Muztagh Ata Climbing 7546m

Muztagh Ata (7546m) (means the “Father of Ice Mountain”) is situated at Xinjiang region, the north-west of China. It is well known as the world's easiest peak of 7000m level due to its gentle western slope and the comparatively drier weather, hundreds of climbers visit Muztagh Ata annually because its accessibility and less difficulty, also the excellent skiing peak.

The climbing season is from late June to July during the summer for maximum 20 days. The traditional west ridge climbing route has an average gentle slope of 10-20 degrees, and there are a few visible and invisible crevasses on the route. There are four camps at Muztagh Peak, base camp BC (4400m), C1 (5400m), C2 (6200m) and C3 (6850m), all 4 camps are built on the flat snow place.

Climbing Route

The main section from BC to C1 is the gravel slope trail, a small amount of snow section, the slope is 15-25 degrees, and it usually takes 3-4 hours.

From BC to C1

C1 to C2, there is the most dangerous section of 5700-5900m due to invisible crevasses. It takes 5-7 hours.

From C1 to C2

The section from C2 to C3 require snowshoes or snowboards.   At an altitude of 6500-6800m, there is a large snow slope with an average slope of 30 degrees; it usually takes 5-8 hours.

From C2 to C3

The section from C3 is the slope of 15-25 degrees, which requires a particularly long walking, usually takes 6-7 hours.。

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2027 June 18th ～ July 28th

Days: 19

Start Venue:Kashgar, Xinjiang, China

Grade: High

Max Altitude: 7546m

Price：28800CNY - 57800CNY

Muztagh Ata

C1

C2

C3

Masherbrum®, established in 2018, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, focuses on providing international expedition services. We are a Certified Expedition Company for inbound foreigner climbing by the authority. Our philosophy is: Safe, Successful and affordable in the expedition.

Mr. Tang Chunming (Donald)

Language: English&Chinese   

Founder of Masherbrum®

FCCA Member (Fellow of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)

MSc Professional Accountancy   from University of London

Prior controlling manager in Bosch Asia Pacific

FICO expert of SAP system

Certified mountain guide of Sichuan Mountaineering Association

Chinese Marathon amateur elite runner

3 GAP years international backpacker travelling

Solo motorbiking in the Qing-Tibet Plateau

Vice-group leader of 2018 chinese Everest Expedition team

Group leader of 2021 Reddomain International Climbing, 2024-2025 Lenin Peak and Elbrus International Climbing

Climbed: Dafeng&Erfeng,Mt.Haba,Riguolenjue,Nochma Peak,Half-ridge Peak, Elbrus, Kilimanjaro, Chola Shan, Reddomain, Lenin Peak,Manaslu etc.

Mr. Wang Yunqiang

Language: English&Chinese

Bachelor Degree

Certifed mountain guide

10+ times climbing leader for Muztag Ata(7000m level),Yuzhu peak and Animaqin   (6000m level) etc snow mountains

Climbed Muztag Ata,Yuzhu peak,Animaqin,Mt. Bogda and Nianbaoyuze

Mr. Jin Wen Hui

Language: Chinese   

Certifed mountain guide

20+ times climbing guide for Muztag Ata and Noijinkangsang (7000m level), Mt. Chola,Yuzhu peak,Animaqin, Reddomain (6000m level) etc snow mountains

Climbed Noijinkangsang,Muztag Ata,Mt. Chola,Yuzhu peak, Animaqin, Nianbaoyuze, Little Konka and Reddomain.

Day 01 Arrive in Kashgar, Xinjiang, Check-in hotel

We can arrange airport pick-up for you, transfer to the hotel.

Day 02 Drive to Subashi/ 204 town (3800m) from Kashgar

Driving to 204 highway town along the Karakoram highway for a distance 200km in 5 hours, stay in Subashi/204 town.

Day 03 Hike to base camp (4400m)

Your luggage will be transferred to base camp by the jeep, you will hike to BC in 4 hours.

Day 04 Rest Day in Base camp (4400m)

Today you will be able to take a look at the location and acclimatize.

Day 05 BC to ABC/C1, back to base camp

Today you will ascent to ABC/Camp 1 (5400 m). There is a good trail along the ridge of the rocky mountainside to ascent, after arrival in C1, we will descent to BC.

Day 06 Rest Day in Base Camp (4400m)

Day 07 BC to C1, overnight in C1

Day 08 C1 to C2 (6200m), overnight in C2

Today you will ascent from Camp 1 (5200 m) to Camp 2 (6200 m). You must be very careful because there are many visible and invisible crevasses.

Day 09 C2 descent to BC

Day 10 Rest Day in BC

Day 11 Rest Day in BC

Day 12 BC to C1

Day 13 C1 to C2

Day 14 C2 to C3

Ascent from Camp 2 (6200 m) to Camp 3 (6850 m). This part is a wide snow and ice ridge. In the beginning of the route there are some hidden crevasses.

