The Chimborazo is the king of the Ecuadorian Andes and is considered an extinguished volcano. His highest peak is the point of the surface which is the most furthest away from the center of the earth, thanks the bulging on the equator.

For the whole roundtrip starting in the Whimper refuge you should calculate with about 12 hours. The participants need a very good physical condition and a good acclimatization to the altitude. The ascent goes over glacial ice and depending the season the hard frozen ice may get technically very demanding. Experience in climbing on ice is strongly recommended.

Day 1 Quito – Riobamba – Refuge
In the morning departure from Quito in direction of Riobamba and over the wind swept altiplano to first refuge on 4800m. From here ascend to the Whimper refuge on 5000m with beautiful view on the surrounding valleys. Preparing of the equipment, early dinner and we try to sleep as early as possible.

Day 2 Summit – Quito
At midnight small breakfast and latest at 01.00 ascent to the highest peak. The ascent takes at around 8 hours and for the descend you should calculate with 4 hours. Back to the refuge and well-deserved breakfast. Afterwards descend to the parking lot and return journey to Quito, where we arrive in the late afternoon.