Muztagata - 7,509 m (24,636 ft) - China
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Join our Summit experts to climb Muztagh Ata:
✪ Individual participation, top teamwork
✪ Ski touring or snowshoe ascent
✪ Technically accessible ascent to 7500m
Stamina - Endurance
A mountain athlete needs endurance above any other specific fitness skill. Cardiovascular fitness is of course always subject to the movement (as climbing rocks or steep ice, you will not be able to transfer your triathlete or running fitness to mountains without being solid in the required mountaineering skills).
Unser Ski-Sondertermin zum Pik Lenin war als Alternative zum Muztagh Ata geplant. Denn China hat dem Sommer 2021 aufgrund der
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Von unserer letzten Gruppe am Muztagh Ata konnten Angel, Hanno und Lucia gestern um 15:30 den 7500m-hohen Gipfel erreichen. Gratulation!
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Am Muztagh Ata, 7509 m.ü.M, China, ist das nächste Team von uns unterwegs. Angeleitet von Angel Armesto (Bild: im Einsatz
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Von unserem Team konnten 7 Teilnehmer und Expeditionsleiter Felix den Gipfel erreichen. Am 25. Juli standen Anton, Christian, Stefan, Wolfgang
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Am Muztagh Ata (7500m) konnten wir in unterschiedlichen Gruppen Camp 2 (ca. 6150m) und das etwas höher gelegene Camp 2+
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Vorgestern traf unsere gesamte Gruppe im Basislager zusammen. Gestern verbrachten wir einen Ruhetag bevor es heute Richtung Camp 1 raufgehen
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Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, München (andere Orte auf Anfrage)
Basic package: More experienced climbers can join our expedition with at least 2 joint registrations. Package starts in Kashgar.
- Additional travel cost from/to Bishkek = € 750,- plus flight costs from Europe.
- Base-camp service (see details right/below with all material and 10 days of full board) can be booked in addition to the basic package. Costs: € 1200,- per person.
- Discounts for groups
Full service: Everything included with full support for your ascent, including flight from Europe and arrival via Kyrgyzstan.
Full Service package includes all of the below-listed items:
Economy scheduled flights to Bischek (FRU) from Europe with Turkish Airlines or Aeroflot (expedition without flight or flight upgrades possible on request):
- free baggage allowance of 23kg plus sport baggage (ski) and hand baggage
- from various European airports
Not included: Personal equipment and private expenses (such as telephone calls, alcoholic drinks, gifts, tips, etc.), day and evening meals in Bishkek and Kaschgar, travel insurances (emergency, evacuation, medical are required, travel cancelation is recommended).
Each expedition is subject to flexible planning, adapted to the weather and local conditions. An ideal plan for our Muztagh Ata expedition is shown here with arrival via Kyrgyzstan (Start on Day 1/2) or with direct flight to Kashgar, China (Day 4/5)
Time & tactics: First of all, the three required high camps (camp 1 at approx. 5400m, camp 2 at approx. 6100m and camp 3 at approx. 6800m) will be set-up. Afterwards, well acclimatized, we will have enough time to start a realistic summit push. The five reserve days are sufficient to allow every fit and fit participant to reach the summit under normal weather and snow conditions. If there are enough reserve days left for the whole group after the ascent, we can still spontaneously make cultural and scenic explorations on our way back to Kyrgyzstan.
Ski or snowshoes? When is the best time to climb? What are the differences between the three expedition dates that we organise every year?
The earlierst date (June) is more suitable for the passionate skier due to larger amounts of snow still on the mountain. This date offers the most adventurous character, as the season is just beginning and there are no big tracks on the mountain yet.
+ The track can be skied as far as to the base camp, ideal for skiing.
+ Few people, the first expedition on the mountain
- rather more unstable weather and colder temperatures
The second date (mid/end of June to July) brings warmer temperatures and often more stable weather. All mountaineers benefit from this, whether on skis, snowboard or snowshoes. Skiers usually have to carry their skis further, but in the summit area conditions are definitely better (less harsh, softer snow). The glaciers warm up slowly, but are generally still very stable (the crevasses are closed). In short:
+ good weather with warmer temperatures
+ ideal for snowshoes and good for skiers
The third date (July to mid-August) brings the warmest temperatures, but the glaciers also soften, which leads to a greater risk of crevasses. The route is well prepared by teams in advance, critical points are secured with fixed ropes, and the route is certainly well prepared.
