Hiking / Mountaineering Trails

Hiking / Mountaineering Trails

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Hiking / Mountaineering in the Central Alps

The Central Alps is recommended for beginners as well as intermediate and advanced Hiking / Mountaineering climbers due to its easy access and location where many mountains are gathered. Among the many Hiking / Mountaineering routes leading to many mountains, we will guide you to recommended courses for beginners, intermediate climbers, and advanced climbers.

Elevation and elevation differences at major points

Not too physically demanding
Half-day course for beginners

Mt. Kiso-komagatake, the highest peak in the Central Alps at 2,956 meters above sea level. There is a steep Hacchozaka slope immediately after leaving the hotel, but once you climb Hacchozaka and reach the ridge, the view opens up, and the rest of the trail is a gentle Hiking / Mountaineering trail. It is not too physically demanding and can be enjoyed as a half-day course!

Mt. Kiso-komagatake to the summit
About 4 hours round trip

Hotel Senjojiki Sta.
(Senjojiki Sta.)

Elevation : 2,612 meters
1 way (Ascending)

Approx. 60 min.
6 return (downhill)

Approx. 50 min.
Approx. 1 km
Nokoshi Jodo
Elevation : 2,850 meters
2 way (Ascending)

Approx. 20 min.
5 return (downhill)

Approx. 20 min.
Approx. 500m
Nakadake
Elevation: 2,925 meters
3 way (Ascending)

Approx. 40 min.
4 return (downhill)

Approx. 40 min.
Approx. 500m
Mt. Kiso-komagatake!
Elevation : 2,956 meters

Don’t forget to prepare for Hiking / Mountaineering!

Hiking / Mountaineering is recommended from July to October. (Snow gear is required from November to June.)
Even though the mountain is easy to climb, please do not underestimate it and make sure you are well equipped and submit a Hiking / Mountaineering report before setting out.

About Hut (mountain lodge)


Contact Remarks
Houken Sanso Lodge Regular Season
Tel: +81-90-5507-6345
January–June
Tel: +81-90-7804-2185

Restrooms available
(fee required)
Tenguso Lodge
Summit Lodge
Kiso Summit Hut Regular Season
Tel: +81-264-52-3882

Restrooms available
(fee required)

Early morning departure is recommended!
Intermediate course

Senjojiki Cirque is the most representative curl in the Central Alps, but there are many other curls in the area. Among them, the course around Nogaike, the only glacial lake in the Central Alps, is a challenging course that is a bit long and requires a lot of physical strength.
Use a hotel and leave early in the morning to enjoy the beautiful scenery before the afternoon gas comes out. In years with heavy snowfall, there is still snow on the course even in late July, so please be careful.

Around Nogaike Pond
About 5.5 hours round trip -” course

Hotel Senjojiki Sta.
(Senjojiki Sta.)

Elevation : 2,612 meters
1 way (Ascending)

Approx. 60 min.
Approx. 1 km
Nokoshi Jodo
Elevation : 2,850 meters
2 way (Ascending)

Approx. 20 min.
Approx. 500m
Nakadake
Elevation: 2,925 meters
3 way (Ascending)

Approx. 40 min.
Approx. 500m
Mt. Kiso-komagatake!
Elevation : 2,956 meters
4 way (Ascending)

Approx. 60 min.
Approx. 500m
Nogaike Branch
Elevation 2,670 meters
5 return (down)

Approx. 20 min.
Approx. 200m
dark-red pigment
Elevation : 2,655 meters
6 return (down)

Approx. 35 min.
Approx. 500m
Komagai no Ike
Elevation : 2,710 meters
7 return (down)

Approx. 40 min.
Approx. 1 km
Nokoshi Jodo
Elevation : 2,850 meters
8 return (down)

Approx. 50 min.
Approx. 1 km

Hotel Senjojiki Sta.
(Senjojiki Sta.)

Elevation : 2,612 meters

Don’t forget to prepare for Hiking / Mountaineering!

Hiking / Mountaineering is recommended from July to October. (Snow gear is required from November to June.)
Even though the mountain is easy to climb, please do not underestimate it and make sure you are well equipped and submit a Hiking / Mountaineering report before setting out.

About Hut (mountain lodge)

Contact Remarks
Houken Sanso Lodge Regular Season
Tel: +81-90-5507-6345
January–June
Tel: +81-90-7804-2185

Restrooms available
(fee required)
Tenguso Lodge
Summit Lodge
Kiso Summit Hut Normal TEL. +81-264-52-3882
Restrooms available
(fee required)

Recommended for those accustomed to Hiking / Mountaineering

Mt. Hoken to the west, and is the only single peak in the Central Alps. There is no Hiking / Mountaineering trail from the Kiso side, and the only way to climb the mountain is to follow the ridge from the main ridge. Therefore, there are few visitors, and the mountain area is quiet and rich in nature.
The abundance of Alpine Plants is one of the best in the Central Alps, and this course is recommended for those who want to enjoy flowers. However, be careful of afternoon thunderstorms, as the course has large elevation differences and there are no shelter huts along the way. It is best to stay at a hotel and leave early in the morning. The course is long, so it is recommended for those who are used to Hiking / Mountaineering.

To Mt. Minosawadake
about 6 hours or more round trip” course

Hotel Senjojiki Sta.
(Senjojiki Sta.)

Elevation : 2,612 meters
1 way (Ascending)

Approx. 30 min.
6 return (downhill)

Approx. 25 min.
Approx. 800m
Kyuurakudai
Elevation : 2,825 meters
2 way (Ascending)

Approx. 15 min.
5 return (downhill)

Approx. 10 min.
Approx. 200m
Mt. Minosawadake Branch
Elevation : 2,880 meters
3 way (Ascending)

Approx. 150 min.
4 return (downhill)

Approx. 150 min.
Approx. 2 km
Mt. Sanzawa
Elevation : 2,847 meters

Don’t forget to prepare for Hiking / Mountaineering!

Hiking / Mountaineering is recommended from July to October. (Snow gear is required from November to June.)
Even though the mountain is easy to climb, please do not underestimate it and make sure you are well equipped and submit a Hiking / Mountaineering report before setting out.

About Hut (mountain lodge)

Contact Remarks
Houken Sanso Lodge Regular Season
Tel: +81-90-5507-6345
January–June
Tel: +81-90-7804-2185

Restrooms available
(fee required)
Tenguso Lodge
Summit Lodge
Kiso Summit Hut Normal TEL. +81-264-52-3882
Restrooms available
(fee required)