Salento El Cedral

Alta Montaña Responsable
3 Días / 2 Noches – 40 km aprox.

General description

“We don’t operate mass mountain tours; we design responsible expeditions where experience, safety, and a safe return are the priority.”

Our approach combines:
Real technical safety
Applied environmental education
Low-impact operation
Integration with the rural economy

This trek connects two emblematic regions of the Coffee Axis through a high-mountain route that traverses multiple ecosystems: Andean forest, cloud forest, and páramo (high-altitude moorland).

The route begins in the Cocora Valley, ascending gradually along traditional trails to mountain farms such as La Argentina or Buenos Aires, where the first night is spent.

On the second day, the trek enters Los Nevados National Natural Park, reaching altitudes of nearly 4,200 meters above sea level, crossing páramo ecosystems with high-altitude conditions. The day ends in the Berlín sector, where the second night is spent.

The third day begins the long descent to El Cedral Reserve in Pereira, traversing cloud forest and areas of high biodiversity. It concludes with 4×4 transport back to the city of Pereira.
This is a demanding trek with constant weather changes and significant accumulated physical exertion. Operations are conducted under principles of minimal environmental impact.

Itinerary

DAY 1 – Initial Ascent

DAY 2 – Crossing the moorland (Los Nevados National Natural Park)

DAY 3 – Descent into the Andean rainforest

Include

Local transportation (Salento – Cocora / El Cedral – Pereira)

Professional guide (5th Element)

2 nights' accommodation in a farm/refuge

Meals on the trail (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Trail snacks

Travel insurance

National Natural Park entrance fee management

Not Include

Personal expenses

Tips

Cancellation insurance

Personal porters

Risks

Acute mountain sickness

Hypothermia

Falls

Cracks in glaciers

Mandatory Clothing

Waterproof trekking boots

Waterproof jacket

Thermal jacket

Thermal base layer

Trekking pants

Gloves and hat

Headlamp

40–50 L backpack

Minimum hydration (2 liters)

Trekking poles

Safety Considerations

Highly variable climate

Exposure to cold, rain, and wind

Possible altitude sickness

Wet and slippery terrain

Important

DIFFICULTY LEVEL – CHALLENGING (3.5/5)

This trek:

Reaches altitudes exceeding 4,000 m
Involves long consecutive days of hiking
Features constant weather changes
Requires physical and mental stamina
Requires:
Good physical condition
Previous trekking experience (recommended)
Ability to hike 6–9 hours per day

ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUS – 5TH ELEMENT
This program operates under low-impact principles:

Small groups
Full waste return policy
Exclusive use of established trails
Respect for native flora and fauna
Coordination with local farms

No extraction of natural materials or alteration of the ecosystem is permitted

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