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Climb Cotopaxi:6 days including acclimatisation walks on Pichincha and Illinizas
Our Ecuador climbing trip offers an introduction to the glories of high altitude mountaineering (or for those who wish to extend their high altitude experience) whilst enjoying some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in the Andes.
The 6 day programme is designed to give you enough time to acclimatise before attempting to climb Cotopaxi, by adding various fantastic acclimatisation walks. If you are a novice mountaineer you will benefit from our glacier school where you will be shown the ropes.
You will climb three of Ecuador's impressive volcanoes: Pichincha (4,794 metres), Iliniza North (5,100 metres), and Cotopaxi (5,897 metres). The breathtaking views and sense of achievement make all the effort well worthwhile.
Ease of access makes the volcanoes of Ecuador particularly attractive to those with a limited time frame providing an adequate period is allowed for acclimatisation. You will experience all of the earth's ecological zones from subtropical to arctic by climbing in the fabulous Avenue of Volcanoes.
No previous mountaineering experience is required. Climbing equipment, i.e. plastic boots, crampons and ice-axe can be hired in Quito. Instruction in its use is given by our mountain guides.
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Itinerary |
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Day 1 |
Climb Pichincha, Quito.
(4,794m) |
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Day 2 |
Hike to Ilinizas Refuge (4700m), overnight. |
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Day 3 |
Climb Ilinizas North (5,100m), lodge. |
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Day 4 |
Glacier School, lodge. |
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Day 5 |
Rest day, refuge. |
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Day 6 |
Climb Cotopaxi, return Quito.
(5,897m) |
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Included
2 nights lodge, 2 nights basic mountain refuges, experienced mountain guides, some technical climbing equipment, meals as listed. |
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