Climb Cotopaxi Summit + Glacier School
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Climb Cotopaxi Summit + Glacier School
Cotopaxi Travel
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Duration: 6 days
Climb Cotopaxi Summit + Glacier School
Cotopaxi, Ecuador
Duration: 6 days
Cotopaxi Travel
1 review
$1,680
About your trip
This 6-day program is designed to provide a progressive and safe acclimatization process, combining trekking peaks, technical training, and a final summit attempt of Cotopaxi Volcano (5,897 m / 19,347 ft). You will climb key mountains along the Avenue of the Volcanoes, including Pasochoa Volcano and Iliniza Norte, followed by a comprehensive glacier school, ensuring proper preparation for glacier travel. This program is ideal for climbers who want to learn mountaineering skills while maximizing summit success.
What's included
Guide
Ecuadorian qualified and experienced local Mountain Guide (ASEGUIM/UIAGM) ratio 2 climbers -1 guide)
Registration in the System SIB (System Information of Biodiversity)
Equipment
Technical mountain equipment (Mountaineering Boots, crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet)
Transportation
Land transportation and transfers to National Parks
Accommodation
Meals
All meals during the hikes and climbs (shown above with B: Breakfast, BL: Box lunch and D: Dinner)
What's not included
Personal mountain gear (warm cloths, sleeping bags, sunglasses, head lamp, etc.)
International flight tickets
Hotel in Quito
Tips
Insurance of any kind Travel accident and health insurance
Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
Other non-specified expenses
DAY 1
Pasochoa Hike
• Departure from Quito in the morning
• Hike through Andean forest and páramo to the summit
Altitude: 4,200 m / 13,780 ft
Accommodation: Ilinizas Mountain Lodge
https://www.ilinizas-mountain-lodge.com/
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Distance: ~8 km
Duration: 5–6 hours
Day 2
Acclimatization & Equipment Preparation
• Short acclimatization hike near the lodge
• Technical briefing and equipment check
• Introduction to basic mountaineering techniques
Altitude: 3,300 m / 10,826 ft
Accommodation: Ilinizas Mountain Lodge
https://www.ilinizas-mountain-lodge.com/
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Duration: 2–3 hours activity
DAY 3
Summit Iliniza North
• Early departure to trailhead
• Ascent of one of Ecuador’s most important acclimatization peaks
• Technical rocky sections near the summit
Altitude: 5,126 m / 16,818 ft
Accommodation: Ilinizas Mountain Lodge
https://www.ilinizas-mountain-lodge.com/
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Distance: ~10 km
Duration: 7–8 hours
DAY 4
Glacier School – Lodge
• Full day glacier training (low altitude simulation / practice terrain)
• Skills development:
• Crampon technique
• Ice axe handling
• Self-arrest
• Rope management
Altitude: ~3,300–4,000 m / 10,826–13,123 ft
Accommodation: Ilinizas Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Duration: 4–5 hours training
DAY 5
Cotopaxi Refuge + Glacier School
• Transfer to Cotopaxi National Park
• Hike to José Ribas Refuge
• Glacier training at ~5,200 m (17,060 ft)
Altitude:
• Refuge: 4,864 m / 15,958 ft
• Glacier: ~5,200 m / 17,060 ft
Accommodation: Cotopaxi Refuge (Jose Ribas)
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
DAY 6
Summit Cotopaxi
• Midnight departure from refuge
• Glacier ascent using ropes, crampons, and ice axe
• Reach the summit at sunrise
Altitude: 5,897 m / 19,347 ft
Duration: 6–8 hours ascent
• Return to refuge and transfer to Quito
Meals: Breakfast
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1. Cotopaxi, Ecuador
Cotopaxi, EcuadorAbout your organizer
Cotopaxi Travel
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Cotopaxi Travel is a leading travel agency offering a wide variety of tourism experiences in the Cotopaxi region, and all Ecuador. With a focus on quality and safety, Cotopaxi Travel offers customized tours and tour packages that meet the needs and preferences of each client. From mountain adventures to cultural tours, Cotopaxi Travel strives to provide a unique and memorable experience for each traveler.
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