Climbing Chimborazo Volcano Ecuador
Chimborazo volcano the highest volcano in the world from the center of the earth, located in the province of the same name, just 2hrs from our city Baños de Agusanta, will give us the opportunity to visit it and walk to its glaciers.
For climbing Chimborazo Volcano two days will be necessary and over all a good physical condition, in Ecuador the
mountains aren´t technical but they are tough. Before the trip we would like to be sure about your acclimatization. Please dont hesitate on contacting us
our office team will help you with.
On the first day we meet in our office where our mountaineering Guide will help you with the instruction and the equipment. (Internal and external layer, harness, Crampons, Boots, Rope, Ice Axe) after this
we departure toward Riobamba in around 1hr we start face the giant waiting for us ! in around 2:30 we wil reach the first refuge at 4800mt from where we will do a Hikking
the second refuge 5000mt. where we will get a bed and then we have something light to eat.
In the afternoon we will have ice school for learning some basic techniques: how to use the ice axes, how to use the crampons, and so on. !
in the evening
we will get a good dinner before we go resting until midnight. At midnight we wake up and get something warm before we get ready to star our climbing.
From this point takes up to 6 hrs to get the summit at 6,263mt- after our climbing the return to the refuge where we rest, have something light and warm and then returning to Banos City
Remember on the mountain there are two things that make us not to get the summit. One is the Weather another issue is the Physical Condition, over all. Our guide will always do the best for
helping on your wishes but protecting your integrity.