Bookable high-mountain trekking on Chieu Lau Thi at 2,402 m, plus two operating Tay Con Linh 2D1N routes. The Kieu Lieu Ti three-day traverse itinerary remains unavailable.
Ridge & Cloud is where Ha Giang Trekking sells high-mountain walking on Chieu Lau Thi at 2,402 m — also locally called Kieu Lieu Ti.
The bookable inventory is Chieu Lau Thi: the one-day sunrise ridge under this hub, and the two-day cloud-sea programme under Hoang Su Phi. Both are walking-led climbs with English-speaking lead guides and local Dao or Nung trail guides.
Tay Con Linh (2,428 m) is a separate neighbouring mountain — two operating 2D1N programmes (cloud forest from Cao Bo and from Tung San) are bookable on this hub October through April when departures run; neither runs June through September. The Kieu Lieu Ti three-day traverse (a longer itinerary using the local name for Chieu Lau Thi) remains online for research only — trekking operations on that itinerary are currently unavailable. If terrace country rather than summit cold is what you want, compare Hoang Su Phi programmes instead.
Experienced trekkers who want bookable high-mountain walking on Chieu Lau Thi — cold mornings and substantial ascent on foot. The one-day sunrise ridge and the two-day cloud-sea programme on Hoang Su Phi are bookable October through April when departures run. Two operating Tay Con Linh 2D1N programmes — cloud forest from Cao Bo and from Tung San — share that window; the Kieu Lieu Ti three-day traverse is research only.
Chieu Lau Thi at 2,402 m is the highest point our bookable ridge programmes reach. When conditions align, cloud may fill the valleys below — not guaranteed. The one-day route departs Hoang Su Phi in the morning after breakfast; the two-day cloud-sea programme on Hoang Su Phi sleeps at Chieu Lau Thi 2402m Lodge on the approach route near the summit.
Above 1,800 m, the path runs through moss-hung bamboo, rhododendron and shaman trees, including Shan tea specimens over 300 years old. This is working forest with centuries of foot traffic, not a nature park with boardwalks.
Guides from Dao and Nung communities read fog, wind and storm signs on the ridge. We cancel or postpone when lightning risk is real. That honesty is part of walking safely at altitude.
The three-day Kieu Lieu Ti traverse — named with the local alternative for Chieu Lau Thi — linked Hoang Su Phi to Cao Bo in one connected line, with two nights above the cloud line, one summit dawn and a full east–west crossing. Trekking operations on this itinerary are currently unavailable.
High ridges rise between the Chay and Lo river systems above Hoang Su Phi. Upper slopes hold cloud forest and alpine scrub; southern flanks drop through Red Dao and Hmong farmland into the Cao Bo tea valley.
Chieu Lau Thi marks the highest point our bookable routes reach: 2,402 m on the eastern shoulder. Tay Con Linh (2,428 m) is a separate summit to the east.
Temperatures fall roughly 6 °C per 1,000 m of ascent. A warm valley morning can become a 2 – 5 °C lodge night on the mountain. Even in shoulder season, rain gear and warm layers are essential.
Dao and Nung communities guide the upper forest. They have used these paths for generations: hunting, herb gathering, tea harvesting and festival travel between valleys.
On southern descent routes, you walk through Red Dao villages where Shan tea dries on bamboo racks and corn is stacked beside stilt houses. These are working farms; we pause for hosted lunches, not staged performances.
Ridge walking here is less about ethnic diversity per kilometre than terrace country. The culture you meet is tied to altitude, forest use and the rhythm of cold-season migration between high fields and valley homes.
Chieu Lau Thi sunrise ridge begins with a morning departure from Hoang Su Phi after breakfast. Climb in daylight, eat on the ridge when conditions allow, and descend through cardamom forest by afternoon. It is demanding, but needs no overnight gear beyond warm layers.
Tay Con Linh cloud forest climbed from Cao Bo to a ridge shelter at 2,100 m, with sunrise below the summit and a descent through Red Dao villages to Thuong Son. This 2D1N corridor operates October through April when departures are offered — confirm dates at enquiry.
