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  • Rucu Pichincha (4696 m) - Normal Route | Ruta Normal | Normalweg

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Hacienda San Francisco, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    Kai Single
    Distance
    6.49mi
    Elevation +
    2582f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofRucu Pichincha (4696 m) - Normal Route | Ruta Normal | Normalweg Photo ofRucu Pichincha (4696 m) - Normal Route | Ruta Normal | Normalweg Photo ofRucu Pichincha (4696 m) - Normal Route | Ruta Normal | Normalweg

    [EN] TOUR INFO - * Hiking Scale: T3 - Challenging Mountain Hike * Climbing Scale: I - II (North Ridge Route) * Equipment: Trekking Shoes, Helmet, Possibly Trekking Poles (For Descent) * Start Point | End Point: M...

  • Cruz Loma (3950 m)

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Hacienda Chaupi, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    Kai Single
    Distance
    3.22mi
    Elevation +
    2667f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofCruz Loma (3950 m) Photo ofCruz Loma (3950 m) Photo ofCruz Loma (3950 m)

    [EN] TOUR INFO - * Hiking Scale: T2 - Mountain Hike * Climbing Scale: - * Equipment: Trekking Shoes, Trekking Poles * Start Point | End Point: Valley Station | Mountain Station "TelefériQo", Quito TOUR DESCRIP...

  • Pululahua - Cerro Sincholagua (3356 m)

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Caspigasí, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    Kai Single
    with paquita_mueller
    Distance
    4.60mi
    Elevation +
    2454f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofPululahua - Cerro Sincholagua (3356 m) Photo ofPululahua - Cerro Sincholagua (3356 m) Photo ofPululahua - Cerro Sincholagua (3356 m)

    [EN] TOUR INFO - * Hiking Scale: T2 - Mountain Hike * Climbing Scale: - * Equipment: Trekking Shoes, Trekking Poles * Start Point | End Point: Club Pucará, Caspigasi (Mitad del Mundo) TOUR DESCRIPTION - Star...

    Excelente, muchas gracias!
    jimmy.jd
    Ein fast unbekannter Gipfel, alle kennen nur die Caldera, die Reserve Pululahua. Interessanter Wechsel der Vegetation je...
    paquita_mueller

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  • Chiles (4723 m)

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Ovejo, Carchi (Ecuador)
    Author
    Kai Single
    Distance
    4.50mi
    Elevation +
    2133f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofChiles (4723 m) Photo ofChiles (4723 m) Photo ofChiles (4723 m)

    [EN] TOUR INFO - * Hiking Scale: T4 - Alpine Hike * Climbing Scale: II * Equipment: Mountain Boots, Trekking Poles, Helmet, if necessary Harness, Rope and Safety Equipment * Start Point | End Point: Parking lot a...

  • Antisana (5704 m)

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Papallacta, Napo (Ecuador)
    Author
    Kai Single
    Distance
    9.12mi
    Elevation +
    4380f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofAntisana (5704 m) Photo ofAntisana (5704 m) Photo ofAntisana (5704 m)

    [EN] TOUR INFO - * Alpine Scale: QD (Quite Difficult) * Ice Climbing Scale: WI2 * Equipment: Mountain Boots, Crampons, Helmet, Harness, Rope, Ice Axe, Carabiners, Slings & Cords, Ice Screw, Figure 8, Glacier Goggl...

  • Corazón

    Alpine Climbing
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    near El Chaupi, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    andeansummitadventure
    Distance
    8.34mi
    Elevation +
    3461f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofCorazón Photo ofCorazón Photo ofCorazón

    Drive up from El Chaupi (just before arriving to the village turn right - there is a sign). Start from the control point in the national park or continue by car approx. 2 km more. Very nice hike. A litte exposed in the ...

  • Rucu Pichincha (4696 m) - XXL Route | Ruta XXL | XXL Strecke

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Hacienda Chaupi, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    Kai Single
    with paquita_mueller
    Distance
    13.55mi
    Elevation +
    5308f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofRucu Pichincha (4696 m) - XXL Route | Ruta XXL | XXL Strecke Photo ofRucu Pichincha (4696 m) - XXL Route | Ruta XXL | XXL Strecke Photo ofRucu Pichincha (4696 m) - XXL Route | Ruta XXL | XXL Strecke

    [EN] TOUR INFO - * Hiking Scale: T3 - Challenging Mountain Hike * Climbing Scale: I - II (North Ridge Route) * Equipment: Trekking Shoes, Helmet, Possibly Trekking Poles (For Descent) * Start Point | End Point: V...

