Ecuador · Near Chimborazo
Carihuairazo
10 km from Chimborazo, ideal for getting started in high-altitude climbing: the first 5,000-meter peak for many climbers.
Difficulty
4/10
Elevation gain to the summit
about 800 m
Departs from
Riobamba
Choose your mountain
Six summits, six stories
Compare them
Which one is mine?
| Mountain | Altitude | Difficulty | Where you sleep | Summit climb | Departs from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carihuairazo | 5018 m | 4/10 | Camping (shared tents) | 800 m · about 5 h | Riobamba |
| Iliniza Norte | 5126 m | 5/10 | Nuevos Horizontes refuge (2 days) or full day | 430 m from the refuge | Machachi |
| Cotopaxi | 5897 m | 7/10 | José Ribas refuge | 1100 m · about 6 h | Machachi |
| Cayambe | 5790 m | 7/10 | Ruales-Oleas-Berge refuge (4600 m) | 1200 m · about 6 h | Machachi |
| Antisana | 5758 m | 8/10 | Camping at 4800 m | 960 m · about 7 h | Machachi |
| Chimborazo | 6263 m | 9/10 | Carrel refuge (≈ 4850 m) | 1400 m · about 8 h | Riobamba |
What you will find
Every guide answers the same questions
01
Why climb it
The reasons to climb it, in a few lines.
02
What makes it special
What sets it apart from the others.
03
The origin of its name
What it means and where it comes from.
04
Who climbed it first
The story of the first ascents.
05
How the climb works
From departure to summit, step by step.
06
Gear
What Greenstep provides and what you bring.
07
Where you sleep and how to get there
Refuge or camp, altitude and access.
08
Frequently asked questions
The questions we get most often.
Booking
Not sure which one to choose?
A Greenstep advisor will help you on WhatsApp. They can adjust the program, dates and destination to what you need.