The Everest High Route and the ascent of Island Peak

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, we will be met at the airport and transferred to our hotel in the city center. Lunch and the afternoon are free. Depending on our arrival time, you can choose to relax, explore the city center, or make final preparations. We will then meet our guide for the first briefing about the trip. Welcome dinner with the guide and the rest of the group.

NB The "welcome" dinner may be postponed to the last day of the trip if the entire group has not yet arrived on site.

As an option, the most motivated can get up at dawn to climb Gokyo Ri (approximately 5 hours round trip and 570m of elevation gain). Back at the lodge, we take a short rest before embarking on a brief day, perfect for recovering before tackling the second pass, Cho La, the following day. We cross the moraines of the immense glacier bordering Gokyo and enjoy the breathtaking view of Cho Oyu. Arrival in Dragnag, rest.

Note: Climbing Gokyo Ri is optional. We recommend it if the weather was unfavorable the previous day (the view is more or less similar to that of Renjo La). Otherwise, it may be better to conserve your energy for later, or to allow your body more time to acclimatize to the altitude. If you have any doubts, the guide will be able to advise you on the best option.

A memorable day for all mountain lovers: the "pilgrimage" to Everest Base Camp! We ascend the moraines of the valley facing Pumori and soon pass Gorak Shep, where we'll spend the night. We continue up to the foot of "Icefall," the famous serac cascade located on the route between Everest Base Camp and Camp 1. We descend from the ridge and reach the glacial plateau on which Base Camp sits. Surrounded by mountains from Pumori to Nuptse, the glacial cirque is breathtaking. After savoring the moment, we retrace our steps to return to the tourist hamlet of Gorak Shep.

Note: The round trip to base camp is optional.

We continued our descent, with the silhouette of Ama Dablam behind us. We descended into the valley until we reached Imja Khola, 600 meters lower. The path then climbed sharply up the opposite slope to join a balcony trail that skirts the mountain back to Namche Bazaar.

NB Depending on the level of fatigue in the group, the guide may suggest extending the stage, in order to reduce the walking time of the following day.

Flight to Ramechhap airport, then drive to Kathmandu. Arrival in the evening.

Note: The Lukla-Ramechhap flight is subject to weather conditions. It may be delayed or cancelled. To mitigate this possibility, we have scheduled a day of free time in Kathmandu the following day.

A free day in the Nepalese capital. From the hotel, you can explore the Thamel tourist district, the old city, and Durbar Square, with its UNESCO World Heritage-listed historical monuments, on foot. The historical sites of the Kathmandu Valley are also accessible by taxi. [Lunch and dinner at your leisure]

NB This day can be used as a safety day in case the Lukla - Ramechhap flight is cancelled the day before (flights do not take off if the weather is bad).

- "Kathmandu Valley Tour" option (to be paid upon registration): Today we offer a guided tour of the main sites in the Kathmandu Valley: Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath, and Bodnath. (See 'Options' section). In the event of cancellation of your Lukla-Kathmandu flight, the cost will be refunded.

Last morning at leisure in Kathmandu. Opportunity to do some last-minute shopping, continue exploring the capital at your own pace, or simply relax. For those with a night flight, evening transfer to Kathmandu airport. Overnight stay at the hotel for those departing the following morning. [Meals not included].

*Check-out from your room is at 12pm.

Arrival in France.