INTEGRAL PICHINCHAS

Moderate Level       

4776 m         

1 day

The PICHINCHAS are a massif comprising several peaks and is located in the western Andes. Guagua Pichincha with an altitude of 4776 meters (15,669 ft) is the most active volcano and its name is derived from the Quechua language. El Rucu Pichincha with an altitude of 4,698 meters (15,413 ft) is an extinct volcano. This volcano has two craters, one inside the other, which are the result of its eruptions. It is the closest volcano to the city of Quito.

Day Program

• Departure from Quito towards the town of LLOA
• Continue to the refuge of the Guagua Pichincha volcano at 4550 m
• Ascent to the summit of the Guagua Pichincha volcano at 4781 m
• Continue hiking to the top of the Rucu Pichincha volcano at 4698 m
• Descend through the Quito cable car station
•  Return to Quito or to your destination

National Guide Certified in high mountains by MINTUR (Ministry of Tourism)
in languages (Spanish, English, French). Quito Cable Car Ticket.
4×4 transport.
Packed lunch.
Entrance fees to reserves and national parks.

Energy bars or supplements.
Extra meals, hydrating and / or alcoholic drinks.
Tips.
Extra rental equipment.
Risk and / or accident insuranc.e Headlamp battery.

Small backpack.
Water bottle. Hiking shoes or shoes that are comfortable for. walking.
Fleece jacket and Gore-Tex jacket.
Thermal pants and quick-dry pants.
Hat.
Sunglasses.
Sunscreen.
Gloves.
Thermos with water.