Pasochoa is a volcano with an altitude of 4200 m / 13,780 ft nearby Quito. It is a mountain for acclimatization to climb higher mountains such as Cayambe, Cotopaxi, Antizana and Chimborazo. We go through incredible Andean flora and fauna characterized by the “páramo”. Then, we return to Quito.

We take the transportation to the cable car (TelefériQo) and get to the Cruz Loma station (4000 m / 13,123 ft). From here we hike over the mountain and rock ridges till we get to the summit at 4696 m / 15,407 ft. Then, we go to Huerta Sacha.

Departure from Huerta Sacha in private transportation to La Virgen at 3900 m / 12,795 ft. Then we walk around 3 hours to the hut at 4600 m / 15,092 ft where we rest.

We get up at 5 am to walk to the Iliniza Norte summit at Elevation: 5126 m / 16,818 ft. Then, we return to La Virgen to our transportation. Finally, we return to Quito.

We departure from Quito and go to Cayambe in our transportation. We have lunch, then we go to the Ruales Oleas Bergé hut at 4600 m / 15092 ft. We rest until midnight.

We get up at midnight, prepare our equipment and drink tea. At 1 am we start our ascent to the Cayambe summit. We admire incredible vistas and return to the hut in around two hours.