Toubkal Winter Ascent — 3 Days — Mount Toubkal
A true winter mountaineering objective. With crampons, ice axe and expert instruction, ascend a snow-clad Toubkal through crystalline light and empty trails — an unforgettable alpine experience.
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights · Difficulty: Strenuous · Max altitude: 4,167 m · Distance: 26 km · Group size: 1–6 · From: €420 per person
Highlights
- Winter summit with full technical support
- Crampon and ice-axe instruction
- Two nights at the refuge
- Snow-covered Atlas in its most dramatic season
Itinerary
Day 1 — Imlil to Refuge
Ascend the snowbound Mizane valley to the refuge, with a skills briefing on arrival.
Imlil → Toubkal Refuge · 6 hrs · 11 km · gain +1,470 m · Meals: Lunch, Dinner · Sleep: Refuge
Day 2 — Winter summit
Crampons on for a technical snow ascent to the summit, returning to the refuge for a second night.
Refuge → Refuge · 8 hrs · 10 km · gain +960 m · Meals: All · Sleep: Refuge
Day 3 — Descent to Imlil
A relaxed descent through thawing valleys back to Imlil.
Refuge → Imlil · 4 hrs · 11 km · gain 0 · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Sleep: End
What’s included
- Certified winter guide
- Crampons & ice axe
- Refuge accommodation
- All meals
- Transfers
Why choose this trek
Winter Toubkal demands experience and the right equipment. Our IFMGA-informed guides provide instruction, safety and the confidence to summit in snow.
Fitness & preparation
Strong fitness and comfort on steep snow required. Previous trekking experience recommended.
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