Climbing the rocky summit of Iliniza Norte (5.126 m / 16,818 ft) is a very rewarding target for getting first high altitude experience or as preparation for the higher summits. This beautiful summit is just 1,5 hours South of Quito and offers wonderful views of the surrounding volcanos during its climb. The hike to the refuge is straight forward and after that it's getting interesting, in a scrambling section towards the summit over "el paso de la muerte". 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 have added the climb of Rucu Pichincha and a night at Ilinizas Lodge to this trip. Like that you will come better prepared for the summit of Iliniza Norte.
Any questions? Reach out to our climbing experts on info@andeansummitadventure.com or +593968959533 (WhatsApp or call).
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- see program / itinerary
- certified bi-lingual guide (ASEGUIM / IVBV - UIAGM - IFMGA), max. 1 guide per 4 climbers
- transportation in private vehicle from / to Quito
- accommodation at Ilinizas lodge and refuge with dinner and breakfast
- cable car for Rucu Pichincha climb
- park entrance fees & climbing permits
- meals as specified (lunch box on day 1, snacks for the ascent)
- group equipment: ropes and other guiding gear
- meals (see program)
- personal technical equipment (harness, helmet, carabiners, screws, slings etc. & crampons, ice axe if necessary)
- 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:
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DAY 1
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 your accommodation.
tech. data: ↑ ↓ 770 m / 2520 ft | ↔ 10,3 km / 6.4 mi
meals: - / LB / D
accommodation with dinner and breakfast in single / double / triple rooms in Ilinizas Lodge
DAY 2 + 3
After breakfast (approx. 10 am), drive to the parking area in the Natural Reserve Los Ilinizas (3970 m / 13020 ft), hike up to the Refugio Nuevos Horizontes (approx. 3 hours) at 4730 m / 15520 ft, where we will spend the night at the refuge with dinner and breakfast included.
Early in the morning we continue the ascent to ILINIZA NORTE (5.126 m / 16,818 ft), approx. 2 to 3-hour-tour with nice rock scrambling sections to the summit, descent back to the refuge for getting our luggage and then down to the parking lot, transfer back to our accommodation.
tech. data day 1: ↑ 760 m / 2490 ft | → 4,7 km / 2.9 mi
tech. data day 2: ↑ 390 / 1280 ft ↓ 1150 m / 3770 ft | ↔ 9,3 km / 5.8 mi
meals day 1: B / LB / D
meals day 2: B / - / - (snacks for the ascent are included)
