Carstensz Pyramid Expedition
Indonesia · Asia · Technical trek · score 65/100
Security flag. Papua security situation; expeditions run with security protocols
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At a glance
| Countries | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Central Papua |
| Type | Technical trek |
| Length | 60 km |
| Typical duration | 12-16 days |
| Difficulty | 5/5 (Very hard) |
| Max altitude | 4884 m |
| Best season | year-round (weather windows) |
| Start | Sugapa village |
| End | base camp - summit - return |
| Permit / guide | yes - expedition permits and licensed guide mandatory |
| Special gear | rope+harness, helmet, fixed-line/via ferrata skills; glacier gear |
Score
65/100
Seven Summits giant: jungle approach to a 4,884 m rock climb on the highest island peak on Earth
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.
Notes
14-16 day expedition with ~6 trekking days to 4,300 m base camp; distance approximate; helicopter access variants exist
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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