ILLINIZA NORTH

Moderate Level         

Illiniza North 5126 m

2 days, 1 night

The summit of Iliniza Norte, at an elevation of 5,126 meters above sea level, is part of a massif that originally formed a single mountain. This impressive peak is considered one of the best acclimatization climbs for mountaineers seeking to achieve proper altitude adaptation before attempting higher summits.

Iliniza Norte offers two clearly defined routes. The standard route ascends and descends along the same trail, passing by the mountain refuge and crossing the famous “Arenal,” a steep slope of volcanic sand and loose scree. Both routes end in the Virgen sector, where the parking area is located.

Thanks to its spectacular scenery and its significance as an acclimatization peak, Iliniza Norte provides an ideal experience for climbers preparing for higher-altitude challenges in the Ecuadorian 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 north volcano to the summit at 5126 m
  • 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
Inclusions

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

Exclusions

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

You will nee

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

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