The volcanic mountain summits of Ecuador provide easy access to high-altitude climbing with their peaks reaching over 20.697 ft. (6.310m). Ecuador's glacier-covered mountains straddle the equatorial zone of the planet providing relatively warm mountaineering environments and a variety of technical climbing challenges. The Andes is the world's second highest mountain range, spanning from Colombia to the tip of Patagonia in southern Chile.
Conically shaped Cotopaxi is Ecuador's most popular mountain to climb. Technically easy, yet approaching 19.000 ft, this mountain has set personal altitude records for thousands of climbers.
Chimborazo, Ecuador's highest peak, was once claimed to be the world's highest mountain by legendary explorer Alexander Humboldt, and in one way he is correct: due to the equatorial bulge of the planet, Chimborazo is the highest mountain in the world if you measure from the center of the Earth instead of measuring from sea level.
Cayambe, Ecuador's third highest mountain, is a more technical climb. Located directly on the equator, it is the highest point on the planet that intersects the equatorial line.
Antisana, Ecuador's fourth highest mountain and one of the country's most difficult climbs, is also one of Ecuador's most scenic peaks.
Even though highly accessible, these peaks require a high degree of fitness and some mountaineering skills are necessary for all of the itineraries below.
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Climbing
Trekking
Bike trip Ecuador 16 Days