+ warm temperatures, tracked ascent
- Greater risk of crevasses
Later in the year you have to expect icier conditions and open crevasses. From mid-August onwards, the weather also becomes more unstable. Therefore, we do not offer expeditions to Muztagh Ata at this time and recommend other expeditions instead, such as 7000m peaks in Kyrgyzstan or Tajikistan.
Snowshoes or skis with skins are necessary for all participants who wish to climb Muztagh Ata. Snowshoes can be rented from us (on site).
To participate in our SummitClimb Muztagh Ata expedition, each participant needs their personal equipment recommended here.
up to - 30°C / with wind chill
-factor down to - 45°C
skitour, 7000m, very cold, very windy, dry
Visa for China must be obtained in advance from the embassy in your home country. For most nationalities the visa for travel through Kyrgyzstan can be issued on arrival.
Prerequisite: The ascent is carried out in independent, self-reliant rope teams under the supervision of the expedition leader. If possible, the expedition leader accompanies the team to the summit, but no guiding activity takes place. Participants must be independent alpinists who have a good understanding of glacier mountaineering. An above-average level of fitness is necessary for the ascent. Knowledge of the symptoms and treatment of altitude sickness and frostbite should be known to avoid this danger. All participants must be able to work well together as a team. Experience in mountaineering/trekking around 6000m altitude should be brought along.
Technical requirements for the ski ascent of Muztagh Ata: Solid skiing skills and experience in alpine ski tours are required. Slopes up to max. 30° steepness. The basic techniques of crevasse rescue should be known. The latter can be refreshed during the acclimatization phase.
Technical requirements for the snowshoe ascent of Muztagh Ata: experience of walking in the terrain and experience of high-altitude tours are required. The basic techniques of crevasse rescue should be known. The latter can be refreshed during the acclimatization phase.
Physical requirements: Physical condition for an ascent of at least 800 meters and a duration of up to 10h with skis or snowshoes at an altitude of 7000m. Condition and stamina for the long descent.
Danger note: This expedition is associated with subjective dangers (high-altitude sickness, climbing mistakes, etc.) and objective dangers (avalanches, crevasse fall, weather events, etc.). Even though we try to conduct the tour as safely as possible with all our experience, we cannot guarantee your safety. A high degree of personal responsibility and risk awareness is necessary. Your participation in our expedition is at your own risk and responsibility.
Every year we organise our Muztagh Ata expedition on three different dates. The earlierst date (beginning of June) is more suitable for ski ascents due to larger amounts of snow from winter (= better downhill!). The second date (end of June to mid-July) generally brings more stable weather and higher temperatures and is usually still suitable for ski ascents. In the third date it is preferable to ascend with snowshoes.
Since 8/Jan 2023 China is open again for foreigners, but tourist visas and permits for mountaineering for Xinjiang are not issued yet (status: 27/02/2023).
Therefore, it is important that you are open to one of the three options:
At the latest 2 months before the start of the season we will decide to cancel the expedition. However, until then we have to count on registered participants in order to proceed with the expedition planning.
It is important to note that a normal entry visa for China is not sufficient for a trip to the Xinjiang Autonomous Region for mountaineering.
The visa should be obtained only after registering for the tour according to our prescribed process.
"Overall we were happy with the trip and enjoyed it. We felt that we were in safe hands with Felix too, and really appreciated his leadership and flexible style. What worked well: - Felix, and his leadership and style. He is knowledgeable, flexible and fun to be with; cheerful, enthusiastic, and a real expert in his field. He also adapted the plan for us several times as the trip unfolded - Nicholas: he is organized, and goes the extra mile for his clients. We saw this in several things. He took us to dinner, organized a good hotel and responded fast to many requests and questions ... You could explain that we would likely climb from base camp to camp 1, 5-7 times, and camp 1 to camp 2, 2-3 times, to give us more of a feel for the extent of uphill and the approach to acclimatize for the summit."
(Bruce and Fraser USA/Canada - 06. August 2019 )
15. Jun - 12. Jul 2025
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Dear climber, our home valley lies in Switzerland so all our information is originally in German. Yet, we are currently translating this page into English! Work is in progress, but please contact us if you are interested in this tour. We speak German, English, French, Polish, Spanish, Russian, Swahili, and even Mandarin. We will be happy to assist you.
During the Muztagh Ata Expedition, we will stay 7 times in hotels or yurt camps as planned.
Supplement for single room accommodation during arrival and departure, where we stay in hotels in Bishkek and Kashgar and the yurt at Tash Rabat.
Additional nights on the mountain remain the same for all participants:
In the base camp of Mustagh Ata, each participant will receive a single tent. In the higher camps, the tents will be shared: 2 participants per tent.
