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Chimborazo Volcano Climbing Tour, climb to 6310 meters: The highest mountain in Ecuador

For many years Chimborazo mountain was thought to be the highest mountain in the world. Whymper and the Carrel brothers climbed it first in 1880. There are five summits, the highest is called Whymper or Ecuador.

Because of the height of this mountain proper acclimatization is essential. To go with us, climbers must have been in the sierra for at least a week and climbed above 5000 meters (preferably Cotopaxi) in that time.

From the parking area a narrow trail takes us up to the Whymper Refuge (30 mins). The Whymper route has caused several deaths over the past few years. The direct route which is a lot steeper offers a straight line to the summit via the peak of Veintimilla at 6267 meters. It is less than 1km between the peaks of Veintimilla and Whymper, but the time it takes varies from 20-60 minutes depending on the snow conditions.

Snow up to the knees is not uncommon and a high level of fitness is required the peak will certainly push your physical limits. The average temperature during the night is -18°C.

Day 1:

Leaving Quito at around 8:00 am we will reach the first refuge (4800m) in the afternoon. We will have dinner and then hike 30 minutes to the second refuge (5000m) and rest there.

Day 2:

We start our tough ascent very early in the morning. The average ascending time is 7-9 hours and the average decent takes 3-4 hours. We return to Quito via Ambato. The refuges offer very good facilities to tourists and climbers (water, electricity, an open fire, safe storage facilities, lockers and a kitchen with all cooking utensils).

Rate per Person 332.- US$
min. 2 persons

All rates are in US $, per Person
Rates include:
Private transportation
All meals
Equipment  (plastic boots, crampons, gaters, harness, mitons, balaclava, ice axe)
English speaking mountain guide

Not included:
Entrance fees in the National Parks