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-28.71, 28.90 · rel 8681708
-28.71, 28.90 · rel 8681708
Mont-aux-Sources Challenge
27,2 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
KwaZulu-Natal · -28.71°N ·
28.90°E
27,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
23
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Cave
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 11 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× viewpoint
2× Attraction
2× cave
5× summit
Thukela Falls
viewpoint ·
on the route
27,2 km
100%
Mahai Falls
Attraction ·
on the route
27,2 km
100%
Sentinal Caves
cave ·
on the route
27,2 km
100%
Mahai Cave
cave ·
26 m off route
27,2 km
100%
The Nek
summit ·
48 m off route
27,2 km
100%
Beacon Buttress
summit ·
51 m off route
27,2 km
100%
The Pudding
summit ·
133 m off route
27,2 km
100%
The Dome
summit ·
173 m off route
27,2 km
100%
The Crack
Attraction ·
235 m off route
27,2 km
100%
Sentinel
summit ·
315 m off route
27,2 km
100%
Lookout Rock
viewpoint ·
457 m off route
27,2 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Mont-aux-Sources Challenge is 27.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mont-aux-Sources Challenge takes approximately 6h 46min to complete.
No, Mont-aux-Sources Challenge is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Mont-aux-Sources Challenge starts near coordinates -28.6874, 28.9531.
Mont-aux-Sources Challenge is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.