  • Cayambe (5790 m) - Normal Route | Ruta Normal | Normalweg

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    near Sarayo, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    Kai Single
    Distance
    6.62mi
    Elevation +
    4022f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofCayambe (5790 m) - Normal Route | Ruta Normal | Normalweg Photo ofCayambe (5790 m) - Normal Route | Ruta Normal | Normalweg Photo ofCayambe (5790 m) - Normal Route | Ruta Normal | Normalweg

    [EN] TOUR INFO - * Alpine Scale: LD+ (Little Difficult+) * Ice Climbing Scale: W1 * Equipment: Mountain Boots, Crampons, Helmet, Harness, Rope, Ice Axe, Carabiners, Slings & Cords, Ice Screw, Figure 8, Glacier Gog...

  • Rucu and Guagua Pichincha

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    near Hacienda San Francisco, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    seancau
    Distance
    12.33mi
    Elevation +
    5161f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofRucu and Guagua Pichincha Photo ofRucu and Guagua Pichincha Photo ofRucu and Guagua Pichincha

    Hike up Rucu & Guagua Pichincha from the teleferiQo. 7.5hours round trip (included running down some sections). Weather deteriorated as the day went on, probably would have been better to stay in the refugio near Guagua....

  • Pasochoa - central and maxima Summits

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Hacienda Taxourcu, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    andeansummitadventure
    Distance
    6.97mi
    Elevation +
    3038f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofPasochoa - central and maxima Summits Photo ofPasochoa - central and maxima Summits Photo ofPasochoa - central and maxima Summits

    Tour to both Pasochoa summits from Hydroelectric plant. Wonderful tour through the paramo grasslands of Ecuador with breathtaking views. Relatively easy tour. The path to the highest summit leads through a Polylepis w...

  • Chimborazo Map

    Alpine Climbing
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    near El Arenal, Bolívar (Ecuador)
    Author
    Howlanders.com
    Distance
    5.36mi
    Elevation +
    4642f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofChimborazo Map Photo ofChimborazo Map Photo ofChimborazo Map

    The ascent to Chimborazo cannot be done on your own and takes 2 days. Once in the Chimborazo Reserve the route starts towards the Carrel Refuge, which is at 4850 meters above sea level. The route on the second day ...

  • Cerro Imbabura via La Esperanza

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    near Punguhuaico, Imbabura (Ecuador)
    Author
    brian.lindsey1998
    Distance
    11.54mi
    Elevation +
    5591f
    TrailRank
    31| Rating 4.67

    Even though I did not start recording till the road ended and the trail began, I started and ended this hike at Casa de Aida in La Esperanza. If you plan on hiking this route, I highly recommend staying at Casa de Aida. ...

    Muy buena ruta fácil de seguir, tener cuidado después de la primera cumbre
    Daniel Vasconez 1

  • Cubillín summit

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Hacienda Rocón, Chimborazo (Ecuador)
    Author
    Bearfoot adventures
    Distance
    7.43mi
    Elevation +
    4469f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofCubillín summit Photo ofCubillín summit Photo ofCubillín summit

    Good solo climb in the fog. Gully near the summit ridge is a bit challenging and loose but doable with care.

  • Antennas to Rucu

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Rumipamba, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    Jonathan Haarer
    with dionpeachey
    Distance
    10.29mi
    Elevation +
    6204f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofAntennas to Rucu Photo ofAntennas to Rucu

    Start the hike by crossing Occidental Highway and walk up through a gated community. From here you can simply follow the road as it winds up the mountain or you can take several short cuts that go straight up to the ante...

  • El Corazon, Ecuador

    Alpine Climbing
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    near El Chaupi, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    Jonathan Haarer
    Distance
    8.51mi
    Elevation +
    3451f
    TrailRank
    25

    Getting there: It is very easy to get to El Corazon. Just take Simon Bolivar Highway south from Quito till just before the town of El Chaupi. The road to Corazon is a cobblestone and dirt road but it will not require a 4...

  • Ruminahui Norte

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    near Ovejería, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    Jonathan Haarer
    Distance
    9.78mi
    Elevation +
    3307f
    TrailRank
    24

    I began the hike from inside Cotopaxi Park. In order to get into the park you will need to have a passport or residency card. We parked along the side of the road and then crossed a drainage ditch to get to a path create...

