Ascent to Aoraki / Mount Cook in New Zealand
Join an E-S Adventure Guides Team in a challenging ascent to the summit of Aoraki / Mount Cook, the highest mountain in New Zealand at 3754 m.
Southern Alps
6 Days
Jan - Apr, Nov, Dec
High
Advanced
Description
At 3724 m, Mount Cook (also called Aoraki in Maori language) is the highest mountain in New Zealand.
It's a massive peak with five sides, six faces and seven main ridges.
This is a challenging climbing, as there's no easy route to the top and it involves ascending on ice, snow and rock surfaces. However, reaching the summit will make you feel satisfaction and a deep sense of achievement.
In fact, due to the complicated terrain, I decide to organice expeditions for just one climber at a time.
The starting point of this trip will be the city of Wanaka, from where we'll go to Mount Cook Village. Once there, we'll take a flight to get to Plateau Hut.
Although it's possible to walk there (it takes from 12 to 16 hours), I recommend flying because we can save the time of the usual recovery day. That way, we can spend more time actually climbing in the high mountains.
Besides, we can take advantage of the fine weather 'windows', a typical feature of the maritime climate of New Zealand. It's worth mentioning that the trip's price includes the access flight.
If you are interested in this great adventure, please get in touch with me. You can also check other of my trips in New Zealand mountains, like climbing Tititea / Mount Aspirin.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
Itinerary
Day 1: Wanaka - Mount Cook - Plateau Hut
Meet your guide in Mount Cook Village or in Wanaka for the drive to Mount Cook.
Check gear and fly into the mountains to Plateau Hut in the early afternoon.
Day 2: Acclimatization day
To consolidate our skills we might ascend a practice peak such as Mount Dixon.
Day 3: Summit day.
We start at 1 AM, and finish around 7 PM. Or we climb part of the route and then bivvy out overnight.
Day 4: Extra day
Second day of climb, rest day, contingency day (or optional flight out on back flight to Mount Cook Airport at extra cost).
Day 5: Extra day
Weather contingency day. Or we start to walk out. We can take an optional flight out on back flight to Mount Cook Airport at extra cost.
Day 6: Extra day
Weather contingency day, second day of walk out or alternative activity (such as rock climbing).
Details
More info
- We'll give you a climbing manual as a gift: "A Climbers Guide to New Zealand Mountaineering Techniques 2010", published by Adventure Consultants.
- The price includes the concession fees for the Department of Conservation (37125-GUI) and 15% of New Zealand Goods and Services Tax.
Meeting point
About the guide
E-S Adventure Guides
4.9
(250)
Mountain Guide
Gauthier and his team of IFMGA/UIMLA-certified mountain guides, leaders, and rock climbing instructors (including Ann Laure, Antoine, Claire, Christophe, Damien, Guillaume, Ivan, Jeremie, Julien, Leo, Nolwenn, and Willy) are among the top outdoor adventure professionals in Europe.
Whether you wish to climb some of the most iconic peaks in the Alps, explore the best climbing spots in Belgium, scale the stunning cliffs of Les Calanques, or embark on an exciting bouldering adventure in Fontainebleau, they will guide you to the top locations and teach you the ropes to ensure an unforgettable and safe experience.
Gauthier will be your main point of contact throughout the booking process, assisting with any questions to ensure you receive the highest quality guiding service.
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Languages
| Italian | French | English
Certificates
UIMLA | UIAGM | IFMGA
What people are saying about E-S Adventure Guides
Adah
Wonderful! Leo was a great guide!
Elena
He was great at making plans before our booked date and during improvising what to do when the routes we wanted to do were taken. He listened to my goals and helped me reach everyone of them!
Meredith
Great experience! Booking was simple, Ann-Laure customized the trip to my experience and interests, and Louis was a patient and helpful guide. I had a wonderful time!
Noé
Super journée avec Jérémie qui nous a fait découvert Fontainebleau et qui a été de très bon conseil ! Merci !
Julie
Mauvais communication concernant le moment demandé, rien de grave mais cela a changé notre programme en dernière la minute. A part ça, contact rapide et réactif.
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