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Marco Cruz
Expediciones Andinas

Las Abras Km 3 Via a Guano

(00593) 3 964915

www.expediciones-andinas.com
marcocruz@andinanet.net

Chimborazo Excursion

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Day 1: Drive from Riobamba to Chimborazo Base Camp located in the Totorillas Valley at 4,000 meters. In the afternoon we will trek in the area where llamas and alpacas live. Overnight in tents.

Day 2: Free morning for acclimatization at camp. After lunch, ascension to Whymper Hut. We also offer our clients the possibility to ascend to the mountain directly from the base camp, starting at night.

Day 3: Day of ascension following the Whymper Route. Starting the previous night, the climb will be completed in 8 to 10 hours. Return to base camp. Overnight in tents.

Day 4: In case of bad weather, on the fourth day, a second attempt will be made to reach the summit, in which case you will be dropped off in Riobamba in the late afternoon. Otherwise, we will drop you off in Riobamba early on Day 4.

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

Riobamba

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

Expediciones Andinas

Duration of Activity - Duración de la Actividad

3 or 4 days, depending on weather conditions

Type of Activity - Tipo de Actividad

Climbing

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

Extreme - Requires superior fitness and skills

Longitude: -78.8214

Latitude: -1.4693

Elevation: 6157 M (20200 FT)

In Or Near: Chimborazo Reserve

Region: Andes