Climbing the rocky summit of Rucu Pichincha (4.696 m / 15,407 ft) is a wonderful tour out of Quito for getting first high-altitude experience or as preparation for the higher summits. This beautiful summit is overlooking Quito and already the ride up with the TeleferiQo to the trail head (Quito's cable car) is an exciting activity. The hike to the summit is in general straight forward, there is a small scrambling section towards the summit at the very top. Definitely a trip of a lifetime - join us!
Technically the climb is not very difficult, nevertheless good fitness is required and some previous experience highly recommended.
Another very important point is proper acclimatization. To really enjoy the climb, we recommend at least having stayed a day in the city before climbing it.
Any questions? Reach out to our climbing experts on info@andeansummitadventure.com or +593968959533 (WhatsApp or call).
For Rescue and Travel Insurance we recommend: Global Rescue.
- see program / itinerary
- certified bi-lingual guide (ASEGUIM / IVBV - UIAGM - IFMGA), max. 1 guide per 6 climbers
- transportation in private vehicle from / to Quito
- cable car (TeleferiQo) up and down
- meals as specified (lunch box)
- group equipment: ropes and other guiding gear
- meals (see program)
- personal technical equipment (helmet etc.)
- boots and other private equipment - check our equipment list
- insurances (please make sure that you have an insurance covering risks of mountain climbing, we recommend Global Rescue)
- cost for program changes
- tips & any other expenses not explicitly mentioned
Cancellation Conditions:
- 60 or more days prior to departure: the total amount paid will be refunded, less an administrative fee equal to 10% of the total price.
- 59 - 30 days prior to departure: a cancellation fee equivalent to 50% of the total price shall be retained.
- 29 and less days prior to departure: the entire total price shall be forfeited.
Change Conditions:
Any change of the purchased itinerary or services asked by the client before and during the trip will depend on availability, requires mutual agreement and will be subject to cancellation penalties of existing services.
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Offer validity:
andean summit adventure reserves the right to adjust the prices, and other terms of this offer if there is a significant change in the relevant market conditions after the date of this offer.
APPROXIMATE TIMES (subject to change according to opening hours etc.):
Start at approx. 8 am, drive to the parking area at Quito's cable car (TeleferiQo), ride up to Cruz Loma (4000 m / 13120 ft) and at approx. 9 am start of the hike up to the summit of RUCU PICHINCHA (4.696 m / 15,407 ft).
During the hike we enjoy wonderful views of the avenue of the volcanos with its snow caped summits and also the impressive city of Quito. The hike to the summit takes about 3 hours and the descend 2 hours. Afterwards we head back to our accommodation.
tech. data: ↑ ↓ 770 m / 2520 ft | ↔ 10,3 km / 6.4 mi
meals: - / LB / -
