7 elements (5 brands)
Created: Edgar Parra
Last update: 15 Nov 2017
Climbing Chimborazo, Cotopaxi + 4 peaks in 11 days
| Activity type: | Mountaineering |
| Activity level: | Moderate/ Challenging |
| Availability: |
17 Nov 2019 - 16 Nov 2020 |
| Duration: | 11 Day(s) / Tour with flexible start dates |
| Price: | from $1625 |
Full description
Best guide of Ecuador!
Price includes
- Superior service
- A registered and fully licensed Tour Operator
- Technical mountain equipment (crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet)
- Accommodations in hotels (double room), Nuevos Horizontes Hut, Oleas Ruales and Whymper Refuges
- All meals during the hikes and climbs (shown above with B: Breakfast, BL: Box lunch and D: Dinner)
- National parks fees and permit registrations
- Professional IFMGA or ASEGUIM mountain guide (two climbers to one guide)
Not included in price
- Personal mountain gear (warm clothes, sleeping bag, sunglasses, head lamp, etc.)
- International flight tickets
- Single supplement
- Meals and drinks in hotels (lunch, dinner)
- Insurance of any kind
- Tips
- Other non-specified expenses
Guide
Verified Profile
- Email address
- Phone number
Edgar has a great experience of more than 17 years of mountain climbing in Ecuador, and around the world, like Colombian, Bolivian, Peruvian and Argentinean Andes; in the Italian, Swiss, German and Austrian Alps, in northern Himalayas the KhanTengri peak, and recently successfully Mount McKinley in Alaska, such experience allowed him to lead challenge routes and expeditions with much success.
He is passionate traveler, photographer, rock and ice climber and more.., He spends most of his free time and vacation “discovering” new mountains, new destinations, new cultures.
As a complement of his 6 years of University studies in Tourism, He has attended important courses, such as:
* Mountain Guide and updates courses by ASEGUIM (Ecuadorian Association of Mountain Guides), in April 2000, in April 2009, in September 2014.
* Mountain Guides Evaluation by ENSA (Ecole Nationale de Ski et d'Alpinisme) in October 2006. An event organized by the Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador and ENSA of France.
* Wilderness First Responder, updated in April 2016.
He is charismatic, friendly, smart and very patient. His desire of personal growth and professional excellence has led him to be part of " www.lonelysummits.com as “CEO”, Chief Executive Organizer, and one of the coo-owners. He speaks fluent Spanish, English, German, Italian, and some Russian.
Location
Ecuador, Chimborazo Province
Day 1
Arrival in Quito(9,184 ft/2.800m)
Pick up at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Quito. If you arrive early in the morning, you will have the afternoon free to explore Quito. (-/-/-)
Day 2
Quito – Pasochoa Summit (13,778ft/4.230m) - Machachi (10,168
We will leave from Quito (9,186ft/2.800m) early in the morning and drive southeast for about 2 hours through the Andean highlands until we get to the trailhead (10,827ft/3.300m). The hike leads through an amazing primary Andean forest, great for bird watching. We will arrive on the summit (13,778ft/4.230m) and if the weather allows, we will be able to see the surrounding snow-capped mountains such as Antisana, Cayambe, Illinizas, Cotopaxi and even Chimborazo far away to the south on clear days. The round-trip will take us about 6 hours. Transfer to the Hotel in Machachi town, by late afternoon. Overnight in the hotel (B/BL/-)
Day 3
Corazon Summit (15,702ft/4.786m)- Machachi
We start early in the morning and drive south through the Avenue of the Volcanoes until we get to the village of El Chapui. We will continue driving up until we reach the trailhead (13,120ft/4.000m), where we start our hike. The first part of the hike takes us up through low growing Andean grass. Then we will get onto a sandy section, which will see us scrambling further up and leads to Corazon summit(15,702ft/4786m). We will have lunch during the hike, which will be about 8 hour long. Return to Machachi by late afternoon (B/BL/-)
Day 4
Machachi - Nuevos Horizontes Hut (15,580ft/4.750m)
We will leave from Machachi in the morning and drive through the Avenue of the Volcanoes until we get to the village of El Chapui. We will continue driving up until we get to “La Virgen parking lot” (12,795ft/3.900m). Once there, we will start a 3-hour hike up to the “Nuevos Horizontes Refuge” (15,580ft/4.750m). We will relax for the rest of the afternoon. Dinner will be served by late afternoon (B/BL/D)
Day 5
Illiniza Norte Summit (16,818ft/5.126m) - Machachi
Our climbing day starts early in the morning. We will have a light breakfast, pack our climbing equipment and leave the refuge an hour later. We will continue hiking up towards the saddle formed between two peaks and then further on to Illiniza Norte summit (16,818ft/ 5.126 m). The approach to the top involves an easy 3-hour scramble. Once at the summit, we will enjoy and admire the beautiful surroundings. It will take us around 7 hours for the round trip. Overnight in the Hotel (B/BL/-)
Day 6
Machachi - Cotopaxi Refuge (15,748ft/4.800m)
We will drive from Machachi southern through the Avenue of the Volcanoes until we get to the Cotopaxi National Park entrance. From here we will drive east to the Cotopaxi parking lot (14,764ft/4.500m). We get our gear ready and hike up for an hour to the Jose Ribas Refuge (15,748ft/4.800m). In the afternoon we will go to the glacier for ice practices and training. We will learn some basic techniques, which include last but not least proper handling of the climbing equipment (crampons, ice axe, rope, etc.). We will go back to the Refuge for dinner and rest. (B/BL/D)
Day 7
Refuge - Cotopaxi Summit (19,347ft/5.897m)- Machachi
We will wake up at midnight and depart to the top (19,347ft/5.897 m) around 1 am after a light breakfast. The climb will take us about 6 to 8 hours. The first part is about an hour hike to the glacier, where we put the crampons on and start the glacier ascent. Once at the summit we will take our time for pictures of the crater and surroundings and then we will head back to the refuge in 2 to 3 hours. At the refuge we will rest, pack our belongings, have something to eat, drink and go down to the parking lot, from where we will drive to Machachi. Overnight in the hotel (B/BL/-)
Day 8
Rest day in Machachi (10,168ft/3.100m)
Rest day in the small town of Machachi, optional visit to Tesalia Water Springs, if it's Sunday we will visit a local indigenous market (animal, fruits, goods, etc.); other options are horseback riding, cow milking, sampling of a local delicatessen: guinea pig, etc. Overnight in the Hotel (B/-/-)
Day 9
Machachi - Whymper Refuge (16,400ft /5.000m)
From Machachi, we will drive south through the Avenue of the Volcanoes for about 3,5 hours to the Chimborazo reserve. We will drive right to Hermanos Carrel refuge (15,744ft/4,800m), where we will have dinner and get some rest until 10 pm. There will be an early light breakfast served just before we get our gear ready and start hiking up (-/BL/D)
Day 10
Chimborazo Summit (20,702ft/6.310m) - Quito
Before midnight, we will start our climb to the top of Ecuador’s highest mountain, Chimborazo, which will take us about 9 to 11 hours. We will get to the top (20,702ft/6.310m) early in the morning. It is a perfect place for resting and pictures of the beautiful Andean surroundings. After some rest, we will start our descending to the Refuge. It will take us 4 to 5 hours. Once in “Hermanos Carrel Refuge” we will pack our gear, where our transportation will be ready to take us back to Quito (B/BL/-)
Day 11
Flight back home
Transfer from the hotel to the airport (B/-/-)
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Last update: Edgar Parra
(17 Nov 2020)