Kieu Lieu Ti long traverse — a three-day itinerary using the local name for Chieu Lau Thi — crossed the upper ridge from west to east with two shelter nights, one full day on the exposed spine line, finishing in the Cao Bo tea valley. This itinerary is currently unavailable — the description is kept for research.
Conditions shift with elevation as much as month. Use this as a starting point — your guide confirms the final call.
| Months | Season | Conditions | Our recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct – Nov | Clear ridge season | Dry, cold mornings; cloud inversions possible when conditions align. | Strong window for Chieu Lau Thi programmes when operating. Book early. |
| Dec – Feb | Cold and sharp | Freezing nights at the lodge. Excellent visibility, empty trails. | Bring full winter trekking kit. One-day route still runs in stable weather. |
| Mar – Apr | Shoulder warmth | Warmer days, rhododendron on the upper slopes. Occasional fog. | Good for the currently bookable sunrise-ridge programme. Summit views less guaranteed than autumn. |
| May – Sep | Storm season | Daily rain, lightning risk, slippery paths above 1,800 m. | Chieu Lau Thi programmes do not run June through September. Operating dates outside that window depend on the programme and current mountain conditions. |
Oct – Nov
Clear ridge season
Conditions
Dry, cold mornings; cloud inversions possible when conditions align.
Our recommendation
Strong window for Chieu Lau Thi programmes when operating. Book early.
Dec – Feb
Cold and sharp
Conditions
Freezing nights at the lodge. Excellent visibility, empty trails.
Our recommendation
Bring full winter trekking kit. One-day route still runs in stable weather.
Mar – Apr
Shoulder warmth
Conditions
Warmer days, rhododendron on the upper slopes. Occasional fog.
Our recommendation
Good for the currently bookable sunrise-ridge programme. Summit views less guaranteed than autumn.
May – Sep
Storm season
Conditions
Daily rain, lightning risk, slippery paths above 1,800 m.
Our recommendation
Chieu Lau Thi programmes do not run June through September. Operating dates outside that window depend on the programme and current mountain conditions.
Every route below is a commercial booking page — pricing, itinerary and enquiry on each programme.
| Route | Duration | Difficulty | Distance | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chieu Lau Thi sunrise ridge | 1 day | Demanding | 12 km | One calendar day — full daylight ascent and same-day return to town |
| Tay Con Linh cloud forest (Cao Bo) | 2 days | Demanding | approx. 22 km | Southern point-to-point — Cao Bo to Thuong Son, lower viewpoint (not 2,428 m marker) |
| Tay Con Linh from Tung San | 2 days | Demanding | approx. 18 km walking | Nam Hong → Tung San — 2,428 m marker when conditions allow (not guaranteed) |
| Kieu Lieu Ti long traverse | 3 days | Demanding | 42 km | Currently unavailable itinerary — local-name 3-day crossing on Chieu Lau Thi |
All Ridge & Cloud programmes are demanding — significant elevation, cold exposure possible, 5 – 9 hours walking on trekking days.
Examples · Every route in this collection
Field guides and practical notes — separate from programme booking pages.
Mountain trekking Ha Giang — upper Tay Con Linh massif, Demanding Ridge & Cloud programmes and who mountain ridge days suit, October through April.
Is Ha Giang trekking safe? Terrain, weather, homestays and guide-led decisions — honest risks on Ha Giang routes, tied to our Safety Policy.
Province-wide map of Ha Giang trekking — regions, seasons, product types and logistics. Start from the homepage, then use Plan Your Ha Giang Trek to choose a route; programme pages hold schedules and enquiry.
Why we sleep high on Chieu Lau Thi, how valley inversions may form, and how to read the deck when cloud fills the view.
Why we leave town in the morning after breakfast, what the daylight forest feels like, and the kit that keeps you safe in cold summit air.
What the 2,402 m Chieu Lau Thi crest is like from each approach — pre-dawn access, how long you wait on exposed ground, when the light holds, and how conditions shape the walk down.
