Chimborazo Climb - 2 Days Private Tour
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Chimborazo Climb - 2 Days Private Tour
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Chimborazo Climb - 2 Days Private Tour
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Highlights
The Chimborazo Climb is a private guided tour that takes place over two days. During this trek, you’ll reach the point on Earth’s surface closest to the sun. Our objective is to summit Veintimilla Peak (6,227 meters above sea level) and Whymper Peak (6,263 meters above sea level), with a professional guide by your side and all the necessary gear to safely conquer Chimborazo’s summits.
Ready to take on this personal challenge? Ecuador’s highest mountain is waiting for you! Keep reading to learn all about this incredible adventure:
Itinerary
DAY 1 Riobamba - Chimborazo Reserve - Carrel Refuge
Riobamba
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDifficulty: high Elevation: 4.800 meters The guide will meet us at the Riobamba office at 10 a.m. Once everyone is gathered, we’ll load the gear into the 4x4 and drive about an hour to the Chimborazo Reserve. Get ready to take in the stunning views this area has to offer.Carrel Refuge
12 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe’ll continue along the road to the Carrel Refuge, situated at 4,850 meters above sea level. There, we’ll spend the afternoon acclimating and getting ready for the Chimborazo climb. Our guide will also provide a briefing covering the route, safety guidelines, and rope-climbing techniques. After that, it’s time for dinner, rest, and preparation for the climb!- AccommodationsCarrel Refuge (or basecamp if closed)Food And DrinksLunchDinner
DAY 2 - Chimborazo summit.
Carrel Refuge
7 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter a few hours of rest, it’s time to begin the climb to Veintimilla Summit. We’ll start at 10:30 p.m. since it’s safer, and we’ll face rocky, snowy, and icy terrain all the way up to the El Castillo rock formation at 5,350 meters. The climb follows the glacier ridge, featuring steep slopes between 30 and 40 degrees, with some icy sections reaching up to 45 degrees. After about 7 hours of climbing, we’ll reach the Veintimilla summit. Goal accomplished!Mount Chimborazo
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOnce we arrive, if we still have the energy and motivation—and the weather cooperates—we can continue climbing to the summit of Chimborazo volcano. After about one more hour of climbing, we’ll reach the Whymper Summit at 6,263 meters, the point on Earth’s surface farthest from its center!Riobamba
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWe’ll take in the amazing views of the Ecuadorian sky, and when we’re ready, we’ll start the 3 to 4-hour descent back to the Carrel Refuge. Once there, the 4x4 will be waiting to drive us back to Riobamba. After two intense days, our Chimborazo climb will come to an end.- Food And DrinksBreakfastLunch
What's included
INCLUDED
ASEGUIM mountain guide (1 guide for every 2 climbers)
Private transportation
Lunch (2)
Dinner
Lodging in basecamp
Breakfast
Entrance fee to the Chimborazo Reserve
Mountain equipment
NOT INCLUDED
Trekking poles (available for rent 5 USD/day)
Waterproof jacket (available for rent for 5 USD/day)
Backpack (available for rent Large: 5 USD/day - Small: 3 USD/day)
Travel Insurance
Tips
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Previous ice hiking experience is required.
In order to complete the ascent safely and avoid suffering from altitude sickness and the risks that this entails, it is essential that you acclimatize well before starting the ascent.
Not recommended for hikers with no experience in ice hiking (using ice axe and crampons)
Location
Address
Riobamba, Ecuador
Provider
Howlanders
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