This is the only mountain in the whole world that passes through the equatorial line. After the Chimborazo and the Cotopaxi, this is the third biggest mountain in Ecuador,and also considered the one that has the most beautiful glaciers in the whole country.

Its technical level is considered high, reason why this mountain is not climbed frequently; but the ones that challenge Cayambe are always amazed by the beautiful scenery they find.

Climbing this altitude is very difficult so we recommend two different things. First be acclimatized at the altitude of 3000m and second one climbing twice around 5000m in the same week.

If you are clueless of where can you do this, ask for our acclimatization packages! We have great deals, without mentioning that taking the package increases the probability of reaching the top. Since Cotopaxi has its own micro-climate, you must be prepared with warm clothes.

Physical Level: high

Technical Level: average

Maximum Elevation: 5.790 m / 18.996 ft

Minimum Elevation: 4.600 m / 15.091 ft

Terrain: Sandpit, snow, ice

ITINERARY:

• Pick up 10:00am
• Arrive to Oleas Ruales refugee by car followed by lunch
• Equipment check followed by practice on glaciers (depends on weather)
• Dinner, resting time until midnight & begin climbing.
• Reach summit
• Return to refuge followed by departure to Quito.

INCLUDED ON THE TOUR:

• ASEGUIM Bilingual Guide
• Transportation Quito - Cayambe - Quito
• Accommodation at refugee
• Climbing equipment (polar pants & jacket, waterproof pants & jacket, plastic climbing boots, crampons, ice axe, climbing harness, gators, outside gloves)
• Box lunch, dinner at the refugee and a snack returning from Cayambe.

EXCLUDED ON TOUR:

• Tips
• First layer
• Sunglasses
• Climbing backpacks
• Inner gloves
• Sleeping bag
• Headlamp
• Personal equipment

RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST:

• Long Sleeve
• Sweater
• Inner pants / warm pants
• Trekking pants
• Trekking shoes / sports shoes
• Sunglasses
• Sun block
• Large / Small backpack
• Inner Gloves
• 2 pair of socks (1 thick 1 thin)
• Snacks
• 2 litters of water
• Snacks
• Coca tee

TIPS FOR A SUCCESFUL TOUR:

• Hydrate three days before this tour
• Sleep well the night before
• Do not drink alcohol or smoke at least two days before
• Bring some snacks: energy bars, chocolate and water
• Eat healthy food few days before