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The ascent departs from the “Jose Rivas” refuge at 4,800m and climbs through a mixture of volcanic, snow and glacier to the summit(5,897mosl). The climb is not classified as technical but a specialized climbing guide is needed and does not require previous experience but acclimatization and good physical condition is needed.

From: $ 250 USD (2 pax)

Climb the Andes Mountains in Ecuador. Prepare to climb the highest active volcano of the world, the Cotopaxi, as the culmination of an intense process of acclimatisation that should begin at home.Trekking some of the most beautiful and physically demanding Andean Valleys. 

Season: Year round
Area: Ilinizas.  

• It is an intense hike and climb to a high mountain. 
• You should be in very good shape and have some acclimatization first.
• You climb from 3900 to 5125 m in around 6-7 hours. 
• You should feel comfortable climbing in steep hills using hands and feet.