MOUNTAIN FACT FILE - CHIMBORAZO: 6,310m (20,703´). 150km South of Quito. Grade 3D.
MOUNTAIN PROFILE: This huge mountain is the highest point in Ecuador. It has five summits, the highest being at 6,310 meters. There are many routes up its slopes. The normal route runs up the Southeast flank and is a variation of the original Whymper route. One can also climb from the East side (sun ridge route) which involves mixed rock/ice climbing.
THE ASCENT: Ascents of the normal route start at midnight and involve 8-10 hours ascent from the Refugio Whymper at 5,000m. This is a strenuous but fantastic climb of one of the highest and most beautiful mountains in the Americas. The ascent does include route finding and crevasse crossings and you entail icy slopes of up to 50 degrees.
Your itinerary will include a brief description of our trip and an outline of your stays and meals provided. We normally only provide a breakfast at any of our city stop over locations as it gives you the opportunity to vary your cuisine by not being tied to a hotel menu. However where we think your culinary choice is limited we have included additional lunches or evening meals. We can provide full board trips on request i.e. through personal choice or if any person has any special dietary needs.
H=Hotel, R=Refuge, Lo=Lodge, Ha=Hacienda, T=Tents, B/L/D=Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, PL=Packed Lunch.
Day 1: TRAVEL TO THE RIOBAMBA (H/L/D)
Travel from your in country destination in Ecuador to Riobamba for your overnight hotel stay..
Day 2: CHIMBORAZO (R/B/L/D)
Hike to refuge ready for your summit attempt.
Day 3: CHIMBORAZO (H/B/L/D)
Summit day, leave at midnight for a demanding day´s climbing of Ecuador´s highest peak.
Day 4: CHIMBORAZO (H/B/L)
Reserve bad weather day and/or drive back to Quito
Day 5: QUITO - TRAVEL HOME (B)
Fly home or carry on with your in country itinerary
On our trips we include transport to and from the airport on arrival and departure, all transportation or travel in country including any internal domestic flights, all hotel and trekking lodge accommodation, a dedicated AB leader and all in country guides and porters, any park, mountain fees or permits and any sightseeing/tourist entry fees. Breakfasts at all hotel stays will be provided but lunches and dinners will only be provided where indicated. All meals will be provided during the duration of any trek or climb.
All booked activities and the use of any group equipment such as tents, cooking equipment are included but any additional activities booked with our in country providers will be subject to an additional surcharge.
Hotel = 3 nights, Refuges = 1 nights, (4 nights total).
Breakfasts = 4, Lunches = 4, Dinners = 3 (11 meals out of a possible 12).