Hiking Corazon (15,702ft/4.786m) in 1 day

Hiking Corazon in 1 Day

Pichincha Province – Ecuador

Elevation:

(15,702ft/4.786m)

Difficulty

Intermediate

Duration

1 day

Itinerary

We will leave from Machachi (10,170ft/3.100m) early in the morning and drive south through the Avenue of the Volcanoes until we get to the village of “El Chaupi”. We will continue driving up to the trailhead (13,123ft/4.000m), where we start our hike. The first part of the hike takes us up through the small Andean grass. Then we will get on the sandy and scramble section, which leads to Corazon summit (15,702ft/4.786m). We will have lunch during the hike. It’ll take us about 8 hours round trip. Return to Machachi by late afternoon (-/-/-)

Price:

Included
Not Included

Superior service
Private transportation
Professional Mountain Guide IFMGA (International Federation of Mountain Guide) or ASEGUIM (Ecuadorian Association of Mountain Guides) / ratio 2 hikers – 1 guide
Technical mountain equipment (harness and helmet)
National Parks entrance fees
A registered and fully licensed Tour Operator
Permanent communication through walkie-talkie between guides and office in case of an emergency
Common gear: Ropes, ice screws, snow pickets, rescue gear
Fully First aid kit (Recommended by NOLS WILDERNESS MEDICINE INSTITUTE)
Rescue or evacuation service in case of any incident in the mountains. (Only Company in Ecuador)

Hiking equipment (boots, sun glasses, waterproof clothes, hat, etc.)
Accommodation in Quito
International flights
Personal insurance
Tips
Other non-specified expenses