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” ALTAR – SANGAY NATIONAL PARK ”

Trekking program

The Altar is an old volcano located east of Riobamba. Its crater measures 3 km. in diameter and was formed by a prehistoric eruption. Its highest peak, called Obispo (5319m), located in the south of the crater, has spectacular lagoons (4200m) inside. The Altar is known as the most impressive mountain in Ecuador but also the most difficult to ascend. However, the surroundings are extraordinary, particularly the lagoons and the south side of the volcano.

TOURIST PLACE:Altar
ALTITUDE:5.310 m.
DISTANCE:78 km from Baños to the entrance
SIZE GROUP:Minimum 2 people – Maximum 8 people
INCLUDE:Food, purified water, equipment, bilingual guide
TIME:Minimum 3 days – Maximum 4 days

FIRST DAY :

We leave the agency at 10 in the morning to Riobamba and then to a place called Candelaria on our way to Chimborazo. Our final destination of the day is «La Hacienda» where we will have lunch before going for a walk in the surroundings.

ITINERARY:

10:00 Meeting at the agency and departure
13:00 Entrance in the Sangay National Park
14:00 Lunch at the hotel
14:30 Trekking of approx. Three hours
19:00 Dinner

SECOND DAY:

We go to the Collante Valley at 4000m, where we will find a shelter. In the afternoon, we will reach the crater at an altitude of 4200m. From there we have a wonderful view on the Canonigo, the Tabernacle, the Friars, Nuns etc.

ITINERARY:

07:00 Wake up and breakfast
08:00 Trekking of 19 Km. for about 4 hours
12:00 Arrival at the refuge at 4000 m
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Trekking to the crater at 4,200 m
16:30 Arrival at the crater
17:30 Return to the shelter where we will sleep
20:00 Dinner

THIRD DAY:

We walk in the direction of the Mandur lagoon (4400m). During the walk, we pass through an altitude of 4600 m.

ITINERARY:

07:00 Breakfast
08:00 Trekking to the lagoon
13:00 Arrival at the lagoon
14:00 Return
19:00 Dinner

FOURTH DAY :

We return to the “Releche” farm, where our car awaits us.

ITINERARY:

07:00 Breakfast
09:00 Trekking to the “Hacienda Releche”
12:00 Arrival
1 4:00 Arrival at the agency

ANNOTATIONS
Equipment for a temperature of 10 C below zero. Sun screen and Lip’ balm. Protection of cameras against low temperatures. A small backpack to ascend to the peak. Min.1 liter of water

YOU WILL NEED :
– Passport (original)
– Warm clothes
– 4 extra batteries for the flashlight.

WE PROVIDE YOU :
– Rubber boots
– Rain ponchos

Passengers are responsible for damage or loss to equipment which occurs while in their possession

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