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De Sa Pa a Ta Van (Norte de Vietnam)

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Distance
9.39 mi
Elevation gain
1,565 ft
Technical difficulty
Difficult
Elevation loss
3,110 ft
Max elevation
4,808 ft
TrailRank 
79 5
Min elevation
3,210 ft
Trail type
One Way
Moving time
4 hours 12 minutes
Time
7 hours 46 minutes
Coordinates
2643
Uploaded
April 26, 2024
Recorded
April 2024
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near Xóm Hai, Lào Cai Province (Vietnam)

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Taking advantage of the fact that we have come to Vietnam to visit our daughter who works here in Hanoi, we are also going to do some sightseeing in the north of the country. A visit to Vietnam is not complete without a stop in the beautiful Sapa (Sa Pa) district of Lao Cai province. Sapa is home to the 3,143-meter-high Mount Fansipan, called the roof of Indochina, and the valleys invite hiking through the endless rice fields for which Sapa is famous. These trails encompass lush bamboo forests, large valleys and vibrant hillsides. This spectacular area is a great way to learn about local customs and immerse yourself in the culture. Sapa is also home to many ethnic minorities who live in picturesque villages and the beauty of its fields, especially during the rice harvest, makes its landscapes an irresistible attraction for walking and enjoying nature.
Today's route can be called familiar because I have done it with my family, but "be careful", it is not, as we have gone outside the traditional, we have looked for local paths, nothing busy, there are unconventional sections and although not technically difficult If it gets complicated, there are surely easier alternatives in many parts of the hike. We have gone on our own but I recommend hiring a local guide, in the busiest areas we have seen them with more or less large groups. It will enhance your experience, help network with locals and contribute to the local economy rather than just passing by and using their limited facilities and resources without paying them back in some way.
"Anthropological" hiking from Sa Pa. It crosses villages of different ethnic groups: Lao Chai (H`mong), Ta Van (Dzay) and Giang Ta Chai (Dzao). We did it in 7.45 hours, stopping to eat at a local restaurant close to the arrival, already in the most populated area, moving 4.12 for 15 kilometers. I recommend a guide and the traditional route, you are warned if you follow this one. We are going to sleep in a charming hotel in the village of Ta Van. Most of the way is downhill, although it has some muddy slopes in some sections (bamboo forest).

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Salimos carretera

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Izquierda

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Saltamos la valla

PictographIntersection Altitude 4,528 ft
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Derecha

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Ojo, zona derrumbada

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Puente bambú

PictographBridge Altitude 4,104 ft
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Puente deteriorado

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PictographWaypoint Altitude 4,003 ft
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Valla

PictographIntersection Altitude 3,885 ft
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Izquierda de senda a camino

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Derecha

PictographBridge Altitude 3,776 ft
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Puente

PictographBridge Altitude 3,806 ft
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Puente algo deteriorado

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PictographWaypoint Altitude 3,586 ft
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Puente

PictographProvisioning Altitude 3,547 ft
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PictographIntersection Altitude 3,596 ft
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Derecha

PictographIntersection Altitude 3,642 ft
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Izquierda a senda

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Izquierda

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Salimos a sendero

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Izquierda

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Derecha

PictographProvisioning Altitude 3,924 ft
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PictographBridge Altitude 3,537 ft
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Puente

PictographIntersection Altitude 3,530 ft
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Derecha

PictographBridge Altitude 3,425 ft
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Puente

PictographPhoto Altitude 3,399 ft
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Foto

PictographBridge Altitude 3,281 ft
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Puente

PictographProvisioning Altitude 3,287 ft
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Restaurante donde comemos

PictographBridge Altitude 3,350 ft
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Puente

PictographBridge Altitude 3,189 ft
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Puente

PictographIntersection Altitude 3,255 ft
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Izquierda y derecha

Comments  (2)

  • Senda55 Apr 26, 2024

    Muy bonita.

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    pepemur Apr 26, 2024

    Muy atractiva visualmente esa ruta propuesta por tu retoña. Por lo que veo (y explicas) variada y con sus punticos cuidadosos. La descripción (como siempre) excelente y el reportaje gráfico, extenso y muy bonito.

    ¡Y solo de ida, Paco! (ironía modo "on").

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