Fansipan Mount, Vietnam

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Surrounding, Sapa are the Hoang Lien Mountains, nicknamed the Tonkinese Alps by the French. These mountains included Fansipan, which at 3143m is VietnamÂ’s highest. The summit towers above Sapa, although it is often obscured by clouds and is occasionally dusted by snow. The peak should be accessible year-around to anyone who is in good shape and properly equipped, but donÂ’t underestimate its difficulty. It is very wet and usually cold.

Fansipan is 09 km from Sapa and can only be reach on foot. The terrain is rough and adverse weather is frequent. Despite the short distance, the round trip usually takes three to five days; some very fit and experienced hikers have made it in two days, but won’t see any more villages; just the forest, striking mountain vistas, and perhaps some local wildlife like monkeys, mountain goats and birds. No ropers or skills are needed, just endurance. There are no mountain huts or other facilities along the way, so you need to be self-sufficient. This means taking a sleeping bag, waterproof tent, food, stove, raincoat or poncho, compass and other miscellaneous survival gear. The question arises – can camping equipment be rented in Sapa? Yes, some is available. Hiring a reputable guide is vital, and unless you are a seriously experienced mountaineer, finding porters to carry your gear is also strongly recommended. Fansipan’s summit is accessible year-around, though weatherwise the best time for making the ascent is from mid-October to mid-December, and again in March – when flowers are in bloom.

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