  • Ecuador, Cotopaxi, 5897m, 29.06.2018

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Ovejería, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    Fisma1
    Distance
    4.77mi
    Elevation +
    3363f
    TrailRank
    24

    From Refugio Cotopaxi (easy to reach by car, 30 minutes walk from the parking lot) to the summit. No technical climbing, but long distances to walk over the glacier.

  • Volcan Imbabura

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    near El Abra, Imbabura (Ecuador)
    Author
    MMA2347
    Distance
    5.10mi
    Elevation +
    3707f
    TrailRank
    19

    We got the bus from Terminal Esperanza Parque German Grijalva to Esperanza where there are white taxi's waiting to take you to the starting point (3370m) ($7) (you'll need to arrange one back down beforehand). The tra...

  • La virgen - refugio nuevos horizontes - illiniza norte - la virgen

    Alpine Climbing
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    near El Chaupi, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    Jean Val Jean Il Misero
    Distance
    6.56mi
    Elevation +
    3681f
    TrailRank
    71| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofLa virgen - refugio nuevos horizontes - illiniza norte - la virgen Photo ofLa virgen - refugio nuevos horizontes - illiniza norte - la virgen Photo ofLa virgen - refugio nuevos horizontes - illiniza norte - la virgen

    PEREIRA - EL CHAUPI - ILLINIZA NORTE Más que compartir el track, de la que hay excelentes en wikiloc como la de Santiago González: https://es.wikiloc.com/rutas-alpinismo/illiniza-norte-9145385 lo que me interesa es ...

    Excelente valoración y guía, yo ando en lo mismo.... buscando opciones, precios de guía y logística Gracias
    EDU-CA-BA

  • Rucu Pichincha (desde Estación Superior del Teleferiqo). Ecuador.

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Hacienda San Francisco, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    lamorosangel
    with raspajina
    Distance
    6.35mi
    Elevation +
    2411f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 4.78
    Photo ofRucu Pichincha (desde Estación Superior del Teleferiqo). Ecuador. Photo ofRucu Pichincha (desde Estación Superior del Teleferiqo). Ecuador. Photo ofRucu Pichincha (desde Estación Superior del Teleferiqo). Ecuador.

    NOTA IMPORTANTE: LA DIFICULTAD CON LA QUE CATALOGO MIS RUTAS ESTÁ REFERIDA PARA MONTAÑEROS HABITUADOS A CAMINAR, QUE SE DESENVUELVEN CON SOLTURA POR TODOS LOS TERRENOS, NO PARA SENDERISTAS OCASIONALES. SI TIENES POCA EXP...

    Una ruta preciosa pero con una trepadera final que si no te sientes comodo, es mejor no hacer. Muy buena ruta
    j.juliopareja
    Este domingo 23 de enero del 2022 sube a realizar cumbre..
    Saul MP
    super bien detallada la ruta... recomendado llevar casco para el ultimo tramo de escala en roca, principalmente durante ...
    paul lemos

  • Volcán Rumiñahui. Cumbre Sur

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Pansaleo, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    tucanhevia
    with Vinicio_7
    Distance
    4.73mi
    Elevation +
    4072f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofVolcán Rumiñahui. Cumbre Sur Photo ofVolcán Rumiñahui. Cumbre Sur Photo ofVolcán Rumiñahui. Cumbre Sur

    Ruta desde el pueblo de Machachi, para llegar a la cumbre sur de este volcán, en un reconocimiento de ruta al mismo. El Rumiñahui se encuentra en la frontera noroeste del Parque Nacional Cotopaxi. Se trata de un volcán ...

  • Rumiñahui desde Laguna Limpiopungo. Ecuador.

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Ovejería, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    lamorosangel
    with raspajina
    Distance
    6.99mi
    Elevation +
    2539f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofRumiñahui desde Laguna Limpiopungo. Ecuador. Photo ofRumiñahui desde Laguna Limpiopungo. Ecuador. Photo ofRumiñahui desde Laguna Limpiopungo. Ecuador.

    NOTA IMPORTANTE: LA DIFICULTAD CON LA QUE CATALOGO MIS RUTAS ESTÁ REFERIDA PARA MONTAÑEROS HABITUADOS A CAMINAR, QUE SE DESENVUELVEN CON SOLTURA POR TODOS LOS TERRENOS, NO PARA SENDERISTAS OCASIONALES. SI TIENES POCA EXP...

    El recorrido es fácil y agradable hasta casi el final. El último tramo con el arenal y luego rocas es muy abrupto. Puede...
    spookette

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