Additional trekking day/night versus the Challenge
Voyages
Ras Dashen Expedition seven days.
7 Days / 6 Nights · Gondar → Sankaber → Geech → Chenek → Ambiko → Ras Dashen → Chenek corridor → Gondar · Challenging
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Ras Dashen Expedition (7 Days)
A slower Ras Dashen summit product versus the 5–6 day Challenge, designed around acclimatisation, deliberate pacing, extra mountain time and weather flexibility. The additional day/night supports better recovery before or after the summit attempt and allows contingency for high-altitude conditions. Suitable for fit travellers who prefer not to rush the Ambiko approach.
Points forts
Points forts
Extra time for acclimatisation and flexible pacing
Full mountain support throughout the extended itinerary
Classic corridor plus summit attempt with contingency buffer
Itinéraire
Itinéraire
Jour 01Gondar à Sankaber
Drive via Debark; park arrangements; introductory escarpment hike; overnight Sankaber Camp (~3,250 m).
Nuit Campement Sankaber
Jour 02Sankaber à Geech
Escarpment trail; Jinbar Waterfall; overnight Geech Camp (~3,600 m).
Nuit Campement Geech
Jour 03Geech à Chenek via Imet Gogo
Early start for Imet Gogo (~3,926 m); continue to Chenek; overnight Chenek Camp (~3,600 m).
Nuit Campement Chenek
Jour 04Chenek (acclimatisation / Bwahit area)
Shorter high walk toward the Bwahit massif or rest-and-explore day around Chenek depending on group condition and weather; overnight Chenek Camp.
Nuit Campement Chenek
Jour 05Chenek to Ambiko
Cross Bwahit Pass (~4,200 m); descend toward Meseha Valley; climb to Ambiko (~3,200 m); summit briefing; overnight Ambiko Camp.
Nuit Ambiko Camp
Jour 06Ras Dashen summit → Ambiko
Pre-sunrise departure; summit attempt (~4,500+ m; ~14–16 km round trip; ~8–10+ hours); return to Ambiko; overnight Ambiko Camp.
Nuit Ambiko Camp
Jour 07Ambiko toward Chenek / Gondar
Descend and transfer according to agreed return route (typically toward the Chenek road corridor) and continue to Gondar.
Summit success and exact daily distances depend on weather and group condition; the guide may adjust pacing within this framework.
Inclus
Inclus
- Gondar–Simien transportation; transportation to/from agreed trekking route
- Professional English-speaking trekking guide; park entrance fees; required permits; park scout/ranger
- Camping throughout; trekking tents; sleeping mattresses; dining/cooking equipment
- Professional cook; camping support crew; mule support; mule handlers
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner; drinking water per confirmed arrangement; tea and coffee
- Ras Dashen summit attempt; route guidance and mountain interpretation
- Pre-trek briefing; packing guidance; Gondar coordination
- Additional trekking day/night; additional camping night; additional trekking meals
- Full mountain support throughout the extended itinerary
- Additional time for acclimatisation and flexible pacing where appropriate
- Mule and camp support for the additional trekking period
Non inclus
Non inclus
- International and domestic flights; visa/eVisa; travel insurance; high-altitude medical/evacuation insurance
- Personal sleeping bag unless stated; personal trekking equipment
- Alcohol; personal snacks/extra drinks; laundry; communications; tips; personal purchases
- Traitement médical ; évacuation d'urgence; activités facultatives
Destinations
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Planifié en personne à Gondar