The Best Trails in Lào Cai (Vietnam)

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  • Sào Chua - Giàng Tả

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    near Sào Chua, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    גיא אורן
    Distance
    7.91mi
    Elevation +
    1608f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofSào Chua - Giàng Tả Photo ofSào Chua - Giàng Tả Photo ofSào Chua - Giàng Tả

    We did it with a local tribe woman guide. The view is amazing. We met local people like entering a house where a woman made their tradition clothes and we try the work in the rise fields. We order the less tourist tour ...

  • Rose Farmstay (Ham Rong) to Ta Phin and back

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    near Suối Hồ, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    obergol
    Distance
    8.29mi
    Elevation +
    1457f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofRose Farmstay (Ham Rong) to Ta Phin and back Photo ofRose Farmstay (Ham Rong) to Ta Phin and back Photo ofRose Farmstay (Ham Rong) to Ta Phin and back

    We took a taxi from Sapa to the starting point (actually the ending point, but I forgot to record for the first 5-10 minutes). Then we walked a loop to Ta Phin, passing by the Old French Church. The way to Ta Phin (eas...

  • Amazing Sapa to Ta Phin loop

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    near Xóm Ba A, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    gdean123
    Distance
    16.33mi
    Elevation +
    1647f
    TrailRank
    27

    Say no immediately and repeatedly to the women who follow you or else they will follow you all the way to Ta Phin. Take a taxi back if it gets dark while you are out. Ask in any of the miniature villages and they will m...

  • Ta Van mountain hut loop

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    near Tả Van Đáy, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    FlamingBee
    Distance
    4.08mi
    Elevation +
    1532f
    TrailRank
    27| Rating 4.5

    A loop starting and finishing in Ta Van. Climbs up a mountain pass using a well walked trail before looping round at a hut.

    Very nice and slightly challenging at some points because it can be very slippery. Very easy to find and follow. Great l...
    Moritz Schuchmann
    Finely a trail that is actually a trail (and not a road). It takes you through a small village and around a peak and thr...
    jonathan1344

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  • Giàng Tả Walk

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    near Giàng Tả, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    MarcSitges
    Distance
    3.21mi
    Elevation +
    387f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofGiàng Tả Walk Photo ofGiàng Tả Walk Photo ofGiàng Tả Walk

    Short walk around Giàng Ta taking the road towards Thanh Kim Easy path following b-road, several cosy homestays on the way

  • Tả Van Mountain Hut Loop

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    near Tả Van Đáy, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    Moritz Schuchmann
    Distance
    3.78mi
    Elevation +
    1493f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofTả Van Mountain Hut Loop Photo ofTả Van Mountain Hut Loop Photo ofTả Van Mountain Hut Loop

    A loop from Ta Van Village going up the mountain to a peak and going back down on the other side. On the way you cross through rice paddies and have nice views. Might get a bit slippery when it rained.

  • Sapa to Ta Phin

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    near Lo Sui Tong, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    minah222
    Distance
    6.92mi
    Elevation +
    922f
    TrailRank
    27

    Easy trail going through areas inhabited by ethnic Vietnamese population, very scenic with many views of rice fields.

  • Sapa - Ta Phin

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    near Xóm Hai, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    Sjaak Teuwissen
    Distance
    8.92mi
    Elevation +
    1250f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSapa - Ta Phin Photo ofSapa - Ta Phin Photo ofSapa - Ta Phin

    One way. Cappuccino at Stone Garden where you can order a taxi back to Sa Pa. Easy track. When raining it can be slippery so make sure to bring walking sticks if it's raining.

  • 756.Sapa.Cat Cat.Lao Chai.Ta Van

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    near Xóm Ba A, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    oneesta
    Distance
    15.86mi
    Elevation +
    4272f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo of756.Sapa.Cat Cat.Lao Chai.Ta Van Photo of756.Sapa.Cat Cat.Lao Chai.Ta Van Photo of756.Sapa.Cat Cat.Lao Chai.Ta Van

    From Sapa van to Cat Cat entrance. Walk through village view waterfalls. Van to drop off point. Walk thru Lao Chai Ta Van. Van back to Sapa market.

  • Peak Pu Ta Leng Tour

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    near Xóm Ba A, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    Indochina Explore Tours
    Distance
    44.72mi
    Elevation +
    7969f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofPeak Pu Ta Leng Tour Photo ofPeak Pu Ta Leng Tour Photo ofPeak Pu Ta Leng Tour

    Start: Hanoi End: Hanoi Availability: Upon request Difficulty: Challenging Style: Camping, Off-the-beaten track, Trekking Duration 4 days Type: Private tour Places: Lai Chau, Phong Tho, Pu Ta Leng Mountain, Tam Du...

  • Trail Homestay Black Mo - Thào Hồng Dến

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    near Xóm Ba A, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    Ebrahim Alnuaimi
    Distance
    7.14mi
    Elevation +
    1581f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofTrail Homestay Black Mo - Thào Hồng Dến Photo ofTrail Homestay Black Mo - Thào Hồng Dến Photo ofTrail Homestay Black Mo - Thào Hồng Dến

    Trail Homestay Black Mo - Thào Hồng Dến We took the hike from city center (Sapa) and by the guided trip of local woman of Black Mo tribes we take the difficult way as she claims. This hike shows you great views over Sap...

  • Sapa - Ta Phin

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    near Xóm Ba A, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    mirco.paganelli
    Distance
    6.88mi
    Elevation +
    1007f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofSapa - Ta Phin Photo ofSapa - Ta Phin Photo ofSapa - Ta Phin

    Beautiful trek through rice fields and Hamong and Red Dao villages. It’s better to follow it with a guide.

