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Lion's Head

South Africa · Cape Town Three Peaks

Lion's Head is one of the three featured summits on the Cape Town Three Peaks Challenge itinerary.

Mountain route map

Mapped approach and summit route lines from linked itineraries.

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What to expect on this mountain

Lion's Head is one of the three featured summits on the Cape Town Three Peaks Challenge itinerary.

Conditions, access, and technical difficulty vary by season, weather, and local route choice.

Guided summit options for Lion's Head

These guided itineraries explicitly include a summit of Lion's Head.

Guided

Cape Town Three Peaks Guided Challenge

Cape Town Three Peaks Guided Challenge is the 1-day option for Cape Town Three Peaks Challenge. It is graded challenging and reaches about 1,085 metres. The itinerary follows a guided format with day-to-day timing adjusted to conditions, travel logistics, and acclimatisation needs.

Duration
One day
Difficulty
Challenging
Distance
22 km
Total climb
2,400M

Support style: Guide-led Three Peaks itinerary with coordinated transfers

Nearby itineraries and route styles

These itineraries are relevant to the area and base logistics. Some do not include a summit of Lion's Head.

Summer Cape Town Three Peaks Challenge - Cape Town Three Peaks Guided Challenge Cape Town Three Peaks Guided Challenge is the 1-day option for Cape Town Three Peaks Challenge. It is graded challenging and reaches about 1,085 metres. The itinerary follows a guided format with day-to-day timing adjusted to conditions, travel logistics, and acclimatisation needs. Includes Lion's Head summit Trip family: Cape Town Three Peaks Challenge

Summit trips

Adventure Cape Town Three Peaks Challenge 1-day hiking itinerary, reaching about 1,085 metres