The highlight of this trekking and climbing expedition is a traverse of the crest of the Sierra Nevada, Venezuela's highest and most spectacular mountain range. We'll make two ascents from high camps on this ridge, Pico Humboldt 4942m which is a fairly easy snow climb and Pico Bolivar 5007m, which is a difficult rock scramble and Venezuela's highest mountain. Both ascents will be optional and the holiday is very suitable for those who only want to enjoy the spectacular walking.
The expedition will be based in the pleasant university city of Merida at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, from where the worlds highest cable car provides quick and easy access to the mountains. From Merida we'll also make a short acclimatisation trip to the Sierra del Norte before the main one week trip to the Sierra Nevada.
| Price | UK£1290 or US$1940 |
| Early Booking Discount | £100 or $150 |
| Flights from UK | from £600 |
| Dates | 19 December 2001 - 5 January 2002 |
| Duration | 18 days |
| Grade | 2B (Bolivar ascent 3B) |
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| Booking
and Further Information
For further details of this trekking holiday, more information on the mountains of South America or to purchase our guidebooks please contact us at 37a St. Andrew Street, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 1EN, SCOTLAND Phone 01556 503929 Fax 504633 Email john@andes.com or john@andes.org.uk use +44 1556 503929 or 504633 if calling from outside the UK |