  • HAU THAO, Sapa Area, Vietnam

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    near Thào Hồng Dín, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    minah222
    Distance
    5.89mi
    Elevation +
    2575f
    TrailRank
    25

    The trail winds up from Hau Thao to above Sapa. You can continue down on a path to Sapa. It goes through couple of villages inhabited by ethnic Vietnamese. Very scenic.

  • Sapa - dragon jaw

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    near Xóm Hai, Lào Cai Province (Vietnam)
    Author
    Elliot Bent
    Distance
    10.52mi
    Elevation +
    2789f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofSapa - dragon jaw Photo ofSapa - dragon jaw Photo ofSapa - dragon jaw

    First half on road, brand new alpine coaster on the way, up to a village then back over the mountain peaks to dragon jaw and back down to sa pa

  • Vietnam (Sa Pa): Paseo hasta Ta Van (Lao Chai)

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    near Mông Hòa, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    Manu Arroyo
    with Raquel A
    Distance
    5.63mi
    Elevation +
    335f
    TrailRank
    89| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofVietnam (Sa Pa): Paseo hasta Ta Van (Lao Chai) Photo ofVietnam (Sa Pa): Paseo hasta Ta Van (Lao Chai) Photo ofVietnam (Sa Pa): Paseo hasta Ta Van (Lao Chai)

    Recorrido desde las afueras de Sa Pa, desde donde cogemos una pista que se dirige a Cau May, Lao Chai y Ta Van, pequeñas poblaciones habitadas por los pertenecientes a la etnia Black Hmong. Visitamos en el camino dos de ...

    Bonita e interesante descripción de la ruta y la aventura.
    maisid
    Perfecta descripción de la ruta y las circunstancias en las que las realizamos.
    anaifr6
    Un paseo muy bonito y agradable con la compañía de las lugareñas
    Raquel A

  • Sa Pa Valley two days hike

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    near Sa Pa, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    timosch
    Distance
    20.53mi
    Elevation +
    6391f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofSa Pa Valley two days hike

    Two day hiking, stayed at a Hmong Homestay in Hao Tao. This is the route the Hmong guides will take you. If you want to do it on your own, try to organize a homestay beforehand. Views are amazing!

  • Ta Phin ring (Sapa area)

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    near Thôn Dao, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    mirco.paganelli
    Distance
    3.47mi
    Elevation +
    794f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofTa Phin ring (Sapa area) Photo ofTa Phin ring (Sapa area) Photo ofTa Phin ring (Sapa area)

    You have to start from the end point. I started registering the trail after a while. Do it with a local guide.

  • Bac ha view loop

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    near Na Kim, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    FlamingBee
    Distance
    3.27mi
    Elevation +
    1335f
    TrailRank
    23

    A hike our guide from Anh Dao hostel took us on. Starting and finishing at the hostel it loops up and over the mountain called "mother and son". Gives good views of bac ha and the mountains. Trail is mostly easy to follo...

  • Sapa - CatCat waterfall - Ban Xin Chai

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    near Xóm Hai, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    obergol
    Distance
    7.86mi
    Elevation +
    2411f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofSapa - CatCat waterfall - Ban Xin Chai Photo ofSapa - CatCat waterfall - Ban Xin Chai

    Nice little hike from Sapa. We were just very unfortunate with the weather. CatCat waterfall charges 150.000 Dong/person. The views of the rice fields are probably very nice haha We took a minivan back to Sapa from the...

  • linh ho, lao chai, ta van, giang ta chai

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    near Mông Hòa, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    wytske
    Distance
    5.95mi
    Elevation +
    699f
    TrailRank
    22

    linh ho, lao chai, ta van, giang ta chai Also possible to start in Sapa (makes it 2 km longer). Over the road, sometimes nature trail. Take care at end of Ta Van take very small path onthe right along the rice field.

  • De Sa Pa a Ta Van (Norte de Vietnam)

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    near Xóm Hai, Lào Cai Province (Vietnam)
    Author
    Francisco Jose Martinez Martinez
    Distance
    9.39mi
    Elevation +
    1565f
    TrailRank
    80| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofDe Sa Pa a Ta Van (Norte de Vietnam) Photo ofDe Sa Pa a Ta Van (Norte de Vietnam) Photo ofDe Sa Pa a Ta Van (Norte de Vietnam)

    Aprovechando que hemos venido al Vietnam a visitar a nuestra hija que trabaja aquí en Hanoi, vamos a hacer un poco de turismo también por el norte del país. Una visita a Vietnam no está completa sin una parada en el herm...

    Muy atractiva visualmente esa ruta propuesta por tu retoña. Por lo que veo (y explicas) variada y con sus punticos cuida...
    pepemur
    Muy bonita.
    Senda55

  • 2e day trek Sa Pa, from Sapa Farmstay

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    near Giàng Tả, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
    Author
    Seghth
    Distance
    7.33mi
    Elevation +
    1693f
    TrailRank
    19

    One way. Pick up by Farmstay's car. Excellent day, various kinds of paths, great views. Several small villages to understand local life. Long way as a king balcony path with views on the valley. Several forests, mainly b...

  • y linh ho through mountains to Su pan

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    near Mông Hòa, Lào Cai (Vietnam)
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    wytske
    Distance
    15.88mi
    Elevation +
    3494f
    TrailRank
    19

    y linh ho through mountains to Su pan We did this with a guide but you can follow this trail on your own if you are willing to walk through rice fields (very narrow ridges), through mud and waterstreams. We walked end ...

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