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High mountain Tour 15 days

Tour Cotopaxi 5897m & Chimborazo 6268 m

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PROGRAM - 15 days for those passionate about the high mountains. Departure preferably on Tuesdays.

This high mountain program has been carefully developed by us to allow you to have a good acclimatization that will give you

the best chance to realize the great challenge of climbing the peaks of Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano to the world with its

5897m altitude and the Chimborazo and its 6268 m altitude which makes it the top of the planet closest to the sun. We will

begin our acclimatization in the region of Otavalo located north of Ecuador, hiking around Lake Cuicocha (alt 3200 m), then

ending our journey in the northern part, with the ascent of Imbabura (alt 4580 m), the inescapable summit of the province of Imbabura. We will then move

south to climb the Guagua Pichincha (4784 m) before heading to Iliniza north (5126 m alt.), Great summit, which gives an alpine atmosphere, and then the

majestic Cotopaxi. After this effort and as decompression we will visit the beautiful town of Baños with its thermal waters located at the foothill of the active

volcano Tungurahua. We will take place then in the train of the Andes before attacking to Carihuairazo (5020m) and Chimborazo finally.

Note: We leave when possible, meals at your expense.

Ecuador is a nice country for travelers who want to discover different experiences of taste. There are a huge variety of meals, gourmet restaurants or simply small dining places in markets and villages. Meals mentioned in the program are included and those not mentioned are left to your choice. Your guide and traveling companion will tell you interesting places or restaurants, and may also assist you in your discovery, if you wish. Meals includes are indicated as follow : B: Breakfast / L: Lunch / D : Diner

Day 1 Tuesday: Colonial Quito – Middle of the World - Quito

Visit of colonial Quito, world heritage and the Middle of the World monument. Hotel night in Quito. B

In Colonial Quito, we´ll go to the Panecillo, small hill overlooking Quito, on which stands the statue of the Virgen de

Legarda and delimiting the colonial town of San Francisco de Quito. Then, we will go to the Independence Square, where is located the Presidential Palace, the Cathedral and the Archbishop's Palace. Walking towards the Plaza de San Francisco, we stop at the Church of the Company of Jesus. Visit the Franciscan Monastery, Baroque monument located in

Plaza San Francisco and visit the museum of religious art Fray Pedro Gocial which is right next door.




In the Middle of the World, we will visit the site that represents the symbolic pass of the parallel Zero or Equator and its ethnographic museum. Also we will visit the Inti Nan museum showing some physical laws related to gravity and its influence and astronomical knowledge that Aboriginal groups Inca and Pre Inca had.

Day 2 Wednesday : Quito – Otavalo indigenous market – Cuicocha Lagoon - Community of San Clemente

Departure from Quito by private vehicle to the province of Imbabura to Otavalo, we will visit the typical market of Otavalo, which is the most important market in Ecuador. After free lunch at the site, we will visit in the afternoon the Cuicocha lagoon, which is one of the most beautiful lakes in Ecuador. It is part of the Cotacachi - Cayapas Ecological Reserve. We will walk around the crater and the lagoon. 4h30 of walk approximately. At the end of the afternoon we will go by car to the community Caranqui of San Clemente. Dinner and overnight in the cabins of the community of San Clemente. B – D

The indigenous Otavalo market is with no doubts one of the most important markets in south America. It is the ideal place to buy gifts and souvenirs for family and friends. The market was developed in the 60s and still remains, Ecuadorians come from all over the country to see the wide variety of products at their disposal. Tourists also marvel at the colorful textiles, straw hats (Panama), ponchos and silver jewelry

Day 3 Thursday: San Clemente – Ascension to Imbabura 4630 m - Quito

Breakfast. Ascension of the Imbabura volcano 4630 m altitude. Box lunch during the walk. Return to Quito. Hotel night in Quito. B - L (box lunch)

Unevenness: aprox. 1400 m - 8h hike

This extinct volcano of 4630 m is located 60 km northeast of Quito, its ascent is an excellent start to acclimatize to the altitude; This long trek to the top of Imbabura will be an excellent memory of your first efforts in Ecuador.




