INFORMATION

• Departure:
  • City of Riobamba.
• VALUE:                               

    Value 1 person: $550.

    Value for 2 persons: $380 per person. 

• Duration: 2 days / 1 night. 
• Available: All year round, under previous reservation.

It was first climbed by the Englishman Edward Whymper and the Carrel cousins, Italian guides of the Matterhorn in 1880, and has two refuges at 4800 and 5000 meters above sea level.

The ascent to the summit of Chimborazo from the second refuge (Whymper) takes approximately 8 hours, it should start at midnight to take advantage of the hardness of the snow, it is necessary to have high mountain equipment such as: crampons, ice axe, harness, poles, ropes, thermal and waterproof clothing, hiking boots, etc.. You must go with an experienced and certified guide. To do this mountain you must be in good physical condition and be acclimatized to the altitude.

INCLUDES

• Certified high mountain guide.
• Transport.
• Food during the program.
• Teams for promotion.

• Lodging in the mountain in tents or shelters (depending on availability).

NO INCLUDES

• Transportation from other cities.
• Taxes.
• Additional acclimatization programs.
• Lodging in the city of Riobamba.

DETAILS

DAY 1: We leave Riobamba at 12:00 noon and have a 1 hour trip to the first refuge of Chimborazo, at 4800 m.a.s.l., from here we walk for 45 minutes with our equipment to the Whymper refuge at 5000 m.a.s.l.. In the afternoon we rest in the refuge for acclimatization.

DAY 2: At midnight we start the ascent. After 1 to 2 hours we arrive to the glacier and after 1 hour more we arrive to the place called "El Castillo" from there it takes 4 hours more to reach the summit at 6.268 m.a.s.l. where you can appreciate the majesty of the Andes.

The descent to the refuge takes about 3 to 4 hours. At noon we return by car to Riobamba.

Difficulty: Difficult, very good acclimatization and glacier experience are necessary.

Includes: Mountain equipment / Specialized guide / Transportation / Food / Lodging in shelters.

Carrying: Thermal clothing / Snacks / Energy drinks