Cayambe, Chimborazo 5 Day Guided Climb

The avenue of volcanoes in Ecuador, less than 100 kilometres from Quito, might be the most famous avenue in the world for mountaineers. And over the course of 5 days, I want to guide you on a journey through it, highlighted by climbing to the summits of Cayambe (5,790m) and Chimborazo (6,263m).

This 5 day adventure will be intense. Every day will be full of something new and exciting. However, you don’t have to be a climbing expert to enjoy it. Just as long as you are physically fit and have some climbing experience, you will be just fine.

The first part of this trip will begin with the ascent of Cayambe. The climb will take approximately 8 hours, but every minute will be a thrill. We will be scaling ice and rock, but once you reach the summit, the spectacular view will make it well worth it.

Next, we will go to the town of Machachi (2,945m) for a rest day. While in the town, you can enjoy horse riding, shopping in a local market, or relaxing in a hot spring.

For the final portion of the trip, we will climb the highest peak in Ecuador, Chimborazo. The first day of the climb will see us reaching the Hermanos Carrel Refuge (4,800m). After resting in the hut for the evening, we will wake up at midnight and finish the ascent, reaching the glacier covered summit in approximately 8 hours. Once there, you will get to enjoy an unrivalled view.

With so many volcanoes to see and climb in Ecuador’s famous Volcano avenue, you can’t go wrong with any of them. However, I believe Cayambe and Chimborazo are two of the best options. If you wish to climb these amazing peaks, please send me a message.

I can also guide you to the summit of Antisana in Ecuador on this 2-day climb.