Acclimatiziation Walk – Guagua Pichincha

The lovers of mountaineering each year find 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 Guahua Pichincha volcano with 4790 m / 15715 feet high. It is located northwest

of the community of Lloa and a bit south of the Rucu Pichincha. To reach the volcano, the most

accessible is for the community of Lloa, the entrance is by southern Quito

Physical level: low medium. Technical level: low average. Maximum elevation of 4,790

feet. Maximum height of 4,000 meters. Grassland medium prairie, sandbox, rock

Itinerary

• Meeting time at 07 am From the hotel

• Trip to Guagua Pichincha

• Information talk (explaining climatic conditions / equipment / height)

• Starts hiking to the top 3 hours about

• Agenda to the summit

• Return to Quito

Includes in the tour:

• Transportation from Quito to the Guagua Pichincha and return

• Guide certificate

• Box Lunch

• Technical equipment (helmet)

Does not include in the tour

• tips • Nothing unspecified in the program.

Equipment necessary to wear

• Polar clothing

• Sunglasses

• Camera

• Hiking shoes

• Gloves

• Waterproof jacket

• Solar protector

• Cotton pants

• Walking canes (optional)