Home > Mountain > High mountain tours in Ecuador : Ascent of Cotopaxi volcano, Chimborazo mt, the highest ecuadorian peak, and climbing of all the main volcanoes and summits of both cordilleras of the Andes in Ecuador. Professional mountain guides in English. Mountain programs for beginners and experienced climbers. Mountain school : ice and snow techniques on Cayambe glacier.
High Mountain Tours
Ecuador is probably the best country in South America to start with high altitude mountaineering.
There are a lot of easy peaks which altitude is between 4200 mts (13,780 ft) and 5100 mts (16,730 ft) to get acclimatized to altitude and to increase your mountain skills.
Moreover ecuadorian summits can be climbed all year round. Although the Ecuadorian weather is well known for been capricious and totally unpredictable. The famous ecuadorian adage that you can experience all four seasons in one single day is totally true.
Ascending the summits of the 5790 mts (18,996 ft), 5897 mts (19,347 ft) and 6310 mts (20,702 ft) of the 3 highest volcanoes by the normal routes is not too technical and within the reach of everybody in good physical condition.
Thanks to our mountain experience issued from the French and Italian Alpes, our trips and expeditions are at the highest level of security and they raise your chances of success due to a perfect acclimatization, an ice and snow mountain school that increases your skills and normalize the level of each climber and our professional mountain guide team that will lead you.
Our mountain trips makes the pride of our agency !
We propose you :
• to reach above the 20,000 ft of altitude by climbing some of the most beautiful and impressive mountains of South America,
• mountain tours for beginner climbers and expeditions for confirmed mountaineers,
• a high level of security and efficiency and one of the best rate of success of the market,
• a licensed professional mountain guide team, extra trained and qualified by our agency,
• to discover not only the top of the mountains, but also the Andean culture and the most remarkable tourist attractions of Ecuador.
With our mountain trips you will touch the sky.
You will discover the most impressive sceneries of the Andean Cordillera and of the Ecuadorian highlands.
You will visit typical villages, Indian markets, you will learn about the local culture and ...
...you will conquest the summits of beautiful mountains reaching 20,000 ft and more. Little or no mountaineering experience Initiation Program - Cotopaxi 7 days The Cotopaxi mountain, is considered the most beautiful, symmetrical and perfect snow cone.
With is 5897 mt (19,347 ft), it is also the highest active volcano in the world.
The ascent of Cotopaxi is not considered as a difficult technical climb, but by no means should it be attempted by someone who does not have enough experience and training in glacier travel and without a professional mountain guide.
This program is a ideal short trip that can be easily included in your personal travel itinerary, giving you the opportunity to reach the Cotopaxi summit thanks to the necessary acclimatization and our professional leading.
Price : 880 usd* (starting at 3 or 4 people) * The prices for groups of more than 4 people decrease according to the number of
participants. Groups of 6 people : 760 usd
** All our prices are "all inclusive" : english speaking guide, private transportation, Full
American Plan (all the meals), lodging, national park entrance fees, excursions and
visits, technical equipment, etc...
Photo F. Tupin
5 Summits - 5 days Ecuador: Climbing Guagua and Rucu Pichincha volcanoes, Pasochoa, Illinizas Norte and Cotopaxi. From 15,685 to 19,347 ft! (4781-5897 m)
A short mountain trip that gives you very good chances to successfully reach the summit of Cotopaxi, thanks to our professional framing and the previous climb of four intermediate peaks to increase your physical level.
No previous mountaineering experience is necessary. On the other hand a good physical condition is essential, same as a small prior acclimatization to altitude because this trip starts up at high altitude.
Price : 600 usd* (starting at 3 or 4 people) * The prices for groups of more than 4 people decrease according to the number of
participants. Groups of 6 people : 760 usd
** All our prices are "all inclusive" : english speaking guide, private transportation, Full
American Plan (all the meals), lodging, national park entrance fees, excursions and
visits, technical equipment, etc...
Price : 1695 usd* (starting at 3 or 4 people) * The prices for groups of more than 4 people decrease according to the number of
participants. Groups of 6 people : 1395 usd
** All our prices are "all inclusive" : english speaking guide, private transportation,
Full American Plan (all the meals), lodging, national park entrance fees, excursions and
visits, technical equipment, etc...
Next Departure: March 3, 2010
** All our prices are "all inclusive" : english speaking guide, private transportation, Full
American Plan (all the meals),lodging, national park entrance fees, excursions and
visits, technical equipment, etc...
Photo C. Bichwiller
Good mountaineering experience Ascent of Cotopaxi or Chimborazo 2, 3 or 4 days If you have already some mountaineering experience and if you are in good physical condition and well acclimatized to altitude, we bring you to the top of those mountains.
We do not recommend you to attempt those summits if you are not well acclimatized to altitude.
Some hiking days at an average altitude of 3600 to 4870 mts (12,00 ft to 16,000 ft) are absolutely necessary before to start this program.
A previous ascend to an intermediate peak is also a good idea.
Related link : Mountains and Volcanoes of Ecuador : The Chimborazo Price : starting at 260 usd* (4 people) * The prices for groups of more than 4 people decrease according to the number of
participants. Groups of 6 people : 215 usd
** All our prices are "all inclusive" : english speaking guide, private transportation, Full
American Plan (all the meals),lodging, national park entrance fees, excursions and
visits, technical equipment, etc...
Photo C.Bichwiller
4 Summits 10 days / 5 Summits 12 days Two not too long programs allowing people who already have some experience in glacier travel and possesses already a good ability with crampon and ice axes techniques to ascend 4 or 5 summits in a short time.
These itineraries are going up rather fast in altitude and are therefore addressed to mountaineers having achieved themselves a preliminary acclimatization to the altitude, in Ecuador or abroad, just before the departure of the circuit.
Mountain skills and techniques will be reviewed and polished during one full day on the Cayambe glacier at 15,750 feet (4800 m), before attempting the first ascent to a summit.
This training, plus the experience gained during the Cotopaxi ascent, will make Chimborazo summit attainable to intermediate climbers in only 10 or 12 days.
Related link : Mountains and Volcanoes of Ecador : The Chimborazo Price : starting at 1350 usd* (starting at 3 or 4 people) * The prices for groups of more than 4 people decrease according to the number of participants. Groups of 6 people : 1080 usd
** All our prices are "all inclusive" : english speaking guide, private transportation, Full
American Plan (all the meals), lodging, national park entrance fees, excursions and
visits, technical equipment, etc...
