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Nepal - Great Traverse from Sherpani Col to Amphu Lapsta via Makalu Base Camp - October 2025

Discussion started by Jcho on 2024-11-14

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Nepal - Great Traverse from Sherpani Col to Amphu Lapsta via Makalu Base Camp - October 2025

Jcho · 2024-11-14

Hello, I’m planning to do the Great Traverse from Sherpani Col to Amphu Lapsta via Makalu Base Camp in October 2025 (22 to 23 days), from Num to Lukla—a route very rarely completed. It’s considered Nepal’s most challenging trek, but also likely the most breathtaking, with unique views of Makalu, Everest, Baruntse, Ama Dablam, and more.

I’ve already done many treks and trekking peaks in Nepal (three high passes, Mera Peak, the full Annapurna Circuit, North and South Kanchenjunga Base Camps, Manaslu Circuit, and the full traverse of Lower and Upper Dolpo).

We’re already two confirmed people and three with options. I’m looking for two or three additional travel partners for this adventure, planned between mid-October and mid-November 2025. The organization will be handled jointly with a well-known agency in Kathmandu that I trust, which has the guides and expertise for this kind of trek—something most agencies can’t offer.

Alpine experience is required due to technical challenges (technical ascent and descent of Sherpani Col and Amphu Lapsta with rappelling, glacial walking/steep slopes >45°), altitude (around ten days above 4,000m, with passes over 6,000m—Sherpani Col and West Col—and several nights in tents above 5,000m), and the remoteness of this traverse, which is done with tents, porters, and cooks.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch for more details about this incredible Himalayan adventure, rarely done as a traverse. See you soon

Nepal - Great Sherpani Col to Amphu Lapsta Traverse via Makalu Base Camp - October 2025

Jfractal · 2025-01-22

Hi Jean-Christophe, What’s the budget to plan for this trek? At least a rough range, since it depends on the number of people. Total duration?

Thanks

Nepal - Great traverse from Sherpani Col to Amphu Lapsta via Makalu Base Camp - October 2025

Jcho · 2025-01-22

Hi Jérôme, The budget is 3500 € for 6 people, excluding international flight tickets. The group is full at the moment, unless we add 2 people at once (1 tent/lodge room). The traverse lasts 18 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu), 26 days in total (departure/return from Paris CDG). The exact dates aren’t set yet (depends on flight tickets), but the target is from 16/10 to 10/11 (±1 day). I’m available for more details via PM if needed. Best regards, Jean-Christophe

Nepal - Great traverse from Sherpani Col to Amphu Lapsta via Makalu Base Camp - October 2025

Jfractal · 2025-02-19

Late reply, sorry, Thanks for the info... not cheap! Way over my budget. It’s gonna be amazing, no doubt. Cheers!

Jérôme

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