Alkon Mountain, also known as chalcone - the highest peak of the island of Mindoro, and the third highest in the Philippines. The height of the mountain - 2586 meters above sea level. Many fans believe Alkon mountain climbing one of the most difficult peaks to conquer, as it is famous for its narrow and sharp as a knife ridges. Currently a five-year ban on any commercial activities in the mountains and its surroundings - it is necessary to ensure that the flora and fauna recovered from the recent fires, as well as the actions of unscrupulous tourists.

The best time for the conquest of Alcona - April, August and September. Usually the ascent starts from the town of Bako. The road to the top of quite steep, the path is a few halts. If you wish to climb to the top can stretch for several days, staying overnight in one of the specially designated places. The first camp is broken at a height of 1,080 meters. It is located in the depths of a dense forest, and nearby brook, which is a source of drinking water.

Mountain Alcon is extremely important for biodiversity conservation Oriental Mindoro Province. Its slopes are covered with the largest area in the vicinity of Puerto Galera mountain forest. There are rare and vulnerable species of animals and plants, as well as endemic species of birds, ie those which do not occur outside Mindoro. Among them - mindorsky frugivorous dove, owl and purple mindorskaya tsvetosos inhabiting almost the very top of Alcona.

Much of the mountain is very hard-to-human, which is why there are preserved primeval forest. However, illegal logging is much "thinned" forest, growing below 850 meters. In addition, the inhabitants of the surrounding villages are collected on the slopes of Alcona cane and rattan vine, thus greatly upset the balance existing ecosystems. And the area is being eroded because of the frequent landslides in these areas.