Nevado del Huila Ruta Sur

Initially, people are recommended who are going to participate, arrive a day before the point where the expedition will begin, outside of the days (4 days) that are planned. For This must reach the header municipality of Belalcázar Páez, located at southwest of the country, in the middle of the mountain range central. So, to get to this municipality there are two routes: Through Popayán, in a route of 130 km and a duration of 4 hours and a half and through Neiva, which consists of a distance of 170 km and the travel time is approximately 3 and a half hours. To the arrival you will be greeted by our team and staying in a hotel.

TEMPERATURE

15 °C to 0°C

ECOSYSTEM

Paramo and Superparamo

ELEVATION

5,200 m.s.n.m.

Humidity

76%

DAY 1: BELALCÁZAR - CALOTO WILA RESERVOIR - PÁRAMO

Early in the morning (05:30am) Departure by car from Belalcázar to the indigenous reservation of Caloto Wila. The Wila indigenous reservation is located at west of the municipality of Páez at an altitude of 2,100 meters above sea level. In this place we will be sharing with the people of this community that mostly belongs to the ethnic group Pot. We will be there for a period of one hour, where We can also enjoy a good breakfast that we It will give you enough energy to start the planned walk. TO At 09:00 am we will be leaving Caloto to the point called “Dublin” , the last place to which the vehicle that will transport us. Once in place, and prior On the ascent walk, a series of instructions will be given regarding the journey that will have the purpose of reaching the paramo, the first place where we will spend the night in the day one of promotion; This camp is located at 3,600 masl on the southwestern side of the volcano’s slopes Snowy Huila.

DAY 2: PARAMO - N. DEL HUILA BASE CAMP

Departure from the moor in the morning hours to be able achieve the stated purpose. We will get up at 06:00 am, considering that the journey comprises high mountain and therefore it is quite complex. We will take a light breakfast and we will prepare to start the second promotion day. As we move along the path, it goes gaining height quickly, which is why it is necessary that we are well hydrated and more so in a terrain so harsh and demanding. It is recommended to collect abundantly water in the chorrera of the moor, since it is the last place where you can get it. At noon we aim to reach the Nevado monitoring zone towers, where a break to rest and enjoy a hot drink accompanied by some cookies; it must be taken into account that We should not take long in this place due to the strong winds that occur in this part of the mountain. Our purpose for this day is that in the afternoon We can reach the Mars Base Camp at 4600 meters above sea level.

DAY 3 SUMMIT ATTEMPT ASCENT

02:30 am. We start the day with a delicious aromatic followed by a light breakfast very appropriate for the conditions that will be at the mercy of this great day. TO early in the morning we left to the edge of snow at 4800 meters above sea level where the objective will be to reach the point highest of the South Peak of Nevado del Huila. As we descend the glacier we will arrive at the base camp, where we will enjoy a favorable lunch after having exhausted energy in the great climb.

DAY 4 DESCENT

Guidance throughout the expedition. Private transportation from Belalcazar Páez to the Caloto Wila indigenous reservation. Entry and registration to the PNN Nevado del Huila and Tarifa indigenous communities. Porting service (person who will be in charge of carry all your equipment to the base camp round trip return, except all the clothes) Climbing teams for the Summit attempt Food for 4 days, 3 nights (Breakfast, lunch and dinner). Personalized photographic record throughout the expedition. Tent, Sleeping, Insulator.

Guidance throughout the expedition.
Private transportation from Belalcazar Páez to the
Caloto Wila indigenous reservation.
Entry and registration to the PNN Nevado del Huila and Tarifa a
indigenous communities.
Porting service (person who will be in charge of
carry all your equipment to the base camp one way and
return, except all the clothes)
Climbing teams for the Summit attempt
Food for 4 days, 3 nights (Breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Personalized photographic record throughout the expedition.
Tent, Sleeping, insulation.

TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS

Swamp boots and bags for packing clothes and do not get them wet.
Enough SNAKS, cereal bars, snacks, chocolate, peanuts, fruits dehydrated, seeds, etc.
Grooming implements in small quantities: toilet paper, sunscreen, sunscreen lips, mosquito repellent, brush dental, etc.
Cash for products you want acquire during the excursion.
Thermal insulator, thermal blanket.
Wear protective equipment in high mountains both for the stay at the base camp and assault on summit attempt, such as: coats, gloves, stockings, hats, balaclavas, goggles or dark UV protective glasses, tall boots suitable for snow, flashlight front with extra battery.
Trekking backpack (50 - 70 Liters).
Cold clothes such as: drying clothes quick (t-shirts and pants), fleece jacket and down jacket, waterproof jacket, thermal pants, thermal socks and leggings.
Bring a plate, spoon and glass.
Have good health .
Good physical condition, hiking continuously.
Not having ankle, knee or hip.
Prepare your mind and body. .
There are microclimates and in the mountains may vary.