Hiking

Cape Town Three Peaks Challenge

South Africa · Cape Town Peninsula

Link Devil's Peak, Table Mountain, and Lion's Head in one multi-day mountain challenge.

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Route overview

Most itineraries use Cape Town, Cape Town, and Cape Town as the key access bases for Devil's Peak, Table Mountain, and Lion's Head, with summit days linked by transfers rather than one continuous trail. Arrivals from the UK usually begin with london -> cape town direct before the route moves on between the mountain bases.

Why travellers choose this trip

This trip links Devil's Peak, Table Mountain, and Lion's Head in one itinerary. Typical departures run over 1-day challenge or 2-day premium format, using bases around Cape Town, Cape Town, and Cape Town. It suits fit hikers who want three distinct summit days and a clear journey between mountain regions looking for three clear summit days, varied terrain, and a real sense of travel between mountain regions.

Three named summits, multiple mountain bases, and a route that lets you experience very different terrain and mountain atmosphere within one trip.

Route stages

Stage 1

Devil's Peak summit day from Cape Town

Cape Town to Cape Town

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Time
8h

Summit day focused on Devil's Peak, with timing and route choice shaped by weather, access rules, and team pace.

Stage 2

Table Mountain summit day from Cape Town

Cape Town to Cape Town

Distance
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Ascent
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Time
8h

Summit day focused on Table Mountain, with timing and route choice shaped by weather, access rules, and team pace.

Stage 3

Lion's Head summit day from Cape Town

Cape Town to Cape Town

Distance
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Ascent
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Time
8h

Summit day focused on Lion's Head, with timing and route choice shaped by weather, access rules, and team pace.

Mountains summited on this trip

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