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Vol + véhicule privé
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8 maximum
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6419
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Hôtel étoilé, Maison de thé, Camping
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flagrant
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Katmandou
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Katmandou
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Le printemps (mars à mai) apporte un temps réchauffement, des fleurs de rhododendron et une visibilité fiable sur les montagnes. L'automne (septembre à novembre) offre le ciel le plus clair, l'air frais et des conditions de randonnée stables. L'hiver (décembre à février) est froid mais possible sur les itinéraires inférieurs. La mousson d'été (juin à août) apporte la pluie et les vues obscures.
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Live Personal Climbing Guide (Sherpa)
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Escalade de pointe
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Anglais
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Includes (BLD) + Camp Meals
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NMA Chulu West Peak Permit, Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP), TIMS Card.
Chulu West (6,419m / 21,059 ft) is a trekking peak in the Annapurna range, located north-west of Thorong Phedi in the manang district of north-central Nepal. The peak lies at approximately 28 degrees 41 minutes north latitude and 84 degrees 02 minutes east longitude, separated from Chulu East by the Chulu Khola valley. Chulu West was first climbed in 1955 by a German expedition. The Nepal Mountaineering Association classifies it as a Group A trekking peak, but it is significantly more technical than nearby Chulu East.The standard route climbs the north-west ridge, with Base Camp at approximately 4,800m on a high moraine shelf above the Chulu Khola. The route then climbs a glacier to a High Camp at around 5,600m, followed by a steep 50-60 degree ice slope on the upper mountain. The final 200m to the summit involves sustained ice climbing with fixed ropes, with the summit ridge itself narrow and corniced in places. The technical difficulty is rated AD- on the Alpine grading system, significantly harder than Chulu East.Chulu West is for climbers with previous mountaineering experience, including ice climbing and the ability to ascend fixed ropes confidently. The rewards at the summit are exceptional: a 360-degree panorama including Annapurna II, III, IV, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, the entire Dhaulagiri range, and the distant Tibetan plateau. The mountain is significantly less crowded than other Annapurna peaks due to its technical nature.The approach follows the Annapurna Circuit to Thorong Phedi, the last camp before the famous Thorong LA (5,416m) crossing. From Thorong Phedi, climbers branch north-west into the Chulu Khola valley to reach Base Camp. The region is culturally Tibetan Buddhist, with traditional Manangi villages, ancient gompas, and prayer walls along the trail. The best climbing seasons are spring (April-May) and autumn (October-November).
Faits saillants
- Climb a technical 6,419m trekking peak with sustained 50-60 degree ice climbing.
- Approach via the Annapurna Circuit and Thorong Phedi at 4,525m.
- Summit views of the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri range, and Tibetan plateau.
- Significantly less crowded than other Annapurna peaks due to technical difficulty.
- Fixed rope ascension on the upper mountain and final summit ridge.


















