Sat 17 to Wed 21 January

Libretto Range

Grade: Hard

Starting from the Bolye, a 4 day traverse of the Libretto range (Faust, Mt Lucia, Mephistopheles, Trovatore, Travers Peaks) and out to the Lewis Pass via Zampa tops.

1.            Boyle village to Faust tarns Campsite 2.5 hr

2.            Tarns to Mt Lucia via Mephistopheles, Boucher-Foley Saddle via tops Campsite 9 hr

3.            Campsite to Trovatore, Travers Peaks, Henry Saddle to Zampa tarn 8 hr

4.        Zampa tarn to Maruia River Swing Bridge via unnamed stream, Maruia River Swing Bridge to Lewis Pass via St James Walkway 7 hr

Maximum of 6 people (minimal campsites available)

Distance: 35.3 km (26.5 DOC hours) - Unmarked route, open - Moderate mountain terrain

Altitude: 578m to 1749m. Gain: 4251m. Loss: 4114m. Gradient: 14 deg