Alpine Climb Mt. Chimborazo

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced, ASEGUIM certified mountain guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 4 days of acclimatization and climbing
    • All transportation and logistics from Riobamba
    • Accommodation for 3 nights in (2 nights in Chimborazo Basecamp Lodge, 1 night in high camp)
    • Meals as described in itinerary 
    • Water and snacks for the climb
    • All gear and camping equipment
    • National Park permits for climbing
    • Adventure tour insurance
    • Climbing certificate if the summit is successful

  Add-ons:

  • • Transportation from Quito to Riobamba or vice versa — can be organized for $35 per person if your guide is notified in advance

  Not included:

  • • Flights to Riobamba
    • Backpack and other essential equipment and personal items
    • Travel and medical insurance
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  This adventure is for intermediate to experienced climbers. You will need a good level of fitness and backpacking experience to accomplish this climb. This is a tough climb, which requires a specific skill set. Building effective storm camps, rescue techniques, climbing with full packs, fixed rope ascension, and formulating a climbing strategy are all necessary topics to cover. Participants should arrive with a healthy desire for enduring mountain conditions.

  Training for Chimborazo is crucial, especially if you live at sea level. To prepare for the altitude, focus on building endurance through activities like long-distance running. This will help your body adapt to the physical demands of the climb, ensuring you’re ready to conquer Ecuador’s tallest peak.

• What if I’ve never alpine climbed before?

  This 4-day expedition is geared for intermediate to advanced climbers who are comfortable being at a high altitude, climbing and moving. Very good physical condition is also a must. Though this climb doesn’t require any technical skills, it’s still not suitable for first-time alpine climbers.

• What do I need to bring?

  This is what you’ll need to bring:

  • • Mountaineering boots and crampons
    • Gaiters
    • Inner thermal pants
    • Socks and underwear
    • Waterproof or soft shell pants
    • Inner thermal fleece x2
    • Down jacket
    • Waterproof jacket
    • Warm hat
    • Inner warm gloves
    • Outer waterproof gloves
    • Sports sunglasses
    • Headlamp
    • Helmet
    • Harness
    • Ice axe
    • Sleeping bag
    • 45-50L backpack
    • Duffle bag to carry all your gear
• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and prices:

  • • For this private adventure, the maximum client to guide ratio is 2:1.
    • You can sign up solo for the climb and there will be one guide accompanying you.
    • If two people sign up, the price goes down.

  Min. age requirements:

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.

  If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements

• Getting there and meeting location

  To get to Riobamba, the starting point of your adventure, most people fly into Quito International Airport. From there, you can rent a car or take a taxi to Riobamba. Make sure to arrive at least a day prior to your adventure, especially if you’re flying in, as you’ll get transferred to Chimborazo Basecamp on Day 1 of the tour.

  Your guides can also arrange transfers from Quito to Riobamaba—let us know if you’ll require that.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

  Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

  Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

• Cancellation policy

  A 30% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies:

  • • Deposits are non-refundable.
    • Cancellations made more than 10 days before the tour entitles the client to a 30% refund of the total amount.
    • Payments are non-refundable once the tour has started.

  Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases.