CARRAUNTOOHIL

Scheduled weekly on Wednesday, Friday & Sunday

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A walk ideal for a person with a good fitness level and hillwalking experience.

"Guided walk Carrauntoohil" Available for booking on Airbnb

https://www.airbnb.ie/experiences/851937

DISCOUNT FOR GROUPS:

- 1 or 2 person (€60 per person)

- 3 or 4 (€55 pp)

- 5 or 6 (€45 pp)

ITINERARY:

- Meet time at 09:30 am

- Total distance of 13.5 km (8.5 miles approx.)

- About 950 metres (3,100 feet) total ascent

- 6+ hours duration

Walking easy first into the Hag’s Glen for 45 minutes to warm up, with a panoramic view over The MacGillycuddy’s Reeks. Then with short scrambles on the mountain path north of Lough Gouragh, and steep climb heading via O’Shea's Gully to the col on Beenkeragh ridge. Bearing southeast in about 20 minutes to the summit. Taking our time at the top to have lunch break. The views in a clear day are stunning.

The way down will be via Devil’s Ladder, a steep gully where some scrambling down is required; or ZigZag path; depending on weather conditions & safety.

REVIEW

Caitriona – Ireland – 2021

I feel very very grateful that I came across Cesar's guided hikes, my experience of Carrauntoohil couldn't have been better. I didn't have transport and Cesar went out of his way to collect and drop me back to Killarney for the hike. Cesar creates a very supportive and trusting ambience, championing us and choosing paths matching our abilities. He took us on less common routes that gave us the chance to experience some of the incredible beauty on the journey up and down Carrauntoohil. Cesar's passion for the mountains, nature and Kerry is infectious. I arrived in Killarney with the idea of climbing Carrauntoohil but without a plan and this experience really catered for that, I highly recommend!

CORRÁN TUATHAIL

Explore Carrauntoohil STAYING OFF THE BEATEN TRACKS.

SCHEDULED WEEKLY. REQUEST AVAILABILITY FOR A SUITABLE DAY

Carrauntoohil is a hard – strenuous walk tailored for people with hill walking experience and good fitness level, who are interested in staying off the beaten tracks, and hiking on scenic parts of the mountain that are seldom trod.

DISCOUNT FOR GROUPS:

- 1 or 2 person (€75 per person)

- 3 or 4 (€60 pp)

- 5 or 6 (€50 pp)

ITINERARY:

- Meet time at 09:30 am

- Total distance of 13-16 km approx

- Total ascent 1000-1200 metres approx

- 6+ hours duration

The route would involve steep climb, scrambling & exposure, but would be completely personalised to the abilities, fitness and equipment of the group to make a truly memorable experience.

There are several routes to reach Carrauntoohil summit. From Lisleibane public free car park our route choice would depend on the weather conditions.

Safety, freedom, flexibility, exploration & dynamic approach are key components in this hike.

REVIEW

Dave – Ireland – 2021

Everybody talks about the Devils Ladder at Carrauntoohil, Cesar brought me up O'Shea’s Gully (where I swam in Ireland's highest lake) to the summit (where the view was spectacular and down the heavenly gate and the views and route was fantastic. I would not have know about this route at all, only for Cesar guiding the way, and the journey felt like being in a Lord of the Rings movie and I was on an epic quest! I would highly recommend the experience.

Anne - UK - 2019 - Walk to Caher - Carrauntoohil

We have been for a few fabulous hikes and tours in Kerry with Cesar Lopez. He is a considerate and knowledgeable guide, who plans our route very carefully and adapts to the weather changes. He is mindful of everyone's limits and capabilities. Cesar shares his great sense of adventure with calm. We can highly recommend him as a guide.