Details
Trip Duration
2 days
Mountain Range
Andes
People per Guide
2 people
Trip Level
Sustained
Offer Period
Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul
Type of Trip
Private
Chimborazo (6268 m) is the highest summit in Ecuador. It’s an inactive volcano. It is located 150 km south-southwest of the capital Quito.
Chimborazo’s location in the equatorial bulge, combined with its elevation, make it the farthest peak from the center of the Earth.
This ascent is a great example of mixed ice and rock terrain, and is specially recommended for those with previous experience with crampons and ice-axe, who want to experience a real high altitude mountain.
“Maybe your first 6000, I hope not the last one, 6000’s are even more addictive, a drug that goes to the deepest part of your soul and never again you can live without them while you can breathe.”
This 2-day program is for experienced mountaineers and you must go through a proper acclimatization before going up. Otherwise, the recommendation is to do a longer program. It should include some previous peaks for acclimatization before going to the main summit.
Some other volcanoes that we can ascend together in Ecuador include Cotopaxi, Antisana, Illina Sur and Nevado Cayambe.
Please contact me if you dream to get to the highest point of Ecuador! Of course it will be my pleasure guiding you there.
Price per person
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation
- All meals during trip
- Transport to the start of the trip
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
What happens if I need to cancel the trip?
If you decide to cancel, you’ll get a 100% refund (minus fees) if the cancellation is notified up to 60 days before the start of the tour, a 75% refund (minus fees) if you cancel between 59 and 30 days before the start of the tour, and a 50% refund if you cancel between 29 and 21 days before the start of the tour. If you cancel less than 21 days before the first day of the tour, you won’t receive a refund.
Take into account, however, that if accommodation, flights or transfers were included in the trip you booked, then a different policy may apply as the guide will be bound by the provider’s cancellation policy.
What happens if the guide cancels the trip because of bad weather/unsuitable conditions?
If bad weather or unsuitable conditions force the guide to cancel the trip, he or she will: a) propose a similar activity at a different place where conditions are better, or b) propose to postpone the activity until a later date, or c) cancel. If you refuse option a), our cancellation policy will apply. Please note, however, that the call to cancel a trip due to bad weather can only be made by the guide (not the client).
What happens if the guide doesn’t show up or cancels for personal reasons?
If the guide cancels for reason of injury or other, you will get a 100% refund on your trip.
Itinerary
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Day 1:
Quito-Chimborazo Hut 4.800m-15.700ft
After a late breakfast, we’ll start driving towards Chimborazo’s hut. Depending of the route conditions we’ll decide to stay at Carrel hut and climb the normal Veintimilla route or hike up to Stubel glacier and camp at 5.100m-16.567ft.
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Day 2:
Chimborazo Summit 6.310m-20.702ft
The final ascent. The hardest and most physically demanding day of the trip is coming. Wake up at 00:00pm and get ready for 6 to 8 hours sustained climb. We’ll reach Whimper summit where the most spectacular Andean Ecuadorian view is appreciated. Surrounding snowed peaks like Altar, Tungurahua, Ilinizas, Cotopaxi & Antisana could be all seen in a clear day.
After enjoying it, we’ll descend to the hut. Get some rest, pack up and drive back to Quito.
Other details
In the Chimborazo refuge (Carrel), or high camp at Stubel glacier, depending on the route we decide to take.
Upon request, we can include a third day to do some glacier practice (how to use ice axe, crampons, how to move around in the glacier when roped, etc.). Ask for price for this option.
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.
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