Introduction
Cayambe is located 65 kilometers northeast of Quito and is composed of several peaks, with the highest peak situated at the center of the mountain. Cayambe is distinct because it contains the highest point on earth through which the equator passes at exactly at a height of 4530 m near the south flank. The still active volcano is notorious for the high amount of crevasses. In order to reach the summit, an experienced guide is necessary. Our 2 day tour leads to the refuge at 4600 m on Day 1 and the second day to the summit. In addition, we offer the option of a 3 day tour, which includes a glacier course, led by instructors of ASEGUIM.
The still active volcano is notorious for the high amount of crevasses. In order to reach the summit, an experienced guide is necessary. Our 2 day tour leads to the refuge at 4600 m on Day 1 and the second day to the summit. In addition, we offer the option of a 3 day tour, which includes a glacier course, led by instructors of ASEGUIM.
Our 2 day tour leads to the refuge at 4600 m on Day 1 and the second day to the summit. In addition, we offer the option of a 3 day tour, which includes a glacier course, led by instructors of ASEGUIM.
Itinerary Day 1: Quito – Refuge Cayambe We will leave Quito in the morning and head north until we reach the village Cayambe, from where we will go on to the Ruales-Oleas-Berge refuge (4600 m). The rest of the day we will spend relaxing and preparing the equipment for the ascent. Day 2: Refuge – Summit - Quito Around midnight we will leave the refuge and after 7 hours will reach the summit. The descent will take another 4 hours. By evening, we will be back in Quito. Day 3 (optional) : You can spend an extra day in our “ short glacier school”, where you can learn technical climbing techniques and to use mountaineering equipment. Additional Information If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please contact us by telephone: 593 2 2 504 773 / 556 210 (Quito - Ecuador) Alternatively, you can contact us by e-mail
We will leave Quito in the morning and head north until we reach the village Cayambe, from where we will go on to the Ruales-Oleas-Berge refuge (4600 m). The rest of the day we will spend relaxing and preparing the equipment for the ascent. Day 2: Refuge – Summit - Quito Around midnight we will leave the refuge and after 7 hours will reach the summit. The descent will take another 4 hours. By evening, we will be back in Quito. Day 3 (optional) : You can spend an extra day in our “ short glacier school”, where you can learn technical climbing techniques and to use mountaineering equipment.
Day 2: Refuge – Summit - Quito Around midnight we will leave the refuge and after 7 hours will reach the summit. The descent will take another 4 hours. By evening, we will be back in Quito. Day 3 (optional) : You can spend an extra day in our “ short glacier school”, where you can learn technical climbing techniques and to use mountaineering equipment.
Around midnight we will leave the refuge and after 7 hours will reach the summit. The descent will take another 4 hours. By evening, we will be back in Quito. Day 3 (optional) : You can spend an extra day in our “ short glacier school”, where you can learn technical climbing techniques and to use mountaineering equipment.
Day 3 (optional) : You can spend an extra day in our “ short glacier school”, where you can learn technical climbing techniques and to use mountaineering equipment.
Additional Information If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please contact us by telephone:
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