Cayambe

Height: 5,790 m
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Cayambe is a striking 5,790-meter volcano, famous for being the highest point on the equator. The climb involves navigating crevassed glaciers, with the route often varying due to shifting ice conditions. It's a moderately technical ascent, and while the altitude can be challenging, the views from the summit, including the vast Amazon Basin and nearby peaks, make the effort worthwhile. The climb is accessible but demands solid acclimatization and glacier travel experience.

Climbing Cayambe

Difficulty

  • PD: Not very hard (alpine grade 2)

Pictures from climbing Cayambe

Cayambe Summit view

What you can see from the summit of Cayambe