Day 4 Friday: Quito - Ascension of Guagua Pichincha 4784 m - Lasso

Breakfast. We will take the vehicle to reach the base of the volcano where we will begin our trek. Ascent to the active volcano Pichincha 4784 m alt. Box lunch. Continuation to Lasso by private vehicle. Dinner and overnight in mountain lodge in Lasso. B - L (box lunch) Unevenness: 800 m – From 4 to 6 hours hike

When we speak of Pichincha, we do not refer to it as a single volcano but as the two peaks that form it. The summits are called Rucu and Guagua Pichincha, which translate into Quechua as "the old" and "baby". The Guagua Pichincha is the highest of the two, despite the fact that it is called "baby". Its altitude is 4,724 meters, while the Rucu 4,627 meters. Guagua became highly active between 1999 and 2001, emitting a thick cloud of ashes over the city. On the way to the top, travelers can smell the sulfur vapors that remind them of the recent past of this volcano.

Day 5 Saturday: Lasso – Zumbahua Market – Quilotoa Lagoon – Chugchilán

After breakfast, departure by private vehicle to the town of Zumbahua. Visit the most typical indigenous market in Ecuador. Hike in the Quilotoa crater. Box lunch. Hike from Quilotoa to Chugchilán. Dinner and overnight in lodge at Chugchilán. B - L (Box lunch) - D

Unevenness: 1000 m descent and 400 m. of ascent - 5 hours hike

The Zumbahua Market is known for its Saturday Fair. On a clear day, we can

observe the Cotopaxi covered with snow from the vendors' stands. Zumbahua is a typical market selling horses and

llamas, in addition to wood carved objects created by local artisans. This market is not very frequented by tourists: you

will be able to observe the women transporting the goods on their head or back of llama, You will discover textile

objects of elaborate elaboration and you will march on one of the Andean lands the more traditional

The Quilotoa Volcano is a unique site in Ecuador with a crater of more than 3 km. in diameter and an altitude difference of 320 m. between the edge of the crater and the lagoon. The indigenous community that lives there allows to maintain a closer contact with the local people.




Day 6 Sunday: Chugchilán – Machachi

After breakfast, hike around the village of Chugchilán where we will go up the western cordillera that we stroll

enjoying the beautiful view of Sigüe and Toachi rivers. We can observe beautiful rural scenes (3 to 4 hours of

walking). Lunch. Departure to Lasso after lunch, bypassing the Ilinizas volcano.. Dinner and overnight in lodge

at Machachi. B – L – D

Day 7 Monday: Machachi – Refuge of Ilinizas After breakfast, we will go by private vehicle, to the village of Chaupi located at the foothill of the Ilinizas. From Chaupi, we will take a mountain road until we reach the place called "la Virgen" in the beautiful Illinizas reserve where we will start the hiking with portage to the refuge located at 4700 meters altitude. Night in the refuge. B - L - D

Unevenness: 800 m - 3hours hike

The Illiniza is a stratovolcano, located 55 km southwest of Quito on the Western Cordillera. Potentially active, it consists of two peaks covered with snow: Illiniza South (5248 m) and Northern Illiniza (5126 m). These two summits are 2 beautiful objectives for mountaineers and are recommended in preparatory ascension to Cotopaxi, and Chimborazo.




Day 8 Tuiesday: Ascension of North Iliniza 5126m. – Lasso

After breakfast, we will leave at dawn, for the top of North Iliniza which rises to

5126 meters of altitude to enjoy better conditions and to be able to contemplate the

extraordinary sight, that offers this summit, on the Andes and its beautiful valleys.

When the conditions of the moment allow it of course. Down to the valley, then

continue to Lasso at the foot of the Cotopaxi volcano.

