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| Elevation: | 529 ft |
| GPS: | 17.454, 104.914 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | Justin Loyka on Jan 31, 2012 |
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Description
Thakhek is a newly developed sport climbing area in the Karst limestone of southern Laos. If your looking to escape the party scene of Vang Vieng, Thakhek is the place to go. Currently there are around 100 developed sport climbs, and new climbs are being put up almost daily. The climbs range from 5.8 up to 5.13c, with a few projects for the ambitious folks. While a majority of the climbs are steep and pumpy, the cliff also boasts a wide selection of vertical to slightly overhanging technical routes, and a few multi-pitch routes with magnificent views of the valley.
Between the wide range of developed routes and the huge potential for new route, an average approach of about 5 minutes, and wonderful lodging and food right next to the cliff, Thakhek is certainly a destination for climbers visiting Laos.
Between the wide range of developed routes and the huge potential for new route, an average approach of about 5 minutes, and wonderful lodging and food right next to the cliff, Thakhek is certainly a destination for climbers visiting Laos.
Getting There
The climbs are located about 12 km east of Thakhek, on several of the limestone towers surrounding the Green Climbers Home. If you're staying in Thakhek (Traveler's Lodge or Inthira Hotel are recommendable) you can rent a bicycle or scooter in town and head west out of town on Rt 12 (towards Vietnam). Just past km marker #12 on the right is a dirt road to a farmhouse. Take the dirt road past the farm and back to the Green Climber's Home and you're 20 m from the climbs.
A better option is to get a tuk tuk out to the Climber's Home on your first day and stay there. The food is amazing and Uli and Tanja are fantastic hosts. Visit their website for more info: greenclimbershome.com/index…
All the climbs are an easy five minute or less walk from the Climber's Home, with a mild bushwhack to the two multi-pitches. They also have a newly published guidebook for sale ($15), with great descriptions of all the climbs.
A better option is to get a tuk tuk out to the Climber's Home on your first day and stay there. The food is amazing and Uli and Tanja are fantastic hosts. Visit their website for more info: greenclimbershome.com/index…
All the climbs are an easy five minute or less walk from the Climber's Home, with a mild bushwhack to the two multi-pitches. They also have a newly published guidebook for sale ($15), with great descriptions of all the climbs.
Classic Climbing Routes at Thakhek
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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Moab, UT
Kowloon, Hong Kong
More broadly, green climbers home is an awesome place to visit: the rock is perhaps the nicest I have visited in Asia. The approach to crazy horse seems long and arduous in comparison, accommodations are rustic but nice, staff are excellent, and thplace has a great vibe. Imagine a version of camp 4 plopped down in the Lao jungle, without the Bears, Rangers, and conga lines to get in, and better bathrooms. Food was great as well. Apr 6, 2015
Small Town, USA
Kowloon, Hong Kong
The most direct way is to fly from Bangkok to Nakon Phanom (also in Thailand). NP is currently served by Air Asia and Nok Air. From the NP airport, take a minibus to the main bus terminal. From there, you can catch the bus to Thakhek, which drops you off in the center of town. Then, hire a tuk tuk to drive you out to Green Climbers.
You will need a visa to enter Laos, process at the border. They require a passport photo, and Laos immigration will make a copy from your passport for a nominal fee.
Transport options vary depending on time of day: The cross-border bus does not run in the evening, and the tuk tuk driver will charge you more at night. Bus schedules are available on the Green Climbers website.
You can also order a driver from Green Climbers, who will collect you at the NP airport and take you directly to camp. Fee is a bit over $100 US, and the van seats 8-ish people. Oct 11, 2017
Lots of climbs now for people pursuing the wide range of climbing grades. Some of the most grippy tufa climbing you will find anywhere!! Get after it! Dec 30, 2017