Route description and Environment
The rise is a two phases challenge for climbers: the first is through third-order paths and trails to reach the “Nuevos Horizontes” shelter.
The second phase starts very early with a final climb to the summit; it is more technical because there are sections exceeding 50 ° C on ice. The landscape of grasslands and mountains predominates.
The average temperature is 0 °C to 12°C.
Technical Information
Altitude minimum: 3.100 m.a.s.l.
Altitude maximum: 5.263 m.a.s.l.
Ascent to the shelter: 3 – 4 hours
Ascent to the summit: 3 – 4 hours
Degree of difficulty: High.
Points of Interest in the Route
“Las Tres Marías” Hill
Corazón Volcano
Rumiñahui Volcano
Loma Pucará Viewpoints
Andean Farms
Facilities that Enhance the Experience
l Food
l Accommodation
l Transport
l Paths
l Signaling
l Camping Areag
José Mejía E-50 y Bolívar
(Frente al Parque Central de Machachi)
Phone: 381 9250 Ext. 162
