Carihuairazo
EcuadorCarihuairazo is one of Ecuador's lesser-known peaks, standing at 5,018 meters and located close to the more famous Chimborazo. It’s a great option for acclimatization or for those looking for a quieter climb with manageable technical challenges. The route involves some mixed terrain, including rock and glacier sections, though the glacier is receding, which can make the ascent a bit more challenging with loose rock in places. Weather can be unpredictable, with frequent cloud cover, so early starts are ideal for better conditions. Overall, it’s a relatively straightforward climb suitable for those with some basic mountaineering experience.
Difficulty
- PD: Not very hard (alpine grade 2)
These are pictures taken while climbing Carihuairazo. They're shown here to give you an idea of what the route is like. You're welcome to share your own pictures of mountaineering Carihuairazo, to help the community of climbers. Picture here are either uploaded by members (there own, or creative commons pictures), or guides.
Guide links
These guides offer organised mountaineering expeditions for Carihuairazo. From here you can check each guides profile, or browse directly to their website to see the trip. You can separately view the guides directory to browse all guides in one place.
| Guide | Info | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Julio Verne Travel | view guides trip webpage | from $310 |
What you can see from the summit of Carihuairazo. Click and pan around the map to explore, and zoom in/out to see the names of neighbouring mountains.