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Have you ever been near an active volcano? Well, on this trip we will cycle close to the second highest active volcano on earth! If you are lucky, you will get to see some of that activity!

After a two hour drive reaching 3800 meters above sea level (12500 ft ASL), you’ll begin a thrilling, yet easy, descent through the beautiful paramo ecosystem to the northernmost entrance of Cotopaxi National Park. The trail mostly consists of a series of dirt paths along 10 kms (about 6.2 miles) of an incredible landscape known as the ‘Avenue of the Volcanoes’. Prepare yourself for many spectacular views, such as a glacial lagoon and a valley with amazing rock formations from previous Cotopaxi volcano eruptions. It will inspire awe for its gorgeous location between the Cotopaxi and Rumiñahui volcanoes.

Don’t believe it? Try it!

What to bring

• ID (original or copy)
• Rain/wind jacket
• Warm clothes
• Comfortable clothes for biking
• Camera
• Sunglasses
• Cap or hat
• Bandana
• Sunblock
• Money, including small change
• A backpack to store stuff
• Water

Note:

It is recommended to have some MTB experience on off-road routes in order to know how to control the bicycle in difficult terrains.

Itinerary

• Hotel pick-up
• Drive along the Avenue of the Volcanoes
• Arrival at Cotopaxi National Park
• Hike Limpiopungo Lagoon, 3800 MASL (approx. 30 minute walk)
• Drive to 4600 MASL and hike up to the Jose Rivas Refuge at 4800 MASL (approx. 45 min walk). This is OPTIONAL.
• Bike down to Limpiopungo Lagoon and Pedregal Valley
• Lunch  
• Return to Quito  
  NOTE: Optional bikes upon request at an ADDITIONAL cost