Iliniza South
Also known as: Iliniza sur
Ecuador
Iliniza South is a rugged, technical climb in Ecuador's Andes, known for its steep snow and ice routes that require solid alpine skills, particularly with crampons and ice axes. It stands at 5,248 meters, making it one of Ecuador's higher peaks, but what makes it challenging is the changing conditions—it can be icy, with crevasses and exposed sections, especially near the summit. Climbers often use the Iliniza Refugio, located at 4,700 meters, as a base for acclimatization and an early morning start.
Difficulty
- AD: Fairly hard (alpine grade 3)
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Guide links
These guides offer organised mountaineering expeditions for Iliniza South. 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 $375 |
What you can see from the summit of Iliniza South. Click and pan around the map to explore, and zoom in/out to see the names of neighbouring mountains.
Iliniza South Links
useful websites, Groups and communities
Groups / links with more info on the Iliniza South route.