GUNUNG · Indonesia

Buyu Balease

Lanskap Pegunungan Latimojong, Sulawesi — foto kawasan, bukan puncak spesifik. Photo: source

Information

Elevation: 2.894 m
Country: Indonesia (ID)
Location / Range: Karoue Mountains, South Sulawesi
Mountain type: Mountain (non-volcanic)
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: -2.4068, 120.5422
Difficulty: Very difficult / extreme
Best Season: April–October (dry season)
Permits & Rules: No official information on special permits; coordination with a local guide is strongly recommended.
Hazards: Very remote and hard-to-find route, access to the basecamp is more challenging than the climb itself, dense and flooded forest.

Description

Buyu Balease is a 2,894-metre peak in North Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi, forming part of the Tolangi-Balease massif in the Karoue mountains. The highest point of the massif is Gunung Tolangi (3,016 m), about 2 km south of Balease, and both summits are often cited together as the Tolangi-Balease group. The mountain is extremely remote and demanding, requiring around 9–10 days for a round trip; climbers report that navigating the approach to the trailhead is more challenging than the ascent itself. The nearest airport is Palopo, served by daily flights from Makassar.

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