Carihuairazo
10 km from Chimborazo, it is considered ideal for getting started in high-altitude mountaineering: the first 5,000-meter peak for many climbers.
Description
10 km from Chimborazo, it is considered ideal for getting started in high-altitude mountaineering: the first 5,000-meter peak for many climbers. From its summit you can see Chimborazo.
It is done over two days: the first night is spent in tents at a camping area, and the summit climb starts in the early morning hours.
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Technical equipment provided by Greenstep
Essentials
What you need to bring.
You bring it; it is not included. Without these items the summit climb cannot take place.
Itinerary
Approximate times. The departure time is agreed in advance with the guide team.
Departure from Riobamba and camping area
We start in the city of Riobamba at the time previously agreed with the guide team and head to the camping area, where we set up the tents.
Technical briefing and dinner
Technical briefing on the use of the equipment, and dinner. Food is not included: you bring it and we cook it with the camping stoves we provide. Then, rest.
Summit climb
In the early morning we approach the start of the trail. From there it is about 800 m of elevation gain to the summit, with a climbing time of about 5 hours.
Return to Riobamba
We return to the camping area, break camp and head back to the meeting point in Riobamba.
