Turas-rannsachaidh 14 Làithean – Coinneamhan as Fheàrr ann an Ecuador

Latha 1 - Ruco Pichincha (4696m)

Bidh sinn a’ gabhail a’ chòmhdhail chun a’ chàr-chàbaill (TelefériQo) agus a’ ruighinn stèisean Cruz Loma (4000 m / 13,123 tr). Às an seo bidh sinn a’ coiseachd thairis air a’ bheinn agus druim nan creagan gus an ruig sinn mullach na beinne aig 4696 m / 15,407 tr. An uairsin, thèid sinn gu Huerta Sacha.

• Falbh à Quito aig 8m
• Coiseachd meadhanach.
• Timcheall air 4-5 uairean.

Latha 2 - Dòigh-obrach Iliniza (4700m)

Falbh bho Huerta Sacha ann an còmhdhail phrìobhaideach gu La Virgen aig 3900 m / 12,795 troigh. An uairsin coisichidh sinn timcheall air 3 uairean a thìde chun a’ bhothain aig 4700 m / 15,419 troigh far am bi sinn a’ gabhail fois.

• Falbh bho Huerta Sacha 12:00m
• A' Mhaighdean 3900 m / 12,795 troigh

Latha 3 - Mullach a Tuath Iliniza (5126m)

Bidh sinn ag èirigh aig 5m gus coiseachd gu mullach Iliniza Norte aig Àirde: 5126 m / 16,818 tr. An uairsin, bidh sinn a’ tilleadh gu La Virgen chun an rathaid-mhòir againn. Mu dheireadh, bidh sinn a’ tilleadh gu Quito.

• Tòisichidh coiseachd aig 5m
• Coiseachd 3-4 uairean

Day 4 — Cayambe  Approach (4600m)

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.

• Transportation Quito-Cayambe
• Cayambe hut 4600 m / 15092 ft
• Talk about technical equipment

Day 5 — Cayambe Summit (5790m)

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.

• Coiseachd 5-6 uairean
• Cayambe summit 5790 m / 18,996 ft
• Arrival to Quito 2-3 pm

Day 6 — Relax

Latha 7 — Dòigh-obrach Cotopaxi (4800m)

Bidh sinn a’ falbh à Quito ann an còmhdhail phrìobhaideach gu Pàirc Nàiseanta Cotopaxi. Bidh sinn a’ coiseachd timcheall air uair a thìde bhon raon pàircidh aig 4500 m / 14,764 troigh gu bothan José Ribas aig 4800 m / 15,748 troigh. Bidh sinn ag ithe bogsa-lòin, an uairsin bidh còmhradh againn agus cleachdadh againn anns na eigh-shruthan leis na stiùirichean airson uair a thìde. An uairsin, bidh sinn a’ tilleadh chun bhothan.

• Falbh 10m
• Pàirceadh aig 4500 m / 14,764 troigh
• Bothan José Ribas 4800 m / 15,748 tr
• Dinnear 6f

Latha 8 — Mullach Cotopaxi (5897m)

Bidh sinn ag èirigh aig meadhan oidhche gus an uidheam againn ullachadh, tì sònraichte òl agus tòiseachadh air an t-sreap chun mhullaich aig 5897 m / 19,347 troigh. Bidh sinn ann airson timcheall air 20 mionaid gus dealbhan a thogail agus na seallaidhean fhaicinn. An uairsin, tillidh sinn chun bhothan ann an trì uairean a thìde. Mu dheireadh, coisichidh sinn air ais chun raon pàircidh agus gabhaidh sinn ar còmhdhail.

• Coiseachd 5-6 uairean
• Mullach Cotopaxi 5897 m / 19,347 troigh
• Till air ais gu Quito

Day 9 — Relax

Day 10 — Chimborazo  Approach (5300m)

We depart from Quito in private transportation towards Chimborazo’s 1^st hut. Then, we have a walk to the Whymper hut. We have our box lunch and rest until 11 pm to start the ascent.

• Departure from Quito 9 am
• Hermanos Carrel hut 4800m / 15,748 ft
• Based Capm 5300 m / 17,388 ft
• Talk about technical equipment
• Dinner 6 pm

Day 11 — Chimborazo  Summit(6310m)

We depart from the hut with our mountain gear towards the highest summit (Whymper summit). Once there, we admire fascinating landscapes of the Andes range. We return to the hut in around 3-4 hours. We pack our gear and return to Quito.

• 7-8 hours walk.
• Chimborazo summit 6310 m / 20702 ft
• Transportation to Quito

Day 12  — Relax

Day 13 — Antisana   Approach (4600m)

Antisana has an elevation of 5750 m / 18865 ft. It has one of the most spectacular glaciers of Ecuador. We departure from Quito in south-east direction to el Valle de Los Chillos. Then, we arrive at Pintag where we have lunch and go to the Antisana Ecological Reserve. After registering we go by car to the campsite at 4600 m / 15092 ft. We have dinner and rest until 11 p.m. to prepare our ascent.

• Departure: 10 a.m. from Quito
• Travel time in 4x4 car to the campsite in 3 hours.
• Altitude: La Virgen Camp 4600 m / 15092 ft
• Accomodation: Tents
• Places of interest during transfer: Valle de los Chillos, Pintag, Antizana Ecological Reserve.

Day 14 — Antisana  Summit (5758m)

We get up up at 11 p.m. and have some food. Then, we start our 7-8 hours ascent to the Antisana summit at midnight. This mountain is a challenge, its glacier is one of the most extensive and alluring of Ecuador. We cross by some crevasses and very steep sections. Once at the summit, we have some time to take pictures and admire the sunrise. Then, we return to base camp in around 4 hours. Finally, we return to Quito in 3 hours.

• Summit 5758 m
• Till air ais gu Quito