Fansipan is a mountain in Vietnam, the highest in Indochina (comprising Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia), at 3,143 metres (10,312 ft). …
Update. I’m just about to book my flight. I hope to climb Fancy Pan end of October.
“the Roof of Indochina”
AT A GLANCE
3,143 meters (10,312ft), it’s the highest in Indochina- Northwest region of Vietnam, near the Chinese border
- 9km southwest of Sapa (Sa Pa) Township
- 1-3 days hiking
- pine forests, bamboo thickets and jungle
I’ll travel to the jumping off tourist town of Sa Pa. Hang out for a day or two looking at guided options. If I feel good, and the weather is reasonable, I’ll try for the one day up-and-down. About 10 hours total.
The best trip report I’ve seen was posted on mymilez:
We did not expect the climb to be so heavy. The trail was very steep and mostly ran in the rain forests and bamboo groves, by wet and slippery roots and rocks. …
Fansipan Peak was blocked due to snow fall damage January 2014.
Leave a comment if you have any advice for me. I’ve added Fansipan to our list of the best hikes in Asia.
besthike.com 