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Shuangqiao Gou (双桥沟)

International > Asia > China > Sichuan Province

Description

This stunning valley is one of the three valleys in the Siguniangshan National Park. Located in a remote, mountainous part of Sichuan Province, Shuangqiao Gou takes 5-6 hours to reach by 4X4 vehicle, over freeway, highway, a destroyed road, a 4500m mountain pass, and many, many switchbacks. Once there, visitors can enjoy fantastic ice and alpine climbing. The ice season is generally from mid-December through the end of February. With many long routes, there is plenty to explore. About 50 ice routes have been documented thus far, with many more to be explored. Several peaks in the area remain unclimbed.

Getting There

Fly to Chengdu Airport, hire a 4X4 and driver, drive to Rilong, then Shuangqiao Gou.

Routes from Left to Right

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Photo of 2015. Climber on the right side of Rainbow Icefall.
[Hide Photo] Photo of 2015. Climber on the right side of Rainbow Icefall.