Located in the central eastern zone of the Sierra Nevada with an altitude of 4100 meters above sea level and up to 5322 meters above sea level “El Castillo”. This is a way that has a high technical level. It is recommended for mountain climbers with experience. It is advisable to have an adequate acclimatization, to coordinate in advance the logistics such as transport, mules, technical equipment, supply of food, guides, etc.

First day

Bus trip Bogotá – El Cocuy - Güican

Duration of the trip: 10 hours approximately.

We spend the night in the municipality of El Cocuy.

Second day

First camp — Casa de la Parada de Romero

Trip by car to the Casa de la Parada de Romero (Guide’s house); approximately one and a half hours.

We will make an acclimatization hike. Our first camp will be at 4000 meters above sea level. This hike is very important for our expedition.

Third day

Second camp — Laguna Grande de los Verdes

Once we have had breakfast, we will raise tents and start our hike towards El Boquerón de Cardenillo at 4460 meters above sea level. This will be our first altitude pass after which we will descend to the second camp, Laguna Grande de los Verdes at 4100 meters above sea level.

This hike is of approximately 6 hours, with backpacks, and assisted by mules and horses.

We shall install ourselves, rest and have supper.

Fourth day

Fourth camp — Laguna de Avenillal

After a light lunch, very early in the morning we shall begin the hike to the third camp, assisted by mules and horses, passing through the Alto de los Frailes at 4500 meters above sea level, the Boquerón de la Sierra at 4650 meters above sea level and with the view of the Valle de los Cojines and the imposing Ritak U’wa Blanco.

We shall spend the night in the lake of Avenillal surrounded by the Ritak U’was, the San Pablines and the peak El Castillo.

This day we will do a 4 to 7 hours hike.

Fifth day

Fifth camp — Valle de los Cojines

We shall move on to the Valle de los Cojines, a hike of between 3 and 4 hours which will be made with backpacks of 40 litres carrying Sleeping bags, tent, and personal equipment (7 kilograms approximately).

Sixth day

Fifth camp — Assault of peak El Castillo

After a light breakfast, very early in the morning we will make the assault of the peak El Castillo. We shall walk through rocky terrains until we reach the border of the glacier where we will use special certified equipment in order to walk in the glacier. This hike has duration of approximately 6 hours.

We shall arrive at the second camp, rest and have supper.

Seventh day

Seventh camp — Frailes

After a light breakfast, very early in the morning we shall begin the hike towards the third camp, the Alto de los Frailes at 4500 meters above sea level.

Duration of 4 hours approximately.

Eigth day

Descend to the municipality of Güicán

On returning we have breakfast and leave towards the municipality of Güican supported by mules and horses. As an option, we shall go along the path of El Mosco with assault backpacks o we shall move on to to the Casa de la Parada de Romero where we will be picked up by a vehicle that will take us to the municipality of Güicán.

We shall spend the night in the municipality of Güicán.

Ninth day

Return to Bogotá. Approximately 11 hours.