Makalu (8463 m a.s.l., Himalayas)

About peak Makalu

Čína

Vrchol Makalu was added here by Bouřka and info was completed by Bouřka a Martin Horáček.

Makalu is part of challenge: Eight-thousanders

5th highest mountain in the world and one of the most difficult eight-thousanders to reach. The first ascent was made by members of the French expedition Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy on June 15, 1955.

Significant ascents:
1. without oxygen - Marjan Manfreda, 1975
1. Czechoslovak - Milan Kriššák and Karel Schubert, 1976
1. solo - Jerzy Kukuczka, 1981
1. female - Kitty Kalon-Griss, 1990
1. female without oxygen - Soňa Boštíková, 1998
1. winter - Simone Moro and Denis Urubko, February 9, 2009

Chalet/accommodation

There is no chalet on the peak.

Stroller access

Peak is not stroller accessible.

Views

There are views from the peak.

Cable car

There is no cable car to this peak.

Equipment

Special equipment is required for this summit.

Accessibility

Permit.