Salento Páramo Salento
Alta Montaña Responsable
2 Días / 1 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 operations
Integration with the rural economy
This high-mountain trek is a circuit that begins and ends in Salento, connecting strategic ecosystems of the Coffee Region in a challenging yet profoundly enriching experience.
The meeting point will be in Salento, from where we will travel to the Cocora Valley to begin the trek.
The route ascends gradually along traditional trails to the Estrella de Agua area, a transition point into páramo ecosystems. From there, we continue to Finca Primavera, where we will spend the night, with rest areas and meals in a high-mountain rural setting.
The second day ascends to altitudes close to 4,000 meters above sea level, where, on a clear day, it’s possible to see high-altitude landmarks such as Nevado del Tolima and Paramillo del Quindío. Afterward, a gradual descent begins, passing through rural farms, high Andean forest, and traditional trails until returning to the Cocora Valley and Salento.
This trek is physically demanding, with constant weather changes and exposure to harsh mountain conditions. It operates under principles of minimal environmental impact.
Itinerary
DAY 1 – Ascent to high mountain
DAY 2 – Moorland Crossing and Return
Include
Local transportation (Salento – Cocora – Salento)
Professional guide (5th Element)
1 night's accommodation in a mountain farm
Full board (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, and 1 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 for 10+ 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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