Night in hostel in Lasso B – L Unevenness: 420 meters to the summit and 1220 m. in descent - 6 to 7h walk

The walk is along a path of loose rock and some experience of the participants is required

Day 9 Wednesday : Lasso – Refuge of Cotopaxi

After breakfast. Departure in private vehicle until the car parking at 4500 meters, then walk to the Jose Ribas refuge (4800

m). Ice school to test the equipment, see the level of each participant and giving basic instructions for progress on the

glacier with your mountain guide. Picnic during activity on the glacier. Back to the refuge. Dinner and night in the refuge

José Ribas. B - L (box lunch) - D

Located in the province of Cotopaxi, 70 km from Quito, this park covers 33400 hectares and includes camping areas, hiking

trails. On the Páramo and in the forests, you can sometimes see condors, ducks, caracarás, Andean seagulls, pigeons and

hummingbirds. As for mammals, rabbits, white-tailed deer, foxes and weasels ... By the way ... Cotopaxi is the highest

active volcano in the world. Its summit is covered with eternal snows.

Unevenness: 300 meters - 1h of hike




Day 10 Thursday: Ascension to Cotopaxi 5897 m. - Baños Between noon and 1 am, rode up the highest active volcano in the world with our mountain

guides. Back to the hut for lunch and then down to the car park to take the vehicle and reach

the city of Baños. Relax time. Hotel night in Baños. B - L

The Cotopaxi volcano, Ecuador's second highest peak 5897m is located south of Quito. It is the

highest active volcano in the world and its rise is really a good goal. Allow about 8 hours of

walking (refuge - summit – refuge)

Unevenness: 1100 m. - 8 to 9 hours hike AD+ / French high mountain scale - Standards ASEGUIM / CHAMONIX

Day 11 Friday: Baños - Calpi

Breakfast, visit of Baños and its surroundings: route of the waterfalls. Observation of the active volcano Tungurahua if conditions permit. In the afternoon, departure to the little town of Calpi. accommodation. Hotel night in Calpi. B - D

Baños is a charming summer resort, with its thermal waters, located at the gates of the Amazon and on the edge of the Andes mountain range. The beauty of the place as well as the hospitality of its inhabitants make Baños a very appreciated destination. Nestled in the middle of a green valley, the city, surrounded by forests, waterfalls and at the foot of the active volcano Tungurahua 5016m, offers exuberant vegetation. We are going to visit the impressive waterfall of Pailón del Diablo. Next to the Manto de La Novia waterfalls, we will also cross the Pastaza River in Tarabita, a means of transportation for the local people who live near that river surrounded by cliffs. If the weather permits, we will observe the almost permanent activity of the Tungurahua volcano.




Day 12 Saturday: Riobamba - Alausí - Train of the Andes « Devil´s Nose » - Riobamba

Departure from Riobamba to the city of Alausí to board the train. Travel in the picturesque "Tren de los Andes" among Alausí, Sibambe, Alausí, more precisely called "La Nariz del Diablo". Route of 12 km. with a duration of 2h30. Return to Riobamba. Hotel night in Riobamba. B

Day 13 Sunday: Riobamba - Ascension of Carihuairazo 5116m - Riobamba Breakfast. Ascent of Mocha peak of Carihuairazo 5020 meters of altitude. Picnic on the way up. Descent. Departure by

private vehicle to Riobamba. Hotel night in Riobamba. B – L (box lunch)

Volcano lying on the western cordillera and 10 km from Chimborazo. No major difficulty, beautiful belvedere on the region

and beautiful views of the surrounding peaks.

Unevenness: 916 m. - 7 hours hike

Day 14 Monday: Riobamba – Refuge Whymper 5000m

Breakfast. Departure by private vehicle to the Chimborazo refuge at 4800 meters altitude. Ascent to Whymper Hut at

5000 meters altitude. Picnic. Dinner and overnight in a shelter. Ascension of Chimborazo during the night. B – L (box

lunch) - D

Unevenness: 1310 m. - 12/14 hours hike AD+ / French high mountain scale - Standards ASEGUIM / CHAMONIX

Chimborazo fauna reserve: For several years, a program of reintroduction of vicuñas and llamas has been initiated, in collaboration with the Indian

communities that inhabit these areas of páramo. It is quite easy to observe. In addition, Chimborazo, the highest peak in Ecuador 6268 m, is a snowy volcano

that is a great attraction for mountaineers, as well as for those who appreciate the beautiful landscapes.

