Snowdonia 10 Peak Challenge
An epic one-day mountain journey over ten summits in the Carneddau – the most remote mountain range in Wales and England – from the Ogwen Valley to the coast at Llanfairfechan. Rocky ridges, high summits, mountain lakes and rolling hills.
Fully guided and supported. The perfect stepping stone to the Welsh 3000s.
“Thanks to everyone for a wonderful day out. Team morale was brilliant and really helped push us onwards and upwards! Excellent service from your team who looked after all of us, especially those of us who struggled!”
Hazel HW – Mountain challenge
Ten Summits, Ogwen to the Sea
The Snowdonia 10 Peak Challenge climbs many of the highest mountains in Wales and crosses the remote Carneddau, starting in the Ogwen Valley and finishing at the coast. The route is 25 km long with 1,200 m of ascent and descent – and it isn’t to be underestimated.
It’s easier and less technical than the Welsh 3000s, which makes it a great test of fitness and a brilliant stepping stone. For bigger teams, we also run a 42 km version that adds the Snowdon range, and a two-day option.
The Carneddau Route – 25 km
- Pen yr Ole Wen978 mA steep start straight out of the Ogwen Valley.
- Carnedd Fach and Carnedd Dafydd960 m · 1,044 mOnto the high Carneddau ridge.
- Yr Elen and Carnedd Llewelyn962 m · 1,064 mThe highest point of the day.
- Foel Grach to Carnedd y Ddelw976 m → 688 mFoel Grach, Carnedd Gwenllian, Foel-fras, Drum and Carnedd y Ddelw, then down to the coast.
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Choose Your Challenge
The classic Carneddau route
- Ogwen Valley to Llanfairfechan
- 1,200 m of ascent
- Our most popular version
The big one
- Snowdon, Garnedd Ugain and optional Crib Goch
- Glyder Fach and the Carneddau
- For very fit, experienced groups
A Snowdonia weekend
- Split the challenge over two days
- Accommodation from bunkhouses to hotels
- Evening catering options on request
Fully Guided and Supported
Included
- Qualified mountain guides✓
- Minibus transport around the challenge and back to your vehicles✓
- Finisher’s medal and merchandise✓
- Free photos of your day✓
- Equipment to borrow on request✓
Not included
- Transport to Snowdonia–
- Accommodation (we can recommend or arrange it)–
Price
From £99
per person for the one-day challenge. Weekend packages with accommodation are priced to suit your group.
- Distance25 km
- Ascent1,200 m
- StartOgwen Valley
- FinishLlanfairfechan
Be Ready for the Challenge
Fitness
As a rough guide, you should be easily walking at 4 km an hour carrying a rucksack on rough ground. Start training several months before.
Training
Walking, running and cycling all help – the best training is getting out in the mountains. We’ll send our training guide when you book.
Your guides
Qualified, first aid trained mountain guides lead the group. It’s a group guided event, not a race.
Kit
A 40 litre rucksack, worn-in boots or trail shoes, full waterproofs, warm layers, hat, gloves, head torch and 1.5 litres of water. Full kit list on booking.
Discount
Our partner Trekitt gives you 10% off outdoor kit with the code TRAIL10.
Accommodation
From comfortable bunkhouses to hotels and chalets – we can recommend or arrange accommodation for your group.
What Our Groups Say
“Thanks to everyone for a wonderful day out. Team morale was brilliant and really helped push us onwards and upwards! Excellent service from your team who looked after all of us, especially those of us who struggled!”
Hazel HWMountain challenge
“Dave Talbot – Adventure Events provided a safe and very enjoyable experience with plenty of encouragement and support in a very friendly and enthusiastic manner. They clearly enjoy what they do.”
Patrick NTMountain challenge
“All of the guides were extremely supportive and had the group’s best interest at the forefront of everything we did, they were also very knowledgeable about the mountains and what lay ahead of us.”
CC ProjectsGuided mountain challenge
“Fantastic day … highly recommend Dave and his team. His team worked hard to make it an enjoyable day with great support throughout.”
Ms Hancock-Nolan10 Peak Challenge
“Just completed a 10 peak Brecon Beacons adventure with Dave and his team and had a great experience … a great challenge and superbly organised! Would recommend, a very professional outfit.”
S. RossBrecon Beacons 10 Peak
“Dave’s our “guide for life”. He’s brought us up and down Mount Toubkal, we have plans for Elbrus, he does local Bristol climbing on the Avon Gorge, Welsh 3000s, trail marathons.”
G. ComeauGuided climbing and mountains
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Plan Your Snowdonia 10 Peak
Tell us your group size, dates and which version you’d like, and Dave will come back with a quote – usually within one working day.