Your flight will arrive into Calgary today and you will be transfered to Lake Louise to meet your mountain guides for a briefing and welcome dinner. After meeting the rest of your trekking partners, you will turn in for the night, ready to start the challenge bright and early tomorrow morning. (D).
Accomodation: Hostel in Lake Louise.
Transportation: 199kms, 2hrs 5mins
After breakfast, we head to a less explored and stunning area of Banff National Park. Starting on the shores of Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, we hike through the Larch Valley to reach Sentinel Pass on the shoulder of Mt Temple. From here we can descend on the other side of the pass reaching Paradise Valley to complete a loop trail taking us back to Moraine Lake road or return the way we came.
Either option we choose will be the right one, as we’ll be surrounded by stunning scenery threoughout the trek. We’ll return to our hostel in time to watch the sun dipping low behind the mountains and prepare our dinner in great company. (B, L, D).
Accomodation: Hostel in Lake Louise.
Hike: Sentinel Pass Hike: 6hrs to 8hrs of trekking / 11.5km or 17km / +800m, -900m.
Transportation: 30kms, 40mins
With the Victoria Glacier as a backdrop to its emerald green silence, Lake Louise is one of the most famed and visited landmarks in the Canadian Rockies. We head out early and enjoy a serene moment on the shores of Lake Louise. After feasting our eyes and filling our cameras with this natural gem, we head off for the stunning Plaines of Six Glaciers trail.
Skirting along the flank of Mt Whyte the trail is a steady 5.5kms climb that rewards you with exceptional views of Lake Louise and a quaint little tea house. An extra 1.5kms will get you to a unique vantage point on Abbott Pass and the Victoria Glacier. If we feel like something a little bit more challenging, we can opt to climb to the top of the Big Beehive before hiking down to Lake Agnes and back to Lake Louise. With 905m of height gain, this trek is sure to get those muscles working, but the culmination of reaching the summit are well worth the efforts. (B, L, D).
Accomodation: Hostel in Lake Louise.
Hike: Plains of 6 Glaciers Hike: 5hrs to 7hrs of trekking/ 15kms to 19.4kms / 420m to 905m elevation.
Transportation: 10kms, 20mins.
Today, we keep pushing west to reach Yoho National Park. Yoho is a Cree expression meaning amazement and wonder. With its massive icefields, impressive waterfalls and jade green lakes, Yoho is a special place with an incredible density of must-sees. We start our exploration of the park by visiting Emerald Lake, one of its more well-known attractions.
After admiring the lake and perhaps enjoying a coffee on the Lodge’s terrasse, we head out to Hamilton Lake for an 11km hike that will take us past Hamilton Falls on the way to a beautiful alpine tarn. On the way back to our accommodation, we can stop at the natural bridge and at the spiral tunnel viewpoint to have an up-close look at this engineering marvel. Dinner in one of Lake Louise’s restaurants (not included). (B,L).
Accomodation: Hostel in Lake Louise.
Hike: Hamilton Lakes Hike: 5 to 6hrs of trekking / 12kms / +830m.
Transportation: 76kms, 1hr 5mins.
This morning we tackle one of Yoho’s signature treks: the Iceline Trail. The trail starts next to the majestic Takakkaw Falls. At 373m they are the 2nd highest in Canada. We’ll take the time to admire them at leisure before, during and after our hike. According to how we proceed we’ll also get to see Laughing Falls and Twin Falls.
Taking us up the east side of the President’s Range this trek offers incredible views of the falls, of the Waputik Icefield and the Daly Glacier to the east.
After reaching a Plateau near Yoho Pass, we have a few different options for the return route. We can choose to do the complete 20km loop through the little Yoho valley or shave off a few kms cutting through Celeste Lake. We return to our accommodation to relax and enjoy dinner. (B,L,D).
Accomodation: Hostel in Lake Louise.
Hike: Iceline Trail Hike: 6-8hrs of trekking / 12kms or 20kms according to the option / 710m elevation.
Transportation: 74kms, 1hr 15mins.
Today we will drive near to Banff to hike the Edit and Cory Pass Circuit, a classic for those who can handle a little challenge. On top of stunning views, this trail is the most varied hike close to Banff, taking you in to a number of different micro ecosystems – from a steep and dry ridge, to an arid pass, back through to a lush forest. For dinner tonight we head up on the Banff Gondola to reach the summit of Sulphur Mountain to enjoy a mountain top buffet dinner as the grande finale. (B,L,D).
Accomodation: High Country Inn hotel 3*or similar.
Hike: Edit and Cory Pass Circuit Trek: 14.3kms, 1075m elevation gain, 6-8hrs trekking.
Transport: 60kms, 40mins
After breakfast, you will transfer to Calgary airport for your flight home. (B).
Transport: 145kms, 1hr 30mins.
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