Day 15 C3-Summit 7546m-C2

We start in the early morning heading to the summit, the ascent to the peak is a wide and gentle snowy ridge, the route is marked in flag. The highest point - Muztagh Ata peak is a small “island” of black rocks.

After summit, we descent to Camp 2 for overnight staying.

Day 16 C2 to BC

Day 17 BC-Kashgar

Your luggage will be carried by camels and you hike to 204 town, the transport is waiting for you to transfer back to Kashgar.

Day 18 Reserve day

Day 19 Kashgar departure, transfer to Kashgar airport

Actual itinerary may be adjusted due to weather conditions

Standard Package:

45800CNY*/pax for foreigner   1 guide serves 2 members ( two people sign up together)

VIP Package:

57800CNY*/pax for foreigner   1 guide serves 1 member

Registration Deadline 2026 March 15th   

Down Payment 10000CNY

* Participant has attended Masherbrum trip may enjoy reduced 1500CNY discount

*   Early bird price: 1000CNY less each if sign-up before 2027 Feb 1st.

* Group purchase price: 2+ persons together enjoy 500CNY less each

1. Climbing Permit for foreigner

2. English speaking group leader assigned to the expedition group

3. BC single tent staying

4. Hotel accommodation:   2 nights in Kashgar (4-star hotel, single room), 1 night in Subashi/204 Town, maximum 10 nights in Base Camp

5. Meals in Base Camp

6. The transportation transfer between China Kashgar airport - Kashgar city - Subashi/204 town

7. Baggage transportation by jeep between Subashi/204 Town and Base Camp (40kg/pax limit)

8. Base Camp facility: dining tent, kitchen, sleeping tent&mattress,toilet, electric charging

9. Summit certificate

1. Climbing Permit for foreigner

2. Mountain guide service at 1 guide serves 1 member(VIP package), 1 guide serves 2 members( Standard package)

3.   C1 C2 C3 high mountain tent (2-3 people/tent) and food, hot water in the climbing

4. Hotel accommodation:   2 nights in Kashgar(4-star hotel, single room), 1 night in Subashi/204 Town (Single Room or Dorm.Bed), maximum 10 nights in Base Camp

5. Food:   Meals in Base Camp, C1, C2 and C3 as itinerary dates

6. The transportation between Kashgar and Subashi/204 town

7.   Baggage transportation by jeep between Subashi/204 Town and Base Camp (40kg/pax limit)

8.   Base Camp facility: dining tent, kitchen, sleeping tent&mattress, toilet, electric charging

9.   Summit certificate

1.   Arrival and departure flights

2.   China Entry Visa fee

3.   Expedition insurance

4.   Summit bonus (Standard package 2000CNY, VIP package 4000CNY)

5.   Meals and extra nights hotel and extra nights in BC

6.   Porter service

7. Personal Expenses: Telephone, SIM card Internet, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages, Personal Trekking /Climbing Gears

8. Any other item not listed in “Price Includes” section

Extra service price for reference:   

- Snowshoes using in the climbing: 600CNY

- Personal guide during climbing: 1 guide 28000CNY (Standard&VIP package include this service)

- High camps cost: 600CNY/tent/night of Camp1 – Camp3 ( (Standard&VIP package include this service)

-   Porter service: BC-C1:100CNY/kg、C1-C2:200CNY/kg、C2-C3:400CNY/kg

- Down suits renting price: 2000CNY for Kailas 8000m down suits

- Mountain boots renting price: 1500CNY for Kailas 8000m mountain boots

- Oxygen: 4L oxygen cylinder 6000CNY/bottle, high mountain transportation cost 2000CNY/bottle

- Gas cartridges 230g 30CNY/pc (Standard&VIP package include this service)

Camping: Sleeping bag 1 (comfort rating -30°C, high camp using) and Sleeping bag 2( comfort rating -10°C, BC using),Mattress,Trekking boots

Clothing: Waterproof jacket, Waterproof over trousers, 8000m Down jacket, Fleece jacket and trouser, 2 underwear, 3 pairs of thermal socks, Mitten for 8000m level, Waterproof gloves, warm hat, sunhat

Bags: Backpack 70 L +, Small bag 30L, Duffle Bag 120-150L

Drinking: Thermal mug（1L）

Accessories: Hiking stick, Gaiters, Snow Goggles (spare sunglass), Headtorch with batteries, Washbag, Sun protection

Technical gears: 8000m level Mountain boots, Snowshoes,Harness, 1 Carabiner

8000-meter Down Jacket TOREAD/KALIAS

The member shoulld be physically fit to the climbing sports, any major physical injuries, undergone surgery,   chronic disease etc information must declare,your medical health report from your doctor/hospital is required.

The down payment 10000CNY should be made by the registration deadline 2027 March 15th and the remaining payment will be paid at once climbing permit issued. The payment refund will not happen due to member personal reason after Day1.

Inquiry - application   - down payment- trip ready

Registration Deadline: 2027 March 15th