Ascenso Al Pico Pance
- 0.6 mi
- round trip
- 1,173 ft
- climb
- 12,820 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ascenso Al Pico Pance is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Valle del Cauca, Colombia, inside Parque Nacional Natural Farallones de Cali. It runs between about 12,440 ft and 12,820 ft above sea level, with roughly 680 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Pance, about 4.1 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pico Pance and Cuchilla de Los Cárpatos. For camping, Refugio Piedra Luna and Rancho Super Cheers are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
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