Route description and Environment
As in the South Illiniza, this escalation has two phases: the first in which the journey to the “Nuevos Horizontes” shelter is done. The second phase, which is done the next day, very early in the morning to get to the summit of North Illiniza, with steep slopes and climbing sections.The landscape of grasslands and mountains predominates. The average temperature is from 0°C to 12° C.
Technical Information
Altitude minimum: 3.100 m.a.s.l.
Altitude minimum: 5.126 m.a.s.l.
Ascent to the shelter: 3 – 4 hours
Ascent to the summit: 3 – 4 hours
Degree of difficulty: Medium
Points of Interest in the Route
“Las Tres Marías” Hill
Corazón Volcano
Rumiñahui Volcano
Loma Pucará Viewpoints
Andean Farms
Facilities that Enhance the Experience
- Food
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Paths
- Signaling
- Camping Area
José Mejía E-50 y Bolívar
(Frente al Parque Central de Machachi)
Phone: 381 9250 Ext. 162
