Climb Chimborazo Mountain (6310m)

Chimborazo is Ecuador’s highest volcano, now extinct, located between Ambato and Riobamba, 160 km from Quito. It is amongst the most impressive mountains in the Andes. Climbing Mount Chimborazo can be difficult and technical, but extremely rewarding.

Day 1: Leave Quito along the Avenue of the Volcanoes, for Ambato and Guaranda; cross a very arid zone to Edward Whymper Refuge at 5.000m. (L/D)

Day 2:  Depart from refuge at 1 am,  climb to  summit in 7-9 hours, to see the highlands of Ecuador spread out below us, Cotopaxi and the Ilinizas in the distance. Return to Quito early evening. (B/L)

Optional: This Chimborazo trek and climbing tour can be extended by one day. Trekking from the Ambato/Riobamba road, walk up through an Andean village, spend the first night camping at 4.000m. The following day climb up to the refuge.

Note:  The climbing tours can be operated on private or sharing basis. Please contact us for more details.