WALKING ACLIMATIZATION - CORAZON VOLCANOE

The lovers of mountaineering each year found in the elevations of the equator the perfect place to

live height experiences. Volcanoes like the Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, Cayambe or the Sangay take

the protagonism of this extreme adventure and cause the fans to want to conquer their peaks. But

before you travel it is important to perform a previous acclimatization, to achieve the purpose of

reaching its summits. The most optimal and recommended is to adapt to the environment in mini

mountains as the Corazon Volcano (4791 m), which is inactive. It is 30 kilometers to the southwest

of Quito, in the Western mountain range of the Andes. Its name is due to its shape, view from the

western side. The Trekking corazon is perfect for a first approach to altitude and acclimatization.

The walk in this beautiful place lasts around 6 hours to get to the summit. The climate of this area is

very unpredictable, you may be prepared with shelter.

ITINERARY

• Meeting time at 07 am From the hotel

• Trip to Holco Cupraffective

• Club talk (explaining Climatic conditions / equipment / height)

• Starts ascent

• Arrival to the summit

• Return to Quito

INCLUDES IN THE TOUR:

• Transportation from Quito to the HEALTH VOLCAN AND RETURN

• Bilingual certificate guide 

• Box Lunch

• Technical equipment (helmet and harness) D

Does not include in the tour

• tips

• Nothing unspecified in the program.

Necessary equipment to wear

• Polar clothing

• Sunglasses

• Camera

• Hiking shoes

• Gloves

• Waterproof jacket

• Solar protector

• Cotton pants

• Walking canes (optional)