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.

Salida desde Huerta Sacha en transporte privado hacia el sitio llamado la Virgen que está a 3.900 mtrs de altura luego empezamos a caminar 3 horas hasta el refugio que está a 4.600 mtrs donde descansaremos.

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 depart from Quito in private transport to the Cotopaxi National Park. We walk around one hour from the parking zone at 4500 m / 14,764 ft to the José Ribas hut at 4800 m / 15,748 ft. We eat a box lunch, then we have a talk and practice in the glaciers with the guides for one hour. Next, we return to the hut.

We get up at midnight to prepare our equipment, drink a special tea and start the ascent to the summit at 5897 m / 19,347 ft. We will be there for around 20 minutes to take pictures and admire the vistas. Then, we return to the hut in three hours. Finally, we walk back to the parking zone and take our transportation.