7-Day Genyen Grand Circuit Trek
Overview
Quick Answer
7 days from Chengdu back to Chengdu. Hangda and Reti southern-slope camps.
Follow Genyen’s southern valleys through Hangda and Reti, cross the high pass to Gemu and leave through the Hari–Anjiu corridor. The seven-day programme begins with a Chengdu assembly night and uses Litang as the road gateway. Three mountain-camp nights link the main trekking stages. verotrip coordinates transport, camp support and the walking programme while keeping the high crossing subject to the mountain team’s final assessment.
Why Choose This Journey
- Hangda and Reti southern-slope camps
- A high-pass crossing toward Gemu
- Hari valley exit and a Litang hotel night
Your Route at a Glance
Itinerary at a Glance
| Day | Route | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Chengdu | Chengdu hotel |
| 2 | Chengdu to Litang via Kangding | Litang hotel |
| 3 | Lenggu Monastery to Hangda Camp | Hangda camp |
| 4 | Hangda to Reti Valley | Reti camp |
| 5 | Reti over the High Pass to Gemu | Gemu village-area camp |
| 6 | Gemu to Anjiu and Litang | Litang hotel |
| 7 | Litang to Chengdu | Not included; Chengdu night recommended |
Good to Know Before You Go
Activity level: Very challenging
This is a demanding named circuit with long walking stages, including the roughly 4,980-metre pass day. The Chengdu assembly night does not provide acclimatization; additional highland nights may be required before entering the camps.
Dates and Mountain Conditions
Choose dates after checking current trail access, snow, rainfall and the availability of the required mountain support. Clear views and summit or pass access cannot be promised. verotrip will confirm the operating plan before booking.
Plan Your Journey
Share your dates, group size, previous mountain experience and accommodation preference through Plan My Trip. verotrip will return with a route-specific plan and quotation, including any extra acclimatization nights.
Daily Itinerary
Arrive in Chengdu and check into the hotel named in your final confirmation. The day is free for a gentle city walk, a teahouse visit or simply rest after travelling. Meet the team at the agreed time to go over the mountain programme, equipment and luggage arrangements. Guided city sightseeing and airport transfers are included only when shown in your quotation.
Overnight: Chengdu hotel
Today’s pace: Arrival and preparation
Travel west through Ya’an and Kangding, then continue across the plateau through the Xinduqiao and Yajiang corridor. This is a long road day with changing valley and grassland scenery. Keep stops gentle and allow for traffic or weather delays. On arrival in Litang, eat, rest and go over the next stage with the team rather than adding strenuous sightseeing.
Overnight: Litang hotel
Today’s pace: Around 9–10 hours by road; variable with conditions
Visit the accessible part of Lenggu Monastery in accordance with local practice, then begin the walk through forest and open pasture toward Hangda. The southern face of the Genyen massif comes into view when the weather clears. Follow established paths through grazing land and leave space for local herders and livestock. Settle into camp with time for a quiet evening beneath the mountains.
Overnight: Hangda camp
Today’s pace: Approximately 11–15 km; starting point dependent
Leave Hangda and traverse the southern slopes through a succession of small valleys and open meadow. The repeated rises and descents make this more demanding than a simple contour walk. Cross the Daodao valley on the guide’s chosen line and continue toward Reti. The views change throughout the day, with the mountain sometimes visible across the valleys and sometimes hidden by the ridges.
Overnight: Reti camp
Today’s pace: Approximately 13 km; around 7 hours
Begin early for the sustained climb from Reti through Yelegou to the pass, at approximately 4,980 metres. The climb is followed by a long descent through the Lapu valley and a final approach toward Gemu. This is one of the most demanding days of the journey. The guide sets the turnaround decision before the party becomes committed to the crossing.
Overnight: Gemu village-area camp
Today’s pace: Approximately 20 km; around 9–10 hours
Use the confirmed local transfer toward the Hagala pass approach, then walk down through the Hari valley toward Anjiu. The route includes high pasture and river terrain; crossings depend on water levels and the guide’s assessment. Meet the vehicle at the road, say goodbye to the mountain support team and continue to Litang for a hotel night and a chance to reorganize luggage.
Overnight: Litang hotel
Today’s pace: Approximate walking distance around 20 km plus road transfers
Leave Litang after breakfast and retrace the plateau road through Yajiang and the Kangding corridor. The journey gradually returns from open highland country to the lower Sichuan basin. Stops and arrival time depend on traffic, roadworks and weather. Plan to spend the night in Chengdu and continue home the following day, leaving the mountain journey room for delays.
Overnight: Not included; Chengdu night recommended
Today’s pace: Around 9 hours by road; variable with conditions
