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Cayambe and Chimborazo climbs with acclimatization
This program allows to get a perfect acclimating process while discovering the Ecuadorian Andes, culture and scenery. Join Fredy, a local and IFMGA/UIAGM certified guide in this 10-day climbing trip up to Cayambe and Chimborazo summits, with previous acclimatization.
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Let me introduce you a great 10-day climbing trip to the Cayambe and Chimborazo summits.
It is a unique program because it consists in an acclimatization training before climbing the Chimborazo. Thus, if you don’t have a strong technical background or a perfect physical shape, don’t worry!
Remember that the Chimborazo is a considerably technical climbing. Besides that, it requires previous experience both in height and in handling crampons, ice axe and ropes. However, what I usually suggest to my non-expert clients is to climb some mountains with less difficulty before the big goal.
Therefore, I prepared this trip that consists in great acclimatization days in the best spots of the Ecuadorian Andes. First, I will guide you to the top of Pasochoa Volcano. Then, we will enjoy the Guagua Pichincha trek. After that, we will climb the 5790-meter Cayambe summit. Finally, the best part comes: the most awaited climbing up to the top of the Chimborazo Volcano! If you want to read the complete itinerary of this trip, please find it at the bottom of this description.
And if you want to know more details, contact me now. It will be a honour for me to lead this great adventure. An adventure designed for people that want to get into real mountaineering.
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Itinerary
Day 1: QUITO
Arrival at Quito airport.
Day 2: CITY TOUR IN QUITO
We will meet in the morning at the hotel. While breakfast, we will have a talk about the itinerary for the following days. After that, we will drive to the Old Town for a city tour. You will visit some well-preserved colonial architecture churches, buildings and houses. Besides that, today we will have our first acclimatization hike after checking the equipment by the evening.
Day 3: PASOCHOA PEAK
We will set off at 8 am and drive to the trail head. It is a mountain at 3.300 meters of height. We will hike for about 3-4 hours to the summit. Once in there, we will have lunch and then, we’ll descend for two hours to the base. Here a transfer will be waiting to take us back to the Hotel in Quito.
Day 4: HIKE GUAGUA PICHINCHA
We will leave Quito early in the morning. Driving east, we will arrive to a parking place where a new hike begins. We will trek on the same dirt road for about two hours and get on the trailhead to the top. Hike on a screen and rocky ridge for an hour and get to summit of this ancient volcano. The descent will be by a steep scree slope and get on the main road. Keep on the road for half hour and get to the parking lot where the transport will pick up and drive back to Quito.
Day 5: CAYAMBE HUT
Early in the morning we’ll start our 3-hour drive up to Cayambe’s hut. In the afternoon we’ll head to the glacier to do some climbing skills practice. Come back to the hut and have an early dinner. After making the final preparations for the summit ascent, we’ll go to bed until 11 pm.
Day 6: CAYAMBE SUMMIT
The way to the summit starts at 11 pm. We’ll hike through a rocky-sandy section and get to the glacier entrance. Here, we must to put the crampons on and continue a gentle icy field with the help of ropes. This route will head to a snowy slope. Finally, after some steep slopes, crevasses and traverses we’ll get the summit (about at 8 am).
Then, we’ll descent to the hut, pack our gear and drive down for about 3 hours and get in La Chuquiragua Hostelry, a nice place to rest and recover energies.
Day 7: RESTING DAY
During this day we’ll drive to Riobamba and have lunch in Ambato. At the night we will stay at San Gorge hotel located right in downtown.
Day 8: CHIMBORAZO HUT
After a late breakfast, we’ll start driving to the hut. Depending on the route conditions we’ll decide to stay at Carrel Hut and climb the normal Veintimilla Route or to hike up to the Stubel Glacier and camp at 5.100 meters of height.
Day 9: CHIMBORAZO SUMMIT!
The final and most important ascent. The hardest and most physically demanding day of the trip is today. We will wake up at 00 hs so that we get ready for the sustained climb that will take about 8 hours. First, we’ll reach the Whimper summit (Chimborazo) where the most spectacular Andean Ecuadorian views can be appreciated. Surrounding snowed peaks like Altar, Tungurahua, Ilinizas, Cotopaxi & Antisana could be all seen in a clear day.
Finally, we’ll descend to the hut or the camp for about 3 more hours, pack up and drive back to Quito.
Day 10: ENDING POINT
Fly back home from the Quito’s airport.
About the guide
IFMGA/UIAGM Mountain Guide from Ecuador.
I grew up in Antisana volcano region, and as a kid I already did many hiking and ascents in the area.
I first ascended Cotopaxi in 1985, when I was 12 years old, and since then my life spins around mountaineering. At 17 I started my formation as mountain guide, and in 2008 I became the third IFMGA certified guide in Ecuador.
I participated as member and guide in many expeditions around Ecuador and South America, some of them in rare routes, and making first ascents.
From 2007 to 2009 I was director of ASEGUIM’s mountain guide school.
I speak Spanish, English and Quichua (native Inca language), and love to guide people to discover the mountains in my country.
What people are saying about Fredy Tipán
Kally Chamberlin
5.00
March 2018
5.00
February 2018
Amazing short but exciting climb to a summit with outstanding views. Perfect acclimatization peak for the bigger Ecuadorian volcanoes, with a cozy hut and a nice approach walk. Fredy was fantastic, thank you so much for this unforgettable experience!
Prices per person
Group of 1 | USD 3516 each |
Group of 2 | USD 3196 each |
Group of 3 | USD 2475 each |
Group of 4 | USD 2475 each |
Group of 5 | USD 2475 each |
Group of 6 | USD 2475 each |
Group of 7 | USD 2475 each |
Group of 8 | USD 2475 each |
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Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
- Drinks
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Fredy Tipan is like a superhero of the outdoor world. He knows absolutely everyone, has climbed and guided in the most epic of locations all around the world, knows the mountains like old friends, and really loves what he does and who he does it for. Our trip was completely messed up after an issue with our airline tickets. We weren\'t going to be able to leave until a week after our planned departure which jeopardized our entire trek with Fredy. We didn\'t expect him to take any sort of responsibility in replanning as it was our mistake that caused the airline issue but he absolutely did. Within days he rearranged the entire trek so that we would be able to summit all our desired peaks without cutting the days down and without changing the cost. He is a class act and an incredible guide and I\'d say my husband and I both consider him a friend as well. We will definitely be booking another trip with Fredy Tipan and recommend him to anyone looking for the real deal in outdoor Guides. Thank you, Fredy!