Summit of Chimborazo Volcano – Hermanos Carrel Refuge loop from Refugio Carrel
Summit of Chimborazo Volcano – Hermanos Carrel Refuge loop from Refugio Carrel
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Summit of Chimborazo Volcano – Hermanos Carrel Refuge loop from Refugio Carrel
08:01
9.50km
1,400m
Mountaineering
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: August 6, 2026
Tips
Includes segments that are highly dangerous
Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
After 2.76 km for 789 m
After 3.99 km for 1.74 km
After 6.17 km for 1.92 km
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
3.99 km
Pico Veintimilla
Peak
4.58 km
Summit of Chimborazo Volcano
Highlight • Summit
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7.82 km
Whymper Refuge (5,000 m a.s.l.)
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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Tip by
8.82 km
Hermanos Carrel Refuge
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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Tip by
9.50 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.44 km
2.67 km
2.11 km
286 m
Surfaces
5.16 km
2.52 km
956 m
879 m
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