The summit of Chimborazo is not only the highest of Ecuador but also, due to the earth's equatorial bulge, the furthest point on the earth's surface from the center of the earth. This massive mountain was formed by the remains of two ancient volcanoes and has five summits. For the ascent of Chimborazo you need a very good acclimatization and an excellent physical condition. With normal snow conditions, the climb is not technically difficult, but in the dry season there can be steep icy and rocky sections, that require experience with crampons.

Day 1: We leave Riobamba at 10:00 a.m. and drive for 1,5 hour until we arrive at Chimborazo's first refuge, at 4800 m. From here we walk for 40 minutes with our equipment to the Whymper refuge at 5000 m. In the afternoon we rest for acclimatization.

Day 2: At about midnight we start the ascent. After 1 - 2 hours we reach the glacier and after 1 more hour we reach El Castillo (5350 m.). From there it takes another 4 hours to reach the summit. The descent to the refuge takes about 3- 4 hours. At noon we return by car to Riobamba here we arrive at about 1:00 p.m.

Price: $250,00 per person with a minimum of 2 people.
Included: ASEGUIM mountain guide (1 guide climbs with maximum 2 people), transportation from and to Riobamba, accommodation in refuge, meals and purified drinking water, climbing ropes and safety equipment.
Not included: entrance to the National Park ($10,00), extra drinks, tips.