{"id":18484,"date":"2021-04-23T11:00:58","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T09:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/?p=18484"},"modified":"2021-11-10T05:57:38","modified_gmt":"2021-11-10T09:57:38","slug":"difficulty-volcanoes-ecuador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/ecuador\/difficulty-volcanoes-ecuador\/","title":{"rendered":"Which is the difficulty to climb the volcanoes of Ecuador?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you thinking of trekking through the most famous mountains in South America? If so, you’ve probably wondered which is the difficulty to climb the volcanoes of Ecuador<\/b> and if you are well prepared for them.<\/p>\n

That’s why in today’s post we tell you a little more about these ascents and give you some tips so you know how to prepare yourself<\/b> for them. That way you won’t miss any of them on your next trip to Ecuador<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Carihuairazo Ascension<\/h2>\n

Carihuairazo at 5018 m is one of the most easily accessible mountains<\/b>, so making an ascent up to it is the best way to start and acclimatize for the following treks.<\/p>\n

And although its access is one of the easiest, it is still one of the highest mountains in the country, so the first day of ascent will serve to acclimatize you to its 620 meters of elevation gain<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Its three summits Josefinos, Central and Mocha make it a great attraction that can be visited all year round<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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Ascension to the Cotopaxi volcano<\/h2>\n

With the Cotopaxi climb<\/a> you will reach a unique summit of 5897 meters<\/b> above sea level, the second-highest in Ecuador.<\/p>\n

And although it is not necessary to have previous experience in technical climbing it is important to have a good physical condition<\/b>, because it is a difficult trek with some steep slopes up to 45\u00ba.<\/p>\n

In addition, it is important to have acclimatized to the altitude since during the ascent there is a drop of 2403 meters<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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Ascension to the Chimborazo volcano<\/h2>\n

The Chimborazo climb<\/a> at 6263 meters above sea level makes it the highest peak<\/b> in Ecuador and one of the most impressive volcanoes on the planet, as its summit, is the closest point to the sun.<\/p>\n

Although reaching its summits Veintimilla and Whymper require a good physical condition and previous experience<\/b> in glaciers, since there is usually ice all year round.<\/p>\n

Undoubtedly, it is the most difficult ascent of the volcanoes of Ecuador, with 5174 meters of vertical drop<\/b>. It is the perfect trek for the most daring ones!<\/p>\n

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Some tips to prepare these treks<\/h2>\n