Gunung Latimojong

Information

Elevation

3.478 m

Country

Indonesia (ID)

Location / Range

Latimojong Mountains, South Sulawesi

Mountain type

Non-volcanic mountains (orogenic)

Volcanic?

No (non-volcanic)

Coordinates

-3.3800, 120.0200

Difficulty

Very difficult — a multi-day climb of 4–6 days round trip through dense tropical rainforest; a remote trail with no cellular signal

Best Season

April–October (dry season; avoid November–March during the monsoon)

Permits & Rules

A SIMAKSI (conservation-area entry permit) is required; coordinate through the trail managers in Karangan village, Baraka district, Enrekang regency

Hazards

Very remote trail with no signal, large numbers of leeches, fast river crossings, very cold temperatures near the summit (can approach 0°C at night), difficult emergency evacuation

Description

The Latimojong Mountains are a non-volcanic orogenic massif in South Sulawesi whose highest summit, Rante Mario (also called Buntu Latimojong), reaches 3,478 m — the highest point on Sulawesi island and one of Indonesia's Seven Summits. The standard ascent takes four to six days round trip through dense rainforest departing from Desa Karangan near Baraka in Enrekang Regency, requiring significant logistical preparation. The range is considered among Indonesia's most demanding peaks due to its remoteness, heavy leeches, cold summit temperatures, and lack of mobile coverage.