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Chimborazo Acclimatization 7 Day

This acclimatization program is designed to prepare & instruct people in high altitude mountain climbing from 4000m till 6000m. With the assistance of a qualified and bilingual guide, this acclimatization program increases the fitness of climbers in order for the passenger to get in a better shape ending on successful climbs. On these 7 days you will reach the summit of 4 most known Ecuadorian volcanoes, including Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in the whole world! These climb offers spectacular views of Ecuador & Volcanoes Avenue. If do not have experience, these package is perfect for you, making you gain the necessary ability & skills to climb some of the most beautiful landscapes of the world.

ITINERARY:

DAY 1: PASOCHOA

Pick up at 7:00am
Transfer to Pasochoa volcano
Short briefing (climate conditions / equipment explanation / height conditions)
Begin ascent
Lunch
Reach summit
Lunch
Transfer to lodge

DAY 2: CORAZON

Pick up at 7:00am
Transfer to Corazon
Short briefing (climate conditions / equipment explanation / height conditions)
Begin ascent
Lunch
Reach summit
Return to lodge

DAY 3: ILINIZAS NORTE

Pick up at 7:00am
Transfer to Northern Ilinizas
Begin ascent
Lunch
Reach the summit
Return to Quito

DAY 4: RESTING DAY

Rest day in lodge

DAY 5: RECOGNITION DAY

Travel to Chimborazo Protected Area
Recognition day

DAY 6: CHIMBORAZO

Arrive & enter Cotopaxi National Park (4500m) followed by lunch at the refuge
Equipment check followed by practice on glaciers (depends on weather)
Final preparations
Sleep at refuge

DAY 7: CHIMBORAZO

Wake up & begin climbing.
Reach summit
Return to refuge followed by departure to Quito.

INCLUDED ON THE TOUR:

Transportation from Quito to all volcanoes and way back
Professional Bilingual Guide
Climbing equipment (polar pants & jacket, waterproof jacket & pants, plastic climbing boots, crampons, ice axe, climbing harness, gators, outside gloves)
Box Lunch on all days, Dinner at Cotopaxi refugee

NOT INCLUDED ON THE TOUR:

Park entrance fees
Sleeping Bag
Tips
Head Lamp

NECESSARY EQUIPEMENT:

Sleeping bag
Sunglasses
Camera
Big & Small back pack
Inside Polar Gloves
Wool Hat
Extra Water
Sun Cream
Extra Energy Drinks & Snacks
Clock

PASOCHOA

Physical Level:	low
Technical Level:	low
Maximum Elevation:	4.200 m / 13.779 ft
Minimum Elevation:	3.300 m / 10.826 ft
Terrain:	Sandpit, rock

CORAZÓN

Physical Level:	Average
Technical Level:	Low-Average
Maximum elevation:	(4788 m. / 15.709 ft.)
Minimum elevation:	(3.100 m / 10.170 ft
Terrain:	Medium grass prairie, rock

NORTHERN ILINIZA

Physical Level:	average
Technical Level:	average
Maximum Elevation:	5.126 m / 16.817 ft
Minimum Elevation:	3.900 m / 12.795 ft
Terrain:	Medium grass, sandpit, rock, snow