 Ten summits in the Ecuadorian Andes are over 5000 m. high and covered with eternal snow and ice. Climbing most of these five-thousanders doesn't require technical climbing experience, but you do need to be in very good physical shape and to have acclimatized sufficiently for the high altitude.
The professional guides of the Julio Verne climbing team, who all have many years of experience, will teach you the basics of climbing.
We organize the climbing trips on any day. For 1 single person, the cost is higher than for a group of 2 or more persons. If you travel alone and want to join a group, please check our Notice Board.
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Altar Glacier Training (4 days) El Altar, one of the most spectacular mountains of Ecuador, is an excellent area for glacier hiking and climbing. Recommended for persons who want to learn the basics of mountain climbing.
Cotopaxi (2 days) One of the highest active volcanoes in the world with a perfectly cone shaped peak. Not technical, but requires good acclimatization.
Carihuairazo (2 days) Extinct volcano, close to the giant Chimborazo. Recommended as acclimatization trip.
Chimborazo (2 days) The highest peak of Ecuador. A long climb that requires a very good acclimatization and fitness.
North Iliniza (2 days) The easiest of Ecuador's `Twin Peaks'. It is a rocky mountain and quite easy to climb. Good as acclimatization.
South Iliniza (2 days) A challenging mountain with steep ice walls and many crevasses. Requires technical climbing experience.
Sangay (7days) An expedition to one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Climbing Sangay is a real challenge for adventurous people who are in excellent condition.
 You can either bring your own equipment or rent it in our office in Riobamba. We have a stock of well maintained climbing equipment, imported from Europe and the United States.
The cost of the rental equipment is USD 10 per person per tour, this includes the following items: - Double-lined plastic climbing boots
- Crampons
- Ice-axe
- Climbing harness with carabiner
- Headlamp with batteries
- Glacier glasses
- Gaiters
- Gloves and mittens
- Balaclava
- Warm sleeping bag with sheet
- Thermos bottle
You need to bring 2 or 3 layers of warm and waterproof clothes (thermal underwear, fleece sweater, rainproof jacket and trousers), a big backpack and a daypack.
Our guides take climbing ropes, ice screws, pulleys and other saftey equipment. Each guide also takes a cellphone for communication.
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