Climbing the challenging summit of Sincholagua (4,873 m / 15,988 ft) is an ambitious target for getting more exposure in high altitude and as preparation for technical high-altitude climbs. This beautiful summit is in Cotopaxi National Park and offers wonderful views of the avenue of the volcanos. The hike is long, has very steep and instable parts. Therefore, it requires excellent preparation. Climbing a vertical wall towards the summit you finish the climb, before you descent afterwards rappelling. Definitely a trip of a lifetime - join us!
Technically the climb is long and has technical difficulties, good fitness is required and some previous experience highly recommended.
Another very important point is proper acclimatization. To really enjoy the climb we recommend at least one or two acclimatization climbs, including hikes in altitude and steadily increasing your sleeping altitude if possible.
Any questions? Reach out to our climbing experts on info@andeansummitadventure.com or +593968959533 (WhatsApp or call).
- see program / itinerary
- certified bi-lingual guide (ASEGUIM / IVBV - UIAGM - IFMGA), max. 1 guide per 4 climbers
- transportation in private vehicle from / to Quito
- park entrance fees & climbing permits (or entrance fee via a private property)
- meals as specified (lunch box)
- group equipment: ropes and other guiding gear
- catering (see program)
- personal technical equipment (harness, helmet, carabiners, screws, slings etc. & crampons, ice axe if necessary)
- boots and other private equipment - check our equipment list
- insurances (please make sure that you have an insurance covering risks of mountain climbing)
- cost for program changes
- tips & any other expenses not explicitly mentioned
- 60 or more days prior to departure: the total amount paid will be refunded, minus handling & administrative charges (if any)
- 59 - 30 days prior to departure: 50% of the total amount paid will be forfeited
- 29 and less days prior to departure: the total amount paid will be forfeited
With the payment or partial payment of the tour the climber accepts the latest version of andean summit adventure's terms and conditions, which can be downloaded HERE.
You are an individual climber and want to book a private tour / guide.
You are booking as part of a group of 2 people.
Please note that in case you select this option as an individual climber, your booking might be subject to cancellation, as we do not offer open groups.
You are booking as part of a group of 3 or more people.
Please note that in case you select this option as an individual climber or group of 2, your booking might be subject to cancellation, as we do not offer open groups.
APPROXIMATE TIMES (subject to change according to conditions and fitness level of participants - ONLY RECOMMENDED for climbers with excellent fitness and previous experience, ideally as part of a longer itinerary):
Early start at approx. 6.30 am, drive to the parking area in the Cotopaxi Natural Park, at the foot of Sincholagua summit, next to the Pita river. Very long and in parts challenging ascent to SINCHOLAGUA (4,873 m / 15,988 ft), approx. 4 - 5 hours to the summit finishing with a steep wall. Descent first rappelling and then back via the steep slopes down to the parking lot, transfer back to our accommodation.
tech. data: ↑↓ 1250 m / 4100 ft | ↔ 17 km / 10.6 mi
catering: - / LB / -