Day-by-day rhythm, the demanding climb, morning calls from guides, and what to pack for a lodge night at Chieu Lau Thi 2402m Lodge.
Compare the bookable Chieu Lau Thi programmes above, read a field story, then enquire with your dates and fitness level. We usually reply within 24 hours with availability, a clear price and what to pack.
Enquire about a departureChieu Lau Thi's summit programmes and two Tay Con Linh 2D1N corridors are open for booking. The Kieu Lieu Ti three-day traverse on Chieu Lau Thi remains unavailable — its route page stays here for research.
1-day ridge trek — daylight climb to Chieu Lau Thi at 2,402 m, same-day return. From US$145 per person. Schedule and enquiry on this page.
2-day point-to-point trek — Cao Bo through Shan tea and cloud forest to Thuong Son. Southern corridor with a lower ridge viewpoint — not the 2,428 m summit marker.
2-day mountain trek from the Nam Hong area via Tung Quan Lin access — Night 1 at a simple forest shelter (~1,850 m), Day 2 ascent to the 2,428 m marker when conditions allow, then descent and motorbike transfer toward the former Tung San commune centre.
3-day ridge itinerary on Chieu Lau Thi (local name: Kieu Lieu Ti) — two shelter nights and summit dawn. Trekking operations here are currently unavailable; kept for research and trip planning.
Every programme and extended journey on this site has its own pricing, itinerary and enquiry path. Journal articles are for research — dates, prices and confirmation sit on the commercial pages.
Tell us your route, dates and group size — by WhatsApp from any programme or tour page.
We reply with availability, a clear price and the logistics needed to confirm your departure.
You receive what to pack and where to meet before you travel.
Hanoi Travel Mate Co., Ltd. (tax code 0110906485) runs every departure listed on this site — not a reseller or marketplace listing. Licensed Local Operator
Ha Giang has no marked national-park trail network. Paths follow irrigation channels, farm decisions, and weather calls made by people who live on the route. Local trail guides from each community negotiate homestay space, read fog on the ridge, and know when a bamboo bridge is safe after rain — alongside English-speaking trekking leads who handle logistics, pace and guest communication.
No payment on this site. Enquire by WhatsApp; we usually reply within 24 hours with availability, a clear price and what to pack. Booking Terms
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Personal accident and trekking insurance is included on published hub programmes — see each programme's includes list. Extended journeys and custom expeditions do not include trekking insurance. Community and forest permit fees are included in programme prices where listed and paid to the communes on your behalf. Extended journey and custom permit requirements vary by route. Safety Policy
Homestay payments go directly to host families — we do not take a margin on meals or overnight stays. Responsible Travel
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Days alone do not define the trip. A three-day Ban Luoc hub programme and a four-day Hoang Su Phi extended journey cover overlapping geography but differ in pace, product line and booking page. Programme vs Extended Journey.
One to three focused walking days in Hoang Su Phi, Village Treks or Ridge & Cloud — a defined route with schedule and price on the programme page.
Browse programmesFour to seven days across wider geography on a published multi-day route — itinerary and pricing on each tour page under Extended Journeys.
Extended journeysPrivate dates, mixed regions or a route that does not match a published programme or tour — designed after enquiry on Custom Expeditions.
Custom expeditionsLocal trail guides from the communities on the route, with English-speaking trekking leads on every departure. Guide roles & field notes
Homestay payments go directly to host families — we do not take a margin on meals or overnight stays. Community and forest permit fees are included in programme prices where listed and paid to the communes on your behalf. Extended journey and custom permit requirements vary by route.
Personal accident and trekking insurance is included on published hub programmes — see each programme's includes list. Extended journeys and custom expeditions do not include trekking insurance. Guide-led programmes run small groups — typically 2–8 trekkers; ridge routes cap at six.
No payment on this site. Enquire by WhatsApp; we usually reply within 24 hours with availability, a clear price and what to pack. Licensed Local Operator · Safety Policy
