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Mont Tonkoui

Mont Tonkoui / Tonkpi

Information

Elevation: 1.189 m
Country: Pantai Gading (CI)
Location / Range: Dix-Huit Montagnes (Tonkpi), dekat kota Man, Pantai Gading barat
Mountain type: Puncak kedua-tertinggi Pantai Gading — massif berhutan di region Dix-Huit Montagnes, non-vulkanik
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: 7.4540, -7.6370
Difficulty: Mudah–sedang (bisa dicapai lewat jalan dari Man; berjalan/berkendara ke puncak)
Best Season: Musim kemarau (kira-kira November–Februari), langit lebih cerah untuk panorama
Permits & Rules: Kawasan wisata dekat Man; tanpa izin pendakian khusus, namun pemandu lokal lazim dan area puncak memiliki instalasi telekomunikasi
Hazards: Kabut & jalan tanah licin saat musim hujan, jalur berkelok menanjak; suhu sejuk di puncak; ikuti pemandu setempat

Description

Mont Tonkoui (also called Tonkpi, meaning "great mountain" in the Yacouba language) is the second-highest peak in Côte d'Ivoire, ~1,189 m, in the Dix-Huit Montagnes ("Eighteen Mountains") region near the city of Man in the west of the country. Unlike the national high point (Mount Nimba on the border), Tonkoui is relatively easy to reach: a winding road climbs from Man through cool forest to the summit, which is topped by a former relay/observation station and telecom antennas. From the top the view stretches toward the mountains of Guinea and Liberia in clear weather, making it a popular day trip from Man, often combined with the La Cascade waterfall and the traditional weaving villages of the area.

Routes

Jalur puncak dari Man

Mudah–sedang (non-teknis)

Setengah hari (kunjungan harian)

Tonkoui's summit is reachable by a rough dirt track of roughly 25 km (~1.5 h) from the city of Man, passable by 4x4, moto-taxi or mountain bike; the on-foot forest ascent takes several hours but is non-technical. At the top stand telecom/broadcast antennas and a former multi-storey concrete relay/observation tower dated to the 1960s, plus a colonial-era residence known locally as the "Maison Blanche". The summit climate is cool and often misty; the view stretches toward the mountains of Guinea and Liberia on clear days. It is commonly done as a day trip from Man, often combined with the Ypou/Zadepleu waterfalls. The November–March dry season is the recommended window.

Source

Climbing Experiences

Mont Tonkoui is a popular day trip from the city of Man. Below are verified real sources — visit videos to the summit and waterfalls, regional "18 Montagnes" tourism features, and French-language travel write-ups.

References

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