (T)
The technical difficulty is mainly based on the terrain and the required skill level.
20%flat land
40%Trails with moderate ascents and descents. General trekking expeditions.
60%Steeper slopes and trails. Possible use of crampons.
80%Mixed terrain, with snow or ice. Alvear, Lanin, Tronador.
100%Highly technical terrain. Glacier travel and climbing in sections.
Psychological Strength (P)
Psycho (P)
Psychological factor that represents conviction, confidence, self-control and willpower.
20%We will not be much affected.
40%This is a normal level of attention.
60%We require more motivation, enthusiasm and concentration.
80%The activity will require us to be very connected and convinced.
100%Maximum control and emotional-psychological performance.
Height Exposure (A)
Altitude (A)
Factor that the height above sea level influences us depending on the activity.
0%+ sea level.
20%Up to 2000 masl.
40%+ 2000 masl.
60%+ 4000 masl.
80%+ 5000 masl.
100%+ 6000 masl.
How to interpret these values?
Each aspect is evaluated from 20% to 100%, where:
20-40%: Basic or beginner level
60%: Intermediate level
80-100%: Advanced or expert level
Recommended for intermediate level
Previous experience and good physical condition required.
