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Fredy Tipán

Ecuador is home to many renown peaks. It is the case for example of Illiniza Sur, Altar-Obispo and Chimborazo. They are the protagonists of this adventure.
This is a very technical expedition for expert climbers. In fact, it is more technical than what people generally expect. The trip lasts 8 days. I particularly like it for advanced climbers that want to discover some of the most renowned and remote volcanoes from Ecuador.
Please not that we will need to hire a car to move from one spot to another.
Please contact me if you are interested in this program, or want to do some mountaineering in Ecuador's volcanoes!
If you prefer, I also offer shorter trips to climb these peaks. Have a look at the<a href="http://www.explore-share.com/trip/ascent-illinza-sur-volcano-ecuador/"> Illinza Sur</a> and <a href="http://www.explore-share.com/trip/chimborazo-volcano-top-ecuador/">Chimborazo</a> programs.

Climbing Illiniza Sur, Altar-Obispo and Chimborazo

Pablo Puruncajas

Illiniza, Altar and Chimborazo are the most important peaks of Ecuador with very technical and challenging ascent routes. 
During these 15 days of guided expedition you have to use all your ice climbing skills on Illiniza South’s ice walls. Then, you will climb the Altar, one of the most technical peaks of the northern Andes. Finally, the trip ends with an ascent of Chimborazo's frost wall.
This climbing expedition towards the summits of Illiniza, Altar and Chimborazo will be carefully progressive. That's why we'll start with some acclimatization climbs.
First, we will meet in Quito and visit the main touristic places, such as the "Mitad del Mundo" monument. Then, we'll do a warm up by climbing two peaks: the Guagua Pichincha (4,794 m) and the Rucu (4,780 m).
After this first acclimatization, the expedition continues in the Illinizas. There, we will climb both peaks. When we are first at Illiniza North's summit we can say the acclimatization program was successfully complete. And here the best part starts. First objective: the Illiniza South.
Once we did it, our next goal is El Obispo summit, on The Altar. The name of this volcano is because of its 9 different summits that form a semicircle, as a result of a big volcanic eruption in the past. The shape of that semicircle resembles an "altar". The climb to El Obispo is really hard, but once at the summit your effort will be rewarded.
The last objective of the trip is close: Chimborazo, the highest mountain of the country. We will summit it by its Direct Route, a more technical climb. The viewpoint from the Chimborazo summit is one of the most stunning ones of the Andes as well as the views along all the way up to there.
I am sure you will keep this adventure among your best memories. Dare yourself to do it! As a certified mountain guide I will lead and plan a safe trip. Feel free to contact me and clear all your doubts now!

Illiniza, Altar and Chimborazo 15-day climbing expedition

Join me in this challenging 3-day climbing tour to El Altar (5320 m) in Ecuador! This extinct volcano is the fifth highest mountain in the Ecuadorian Andes.

Climbing its summit involves some technical climbing. So, if you are an experienced mountaineer, join me and let's spend 3 great days! We will enjoy a spectacular view of the crater below. Also, the sights of Chimborazo an Sangay in the background.

El Altar lies in the western side of the Sangay National Park, 170 km south of Quito. The peak of this volcano was higher than Chimborazo (6268 m), but after an eruption all that remains is a long ridge with nine summits around a huge crater lake.

Each of the nine individual peaks have a different name. The highest one is Obispo (5320 m), at the southern end of the crater. And we will get to its summit on the second day!

Its name in quechua language is Capac Urcu, meaning the almighty or magnificent mountain. Spaniards named it El Altar because it looked like four friars and two nuns listening to a bishop around an altar.

Climbing this beautiful mountain, requires a certain degree of technical ability. Even more, it is one of the hardest climbs in Ecuador.

We will meet in the city of Riobamba, where we will start our trip. You can check the detailed itinerary below this text.

Contact me if you want to join me in this exciting climb to El Altar! I will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this trip. You can also check my <a href="http://www.explore-share.com/trip/chimborazo-guided-ascent-in-ecuador/">Chimborazo guided ascent</a> program!

El Altar Volcano 2-day climbing trip in Ecuador

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