Pico Mifés, Mountain summit in Mérida, Venezuela

Pico Mifés is a mountain summit in Sierra Nevada National Park rising to 4,608 meters, characterized by steep slopes and variable weather conditions. The terrain displays distinct elevation zones with changing vegetation patterns that shift based on exposure and altitude.

Pico Mifés lies within Sierra Nevada National Park, created in 1952 to protect the high basins of the Mucubají, Santo Domingo and other Andean rivers. The park covers glacial valleys and páramo above 3,000 metres, and its name comes from the snow that once capped the highest summits.

Pico Mifés lies within Sierra Nevada National Park, created in 1952 to protect the glaciers and high páramo of Mérida state. The name Mifés is used by the communities of the surrounding Andean valleys, and the summit is climbed from the Mucubají area, where walkers pass the lagoon of the same name.

Pico Mifés lies within Sierra Nevada National Park, reached from Mérida through the park's Andean trails; access is on foot only, so plan a multi-day approach with acclimatisation stops. The summit stands at 4,608 metres, where cold, wind and sudden cloud cover are common. Carry water from lower valleys, as sources high on the route are unreliable.

From the summit, visitors can observe neighboring peaks and view the Mucubají Lagoon below. The surrounding high-altitude grassland ecosystem with its own distinct wildlife is visible from above.