Antisana is a majestic and mysterious volcano in the Eastern Cordillera, with an altitude of 5758 meters above sea level, which is why it is considered the fourth highest mountain in Ecuador.
It is the core of this protected area within which there are eastern Andean moors and forests. Volcanic activity, the passage and retreat of glaciers and evolution have created impressive landscapes and a very diverse fauna in its territory.
Quito-Rucu Pichincha-Rumiñahui-Antisana-Quito
ASEGUIM Certified Mountain Guide
Crampons, pair of gaiters, carabiners, headlamp, ice ax, harness.
Breakfast - Box Luch - Dinner.
Antisana Refuge and Hotels
Water bottle, indoor fleece gloves, energy drinks and snacks, camera, sunscreen, warm walking trousers, sunglasses, down jacket or similar, wool hat, trekking poles.
Snacks, drinks, etc.
We will leave at 08:00 a.m. from the hotel to the base of Ruco Pichincha in our private car, upon arrival we will take the cable car to 4,100 meters above sea level; Here we will have a panoramic view of Quito and the other Andean peaks in the area. We will have a walk of approximately 3 hours through the mountain. Total tour time: 6 hours. -/BX/-
Leaving our Quito at 10:00 am, we will head to Cotopaxi National Park. Upon entering the park, we will head towards the Limpiopungo lagoon where we will begin our ascent to the Rumiñahui volcano; It will take us about 3 hours to reach the top. This volcano is very rocky and inclined, for this reason we will put on our safety equipment; When we finally reach the top, we will have a fantastic view of Cotopaxi: tomorrow's goal. Next, we will descend to the Rondador Hotels or similar, where we will spend the night. -/BX/D.
We will depart from the hotels around 10:00 a.m. in our private 4x4 vehicle, heading east to begin the ascent of Antisana. After approximately 3 hours of travel, we will arrive at the camp, where we will rest and prepare for the day's high-altitude climb. There, we will enjoy lunch and receive a technical briefing on safety and climbing techniques from our certified guides. In the evening, we will have dinner around 6:00 p.m. and then rest at the campsite until midnight, at which time we will begin our summit attempt.
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We will wake up, and we will climb to the top; which is at 5,753 m. It will take us approximately 5 to 6 hours to reach the summit; When we arrive we can enjoy a great view of the Ecuadorian mountains. It will take us about 2 to 3 hours to return to the campsite where we will collect all our equipment and have breakfast then return to our car, and return to Quito. B/-/-
