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Fernando Tovar
Tovar Expeditions

Guayaquil 5-38 and Quito

(00593) 3 2811333 / (00593) 95 652475

www.expeditionstovar.com
fernando.t@expeditionstovar.com
tovarexpeditions@hotmail.com
info@expeditionstovar.com

Chimborazo Ascent

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Day 1: From Latacunga we will drive three hours to the parking lot on the slopes of the mountain at 4,800m. From here we will trek for half an hour to the Whymper refuge at 5,000 m. Here we will have dinner and rest to prepare for the overnight climb.

DAY 2: At midnight the ascent begins to the 6,310m summit, taking approximately 8 hours. The descent to the refuge takes a further 4 hours, from there we will return to Latacunga.

Set Start time and Meeting Place for Activity (if any) - Hora de inicio establecido y lugar de encuentro para la actividad (si los hubiera)

Latacunga

What's provided (if a guided activity)

Specialist equipment
Bilingual guide
Lodging
Meals
Transportation

What to bring

Warm clothing
Hiking boots
Sun screen

Tour Operator or Provider of Activity (if any) - Operador Turístico o Proveedor de la Actividad (si lo hubiese)

Tovar Expeditions

Duration of Activity - Duración de la Actividad

2 days

Type of Activity - Tipo de Actividad

Climbing

Level of Difficulty for Activity - Nivel de Dificultad de la Actividad

Advanced - Good fitness and advanced skills required

Longitude: -78.8214

Latitude: -1.4665

Elevation: 6207 M (20364 FT)

In Or Near: Chimborazo Reserve

Region: Andes