Ecuador
Ascent to Chimborazo 6263m
Difficulty
Extremely heavy
Type of adventure
Treks / Expeditions
Date
On Request
Extremely heavy
Treks / Expeditions
On Request
Chimborazo is Ecuador's highest volcano and, at 6,310 m, it is the highest mountain in the world measured from the center of the earth. In the past, it was long considered the highest mountain in the world.
It is located in the western Ecuadorian Cordillera chain. The difficulty of the ascent is mainly determined by the altitude, from the technical point of view it is mostly walking. It is necessary to be well acclimatized before climbing.
The UIAGM mountain guide has the highest international license to work in the mountains and has liability insurance.
On Request
from 6175 USD
1st day: arrival and pickup at the airport and transfer to Hotel Quito hotelquito.com.ec
Day 2: City tour in the old town and a visit to the monumentMiddle of the world mitaddelmundo.gob.ec/en/, 1 hour from Quito. Today we will spend rest and acclimatization - 24 hours without physical activity at an altitude of 2800m. Second night at Hotel Quito
3rd day: Output to Pasochoa 4200m. Easy 3-4 hour trek across grassy plains, rocky climb towards the end. Night at Hotel Quito
4th day: Rucu Pichincha 4690 m. Almost in the city, the ascent to the Teleferiqo (cable car) awaits us teleferico.com.ec/ 4-5 hours in total. Night at Hotel Quito
Day 5: Crossing to Cotopaxi National Park,trek to a height of 5200m and a night in Tambopaxi Lodge at 3800 m. Trek to the glacier in Cotopaxi and a hike to Jose Ribas Refugee. Easy trek with reaching the necessary acclimatization altitude. tambopaxi.com
Day 6: Transfer to Cotopaxi Refugee 4860mShorter day, move up and hike one hour from the parking lot, have an early dinner and prepare to climb at midnight.
7th day: Cotopaxi climb 5897m.Today's long journey starts at midnight, let's expect 6 hours of ascent and three hours of descent, crossing a glacier and a sandy section. Currently, it is mandatory to wear a gas mask against volcanic fumes at the summit. After the climb, we will pick up the things left in Tambopaxi and drive an hour south to Hacienda La Cienega, where we will spend the night.haciendalacienega.com
Day 8: Transfer to the Chimborazo oblate, rest day. Night in the city of Riobamba in Abraspungohaciendaabraspungo.com
9th day: Youstep up to high camp Chimborazo 5300 m. An hour's crossing from Riobamba and a three-hour climb to the camp. Early dinner and preparation for the night climb.
Day 10: Chimorazo summit 6263 m. A long and tiring journey awaits us, 11-13 hours in total. We will start climbing at midnight, we will be at the top at about 7 am and at 10 am we will be back at the high camp, where we will have breakfast. Then we pack up and descend to the parking lot in another hour. Travel to Quito (4 hours), lunch on the way and overnight at the Quito hotel.
Day 11: Transfer to Coca Santa Clara
We ride in small groups!
We are thus able to guarantee you the quality of the tour and an individual approach, which increases the chance of reaching the top.
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If interested, UNIQA travel insurance can be arranged. Cancellation insurance will be added to the price - it is not mandatory.
+420 604 269 045
info@ckhimalaya.com
