WATCH THE SUMMITS
overwhelming beauty
ACCOMPANIED BY A LOCAL ENGLISH-SPEAKING GUIDE, you will live a unique experience by following mule tracks through flamboyant forests of rhododendrons, birches and larches, then climbing up to the pastures, it is the discovery of the magnificent high altitude lakes and the ascent of summits at more than four thousand meters that will make you contemplate the overwhelming beauty of the massifs of the Himalayan footsteps.
Along the peaks of the Shika massif, an adventure at the gates of Shangri-la
discovery
One day trek
A day hike that anyone may achieve to share with your travel companions. Accompanied by an English speaking guide aware of the secrets of the Shika mountains.
Programme
09 a.m – Meeting in Shangri-La’s old town
09.30 a.m – Driving to the hike starting point at Shika mountain.
10 a.m. – Start of hike, climb, forests and mountain pastures
1 p.m. – Lunch on a mountain pasture next to a wood cabin
2 p.m. – Continuation of the walk through forests and descent
4.30 p.m. – End of the hike
5 p.m. – Return to the old town of Shangri-la
The strong points
- Hike adapted to any kind of hiker
- Going through alpine villages
- Picnic next to a shepherd shack
- Sight on Shika ranges and Napa lake
Informations
- Difficulty: easy
- Minimum age: 5 y-o
- Time: 5-6 h walk
- Ascending elevation: 500 m
- Kilometers: 10-12 Km
Follow in the footsteps of Tibetan shepherds, spend the night in a log cabin in the middle of the mountain pastures
the tibetan chalet
Two days & one night trek
This two days trek is the balanced solution to discover Shika range. An intermediate walk with a night under a tent nearby a Tibetan wood cabin warmed by a wood stove after a cheerful diner… Unforgettable moments.
Programme
Day 1
9:00 am – Meeting in the old town of Shangri-la
10 a.m. – Beginning of the trek
1 p.m. – Lunch and continuation of the hike
4.30 p.m. – Arrival at the Belvedere mountain pasture, setting up camp
7 p.m. – Meal in a shepherd’s hut and overnight in a tent.
Day 2
9 a.m. – Breakfast
10 a.m. – Continuation of the trek
1 p.m. – Lunch and continuation of the hike
4.30 p.m. – Arrival in the valley
5 p.m. – Return to the old town of Shangri-la
The Highlights
- Dinner in an alpine hut equipped with a stove
- Crossing alpine pastures and meeting with Tibetans
- View of Shika mountain and the Shangri-la plateau
Information
Day 1
- Difficulty: easy/intermediate
- Minimum age: 7 y-o
- Time: 5-6 h walk
- Ascending elevation: 750 m
- Kilometers: 13 Km
Informations
Day 2
- Time: 4-5 h walk
- Ascending elevation : 285 m
- Kilometers: 11 Km
Se déconnecter du monde, marcher dans la nature, passer des cols à plus de 4,000 mètres et partager des expériences uniques.
the great crossing
Three days and two nights trek
If you want to go off the grid and into the wild, hike up to passes over 4,410m and share some unique experiences, then this trek is designed for you.
Programme
Day 1
9:00 am – Meeting in the old town of Shangri-la
10:00 am – Trek with lunch on a grassland
4.30 p.m. – Arrival at the Belvedere mountain pasture, setting up camp
7 p.m. – Meal in a wood cabin and overnight in tent
Day 2
9 a.m. – Breakfast
10 a.m. – Continuation of the trek
12:30 p.m. – Camp installation near an altitude lake
1 p.m. – Lunch
2 p.m. – Walk on the surrounding peaks over 4,000 m
5 p.m. – Return to camp
7 p.m. – Dinner
Day 3
9 a.m. – Breakfast
10 a.m. – Beginning of the trek
1 p.m. – Lunch
4.30 p.m. – Return to Shangri-la Valley
5:00 p.m. – Return to the old town of Shangri-la
The strong points
- Dinner in an alpine cabin equipped with a stove
- Crossing alpine pastures with their huts, Tibetans and herds of yaks
- Second night near an altitude lake
- Passing over passes over 4,200 m
- Possibility to make a summit at 4,410 m
- View on Shika mountain and the Shangri-la plateau
