Lesotho Guide

Use this Region Guide to easily find and compare Crags.

Table of contents

1. Lesotho 47 routes in Region

3 4 1 12 2 5 6 8 7 10

1 PTC Mountain 2 Lithabaneng 3 Lancer's Gap 4 Qiloane - 'The Basotho Hat' 5 Saint Michaels 6 Qeme Plateau 7 Matsieng 8 Thabana Li Mmele 10 Thaba Tsoeu 12 Katse

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Seasonality

Trad climbing, Sport climbing and Ice climbing

Lat / Long: -29.582358, 28.247497

1.1. PTC Mountain 3 routes in Area

Summary:

All Trad climbing

Lat / Long: -29.348213, 27.479744

1.2. Lithabaneng 5 routes in Area

Summary:

All Trad climbing

Lat / Long: -29.364164, 27.536786

1.3. Lancer's Gap 2 routes in Area

Summary:

All Trad climbing

Lat / Long: -29.314361, 27.547453

1.4. Qiloane - 'The Basotho Hat' 6 routes in Area

Summary:

All Trad climbing

Lat / Long: -29.345091, 27.692812

summary

Thaba Qiloane is an iconic sand stone tower located just a few kilometers past the Thaba Bosiu Cultural Center. After passing the cultural center, keep an eye out to the right and you can't miss it.

description

A short sand stone tower that is said to be the inspiration for the shape of the traditional Basotho hats that can be found all over Lesotho. The hats are handwoven by locals and sold as traditional attire or as a souvenir.

access issues

Parking is available in the village at the base of the mountain, however it would be extremely disrespectful to not speak with anyone from the village. They may charge a few for parking. Paying the fee will ensure that the locals look after your rig. Basotho are very welcoming people, using the land is a privilege. Be respectful.

approach

The approach is short 10-15 minutes to the base and 20' with a bit of bush whacking will allow you to circumnavigate the mountain.

where to stay

Botleng Guesthouse

1.5. Saint Michaels 10 routes in Area

Summary:

All Trad climbing

Lat / Long: -29.425491, 27.694555

1.6. Qeme Plateau 3 routes in Area

Summary:

All Trad climbing

Lat / Long: -29.468335, 27.474544

1.7. Matsieng 1 route in Area

Summary:

All Trad climbing

Lat / Long: -29.620654, 27.569494

summary

The large cliff a short walk away from the end of the tar road

1.8. Thabana Li Mmele 1 route in Area

Summary:

All Trad climbing

Lat / Long: -29.596861, 27.803216

1.9. Ficksburg Pinnacle 3 routes in Area

Summary:

All Trad climbing

1.10. Thaba Tsoeu 1 route in Area

Summary:

All Trad climbing

Lat / Long: -29.806898, 27.429315

1.11. Black Mountain Pass 1 route in Crag

Summary:

All Ice climbing

1.12. Katse 11 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: -29.363168, 28.538079

access issues

Park near the Katse airstrip, then stroll down to the river bed.

where to stay

Katse Lodge in the Katse Village.