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Day 15 Tuesday: Ascension of Chimborazo 6268m - Quito Breakfast at the refuge after the ascent. Back to Quito. Hotel in Quito. End of program. B




Price per person

Base 2 participants 2290 USD (Supplement of 100 USD / person for an exclusive tour) Base 3 participants 1990 USD Base 4 / 5 participants 1890 USD Base 6 / 7 participants 1790 USD A partir de 8 participants 1690 USD

Our price includes

- Transportation in 4X4 or minibus - Accommodation in a double room - Meals indicated in the program - 1 high mountain guide for acclimatization walks - 1 high mountain guide for 2 participants during the ascension of the volcanoes Cotopaxi and Chimborazo - Activities and walks mentioned in the program - High mountain technical equipment

Our price doesn´t include

- International airplane tickets - Drinks and personal expenses - Entrance to the Ilinizas reserve, Chimborazo and Cotopaxi national park: Free for the moment - Night in the refuge of Ilinizas, Cotopaxi and Chimborazo - around 15 to 20 USD per person - Sleeping bag - Your personal insurance rapatriación / cancellation: risk sports and mountain activities - Single room supplement: USD 90 - Supplement to higher category hotels (please contact us) - For 4 participants: Comfort and flexibility option: Supplement for mini bus + driver accompanying your guide for the duration of the trip: 300 USD per person




Practical advice

Because of the low temperatures found in the glacier, it is essential to have adequate boots. Participants are recommended to wear rigid mountaineering boots with internal thermal insulation for temperatures below -10 ° C or -20 ° C and to accept semi-automatic crampons. It would be better, for greater comfort during the ascent, to use your own shoes, however, there is also the possibility of renting them on site (Maximum size 47). If you have to rent equipment in Quito, we will help you in this process. For problems related to altitude sickness, consult your doctor for the use of Diamox.

Our hotel selection

Quito - AUBERGE INN http://www.auberge-inn-hostal.com/fr/index.html - San Clemente - http://www.sclemente.com/

Machachi - PUERTA AL CORAZÓN http://www.puertaalcorazon.com/ Chugchilan – MAMA HILDA http://mamahilda.com/

Baños – LA CHIMENEA http://www.hotelchimenea.com/index.html - Lasso - CUELLO DE LUNA www.cuellodeluna.com

Calpi - EL CERCADO https://www.el-cercado.com/ - Riobamba - RIO HOTEL http://www.riohotelecuador.com/

Note: The hotels described are indicative, subject to availability at the time of reservation of the tour.

In case of no availability, a hotel of the same category will be offered instead.

Il est possible de sélectionner des hôtels de catégorie supérieure moyennant un supplément, contactez-nous si cela vous intéresse.

Note

We provide: iceaxe, crampons, harness, helmet, rope and carabiners. Here is a list of personal equipment for the ascent in Ecuador: Cap, gloves and waterproof gloves, jacket and technical pants, headlamp, glacier goggles (protection 3 or 4), rigid mountaineering shoes with thermal insulation for temperatures below -10ºC and -20ºC and that can be placed semi-automatic crampons, sleeping bag, backpack of 70 liters (to carry the equipment until the refuge), backpack of 20 liters for the ascent, walking sticks (optional), leggings.


http://www.auberge-inn-hostal.com/fr/index.html

http://www.sclemente.com/

http://www.puertaalcorazon.com/

http://mamahilda.com/

http://www.hotelchimenea.com/index.html

http://www.cuellodeluna.com/

https://www.el-cercado.com/

http://www.riohotelecuador.com/

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