All our climbs over 5000 meters on every continent

Expeditions Unlimited guides you on the climb of peaks over 5000 meters, as a goal in itself, or to complete the challenges of the Seven Summits, the Seven Volcanic Summits, or as a natural progression towards a 6000 and then 7000-meter summit. In Europe, we climb Elbrus (5642 m) and in Africa, we climb Kilimanjaro (5895 m), Mount Kenya Batian Peak (5199 m) or Mount Stanley (5109 m) in the Rwenzori region of Uganda. We climb Mount Damavand (5610 m) in Iran, the highest volcano in Asia, and Pic de Orizaba (5636 m) in Mexico, the highest volcano in North America. Together with our sister activity Tamera, we climb Cotopaxi (5897 m) in Ecuador, and set off on a 1500 km Great Himalayan Trail across Nepal, climbing numerous passes at over 5000 meters.

These expeditions at over 5000 meters require good physical condition, and many do not require mountaineering techniques. Hypoxic stress, particularly at over 6000 meters and on short expeditions with little time for acclimatization, can make these climbs more difficult than they appear. These expeditions are supervised by recognized and experienced local expedition leaders. On each of these expeditions, we offer a H24 medical hotline. Together, we build your itinerary to your first 6000. We offer beginner and advanced mountaineering courses in our Adventure School, climbs over 4000 meters in the Alps, 6000 meters peaks as well as an unrivalled range of expeditions to 7000 and 8000-meter peaks, enabling you to progress at your own pace.

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05/09/2022

Africa Ascent of Kilimanjaro at 5895 meters Machame route

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Ascension du Kilimandjaro à 5895 mètres en Tanzanie

Ascension des Rwenzori et safari en Ouganda

Africa

African trilogy, climbing the three highest peaks in Africa

Climb this legendary summit via the southwest face and the beautiful Machame route in 7 days, for better acclimatization. From the Shira Plateau to the Baranco Wall, a beautiful route.

Duration: 30 days

Physical difficulty:Challenging

Expedition:Exclusive

Technical difficulty:Climbing - Easy (F)

Activities:Trekking peak, Mountaineering

Group size:from 4 to 6 participants

Guaranteed next departure on 05/07/2026

price from€14,800

International flight not included

Ascension du Kilimandjaro à 5895 mètres voie Machame

Africa

Ascent of Kilimanjaro at 5895 meters Machame route

Climb this legendary summit via the southwest face and the beautiful Machame route in 7 days, for better acclimatization. From the Shira Plateau to the Baranco Wall, a beautiful route.

Duration: 11 days

Physical difficulty:Challenging

Expedition:Essential

Technical difficulty:Easy

Activity:Trekking peak

Group size:from 2 to 12 participants

Guaranteed next departure on 12/07/2026

price from€2,650

International flight not included

Africa

Ascent of Kilimanjaro to 5895 meters Rongai route

Climb Kilimanjaro via its northern slope in 7 days, with breathtaking views over the Kenyan plains. The wild and little-used Rongai route reaches the Mawenzi volcano before the summit assault.

Duration: 11 days

Physical difficulty:Challenging

Expedition:Original

Technical difficulty:Easy

Activity:Trekking peak

Group size:from 4 to 6 participants

Next departure on 23/06/2026

price from€2,750

International flight not included

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Africa

Ascent of Kilimanjaro at 5895 meters Northern Circuit Route

Climb Kilimanjaro via its western slope in 9 days. The Northern Route is a rare and little-used route, particularly beautiful, and designed to reach the summit with the best acclimatization.

Duration: 13 days

Physical difficulty:Challenging

Expedition:Original

Technical difficulty:Easy

Activity:Trekking peak

Group size:from 4 to 6 participants

Next departure on 12/07/2026

price from€3,350

International flight not included

Voyage d'aventure avec une vue aérienne de l'Iztaccihuat et du Popocatepeti

Voyage d'aventure au cratère du Nevado de Toluca

Americas

Climb pico de Orizaba volcano at 5636 meters in Mexico

Duration: 15 days

Physical difficulty:Challenging

Expedition:Exclusive

Technical difficulty:Climbing - Easy (F)

Activities:Mountaineering, Trekking

Group size:from 4 to 10 participants

Next departure on 09/01/2027

price from€5,690

International flight not included

Africa

Ascent of Kilimanjaro and mount Kenya

Climb this legendary summit via the southwest face and the beautiful Machame route in 7 days, for better acclimatization. From the Shira Plateau to the Baranco Wall, a beautiful route.

Duration: 17 days

Physical difficulty:Challenging

Expedition:Exclusive

Technical difficulty:Climbing - Easy (F)

Activity:Trekking peak

Group size:from 4 to 6 participants

Next departure: ask us

price from€5,600

International flight not included

Ascension du Damavand à 5610 mètres en Iran

Central Asia

Climb Mount Damavand volcano at 5610 meters in Iran

With its 5671 meters, the Damavand, legendary volcano, deserves well of his nickname of "Roof of Iran". We start with the easy ascent of the magnificent Lashgarak (4256 m) and then the Alam Kuh (4848…

Duration: 14 days

Physical difficulty:Challenging

Expedition:Exclusive

Technical difficulty:Climbing - Easy (F)

Activity:Mountaineering

Group size:from 4 to 10 participants

Next departure: ask us

price from€6,250

International flight not included

Ascension du sommet de l'Ebrouz dans le Caucase

Expédition au sommet ouest de l'Elbrouz dans le Caucase

Europe

Climb Elbrus at 5642 meters in Russia

The ascent of the roof of Europe by a less frequented, but more committed way than the southern slope. Optimized acclimation, a contingency day and Ifremmont medical assistance are the hallmarks of success.

Duration: 12 days

Physical difficulty:Not Available

Expedition:Essential

Technical difficulty:Climbing - Easy (F)

Activity:Mountaineering

Group size:from 4 to 8 participants

Next departure: ask us

price from€2,450

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Climbs over 5000 meters

Expeditions to peaks over 5000 meters, Seven Summits, Seven Volcanic Summits, Nepal

All our climbs over 5000 meters on every continent

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African trilogy, climbing the three highest peaks in Africa

Africa

Ascent of Kilimanjaro at 5895 meters Machame route

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Ascent of Kilimanjaro to 5895 meters Rongai route

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Ascent of Kilimanjaro at 5895 meters Northern Circuit Route

Americas

Climb pico de Orizaba volcano at 5636 meters in Mexico

Africa

Ascent of Kilimanjaro and mount Kenya

Central Asia

Climb Mount Damavand volcano at 5610 meters in Iran

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Climb Elbrus at 5642 meters in Russia

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