The sixth highest mountain in the world, Cho Oyu lies in the heart of the Tibetan/Nepalese Himalayas and offers climbers views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and figuratively hundreds of other Himalayan peaks. This is a fully guided ascent, led by Senior guide Ben Jones.

Cho-Oyu is an excellent choice for people looking to climb there first 8,000m peak or to prepare for Mt. Everest. The amazing views, Tibetan culture, and easy climbing on Cho-Oyu make for a perfect big mountain objective.

Cho Oyu, which translates as “Turquoise Goddess” in Tibetan, straddles the border between Nepal and Tibet at the Western edge of the mountainous Khumbu region, around 20km from Everest. Widely regarded as the easiest of the 8,000m peaks, Cho Oyu is often seen as a stepping stone to further conquests.

Climbing Cho Oyu Expedition (8,188m) 2025 is an ideal peak to experience thin air above 8000m. But like all ascents in the higher altitude, the climb is strenuous and challenging. Proper acclimatization is required before heading to the summit for which we will allocate enough days in the base camp and upper camps.

Cho Oyu (8,201m | 26,906ft) is an iconic mountain and the world’s 6th tallest peak. Standing on the Chinese – Nepalese border, it towers above the high Tibetan plains to the North and the lush green pastures of Nepal to the South, just 30km west of Mount Everest.

Cho Oyu is the world's sixth highest mountain and considered to be the most achievable of the fourteen 8,000m peaks. As with all ascents at high altitude, the climbing is strenuous and a high standard of fitness is required, but as a peak to experience the thin air at 8,000m for the first time, Cho Oyu is ideal.

Climbing Cho Oyu, the sixth highest mountain in the world at 26,906′/8,201m, presents a unique blend of adventure and technical skill, making it a perfect first 8000m peak experience.

2024年9月9日 · Climb Cho Oyu in 29 days, in our unique Rapid Ascent™ style. At 26,906′ /8201m, Cho Oyu is the sixth-highest mountain in the world and one of the famed fourteen 8,000-meter peaks. Our Cho Oyu Expedition is the perfect first 8,000-meter peak for many climbers and the ideal training peak for Mount Everest.

Cho Oyu is the 6th highest mountain in the world (8,201m) and is a classic Himalayan climb. IMG was one of the very first 8000m Himalayan operators to run Everest, Cho Oyu, and Shishapangma expeditions in Tibet. Since 1995 we have seen 262 climbers reach the summit of Cho Oyu with our IMG teams on the 28 expeditions (26 successful) that we have ...