ILLINISA SOUTH
Moderate-High_Level
Illiniza North 5248 m
2 days, 1 night
Iliniza Sur (5,248 m / 17,218 ft) is one of the most challenging peaks in the Ecuadorian Andes. Its permanent glaciers, snow slopes, and sections of rock and ice create a true alpine climbing experience.
The ascent begins at the Nuevos Horizontes Refuge and follows the mountain’s southwest face, featuring slopes of up to 40 degrees, exposed rock sections, and mixed terrain that demands excellent fitness, proper acclimatization, and alpine climbing skills.
Reaching the summit is a rewarding achievement for mountaineers seeking a demanding high-altitude challenge and preparation for more technical glaciated peaks in the Andes.
Day 1
- Departure from Quito towards Los Ilinizas Ecological Reserve
- Reach the place called Parqueadero La Virgen at 3900 m there we proceed to dress with the respective equipment
- Ascent to Los Ilinizas refuge at 4700 m
- At the refuge organization and technical information
Day 2
- Ascent Illinizas South volcano to the summit at (5,248 m / 17,218 ft)
- Descent until the refuge
- At the refuge we will take time to rest, eat and hydrate
- Return to Quito or to your destination
- At the refuge we will take time to rest, eat and hydrate
- Return to Quito or to your destination
National Guide Certified in high mountains by MINTUR (Ministry of Tourism)
in languages (Spanish, English, French)
Technical equipment (crampons, climbing boots, harness, mountain gloves or mittens, helmet, headlamp, pickaxe.)
4×4 transport
Food (lunch day 1, dinner day 1; breakfast day 2 and lunch day 2)
Entrance fees to reserves and national parks
Headlamp battery
Cost of the night at the refuge
Mountain box lunch.
Extra meals, hydrating and / or alcoholic drinks.
Tips
Extra rental equipment.
Risk and / or accident insurance
Thermal mountain clothing
Down jacket or fleece
Gore tex jacket, gore tex or waterproof pants.
T-shirt, lycra as the first layer.
2 buff (head and neck)
First layer or thermal gloves
Thermal stockings
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
1 hot water thermos.
Sleeping bag per person.
Risk insurance