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Chimborazo
Height: 6,270 m
Country: 
Ecuador
Ecuador
Chimborazo, Ecuador's crown jewel, beckons climbers with its lofty stature as the highest peak in the country and the closest point to the sun on Earth. Ascending this majestic volcano not only promises the thrill of conquering a challenging summit but also offers the unique distinction of standing on the planet's farthest point from its center, making it an extraordinary and humbling adventure.
Prepare for an adventure climbing Chimborazo. This overview provides essential details on routes, difficulty, costs, and the best times to go, helping you plan a successful expedition.
Difficulty
- F: Easy (alpine grade 1)
When to go
- December to February
- June to August
Permits
- 0 permits are needed
- costing around $0 total
These are pictures taken while climbing Chimborazo. 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 Chimborazo, 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 Chimborazo. 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.
Below is a curated list of independent mountain guides offering expeditions for Chimborazo. Each guide provides their own experience, allowing climbers to select the approach that best suits their style, budget, and experience level. You can explore each guide’s dedicated trip page to review what they offer, from logistics and support to pricing details, with no additional influence from us.
Explore the 3D route map for a realistic view of the ascent to Chimborazo. This interactive map provides a close-up look at key points like base camp and high-altitude camps along the way. For those planning their own expeditions, it offers a helpful overview of the mountain's terrain and surroundings.
Chimborazo permits
What permits are needed for climbing Chimborazo
No permits are needed but hiring a guide is mandatory.
Get inspired by these incredible videos capturing the experience of climbing Chimborazo. From route highlights to summitsummit views, these clips showcase the mountain’s beauty and the challenges it presents. Have your own Chimborazo video? We'd love for you to share it with the community to inspire future climbers.
What you can see from the summit of Chimborazo. Click and pan around the map to explore, and zoom in/out to see the names of neighbouring mountains.
Chimborazo Links
useful websites, Groups and communities
Groups / links with more info on the Chimborazo route.
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