Experiences / Ecuador’s Avenue of Volcanoes
Chimborazo Expedition
Climb the point on Earth closest to the Sun
- Duration
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Extreme
- Group size
- 1–2
- Minimum age
- 18
- Cancellation
- Strict
- Meeting point
- Quito hotel pick-up
- Operated by
- Páramo y Glaciar
Overview
Because of the equatorial bulge, Chimborazo's 6,263 m summit is the farthest point from the Earth's center. This four-day private expedition includes an acclimatization ascent of Carihuairazo before moving to the Whymper refuge.
The summit night is long and demanding, crossing steep snow and ice for 8–10 hours to reach the Whymper summit. Only for climbers who have already summited peaks like Cotopaxi or similar.
Highlights
- Summit at 6,263 m, the closest point to the Sun
- Acclimatization climb of Carihuairazo
- Vicuñas in the Chimborazo reserve
- 1:1 or 1:2 guide ratio
- Nights in lodge and high refuge
Included
- Private transport
- Certified high-mountain guide
- 3 nights in lodge and refuge
- All meals in the mountains
- Technical group equipment
Not included
- Personal mountaineering gear
- Mountain rescue insurance
- Tips
Before you go
Previous 5,500 m+ summit with crampons required. Excellent physical condition.
