Altitude Sickness Advice

Altitude sickness can affect anyone travelling above around 2,500 metres, regardless of age or fitness level. It's caused by lower oxygen levels at altitude, and ranges from mild headaches to more serious complications if it's ignored.

The right approach depends on how high you're going, how quickly, and your own medical history. Book a consultation to talk through your route and whether medication could help.

What good altitude preparation should cover

A sensible plan makes high-altitude travel far more comfortable, and safer.

• A sensible acclimatisation schedule
• Recognising early symptoms
• When to stop ascending, or descend
• Preventive medication options
• Hydration and pacing advice
• A plan if symptoms don't improve

Talk Through Your Route

Why it's worth taking seriously

Altitude sickness is common, but it's also one of the most preventable travel health issues.

It Can Affect Anyone

Fitness level doesn't reliably predict who gets affected.

Symptoms Can Worsen Quickly

Mild cases can progress if you keep ascending without adjusting.

Prevention Is Straightforward

Sensible pacing and, where appropriate, medication reduce risk significantly.

Book a Consultation

A consultation is especially useful for

High-altitude trips benefit from a bit of planning well before you set off.

• Trekkers heading above 2,500 metres
• Climbers on multi-day ascents
• Travellers to high-altitude cities (La Paz, Cusco, Lhasa)
• Anyone with a heart or lung condition

Heading somewhere high?

Book a consultation to help plan your ascent safely.