Hiring a private driver for your journey to Chimborazo mountain is an excellent choice, offering the flexibility to customize the trip according to your preferences. Additionally, our trips are designed to be flexible and relaxed, ensuring a personalized experience for every traveler.
The Chimborazo Mountain area
Chimborazo Volcano is situated 170 km south of Quito. Moreover, it is surrounded by the Chimborazo National Park, known for its rich fauna. This extraordinary volcano holds a unique status as the highest point in Ecuador’s Andes mountains. While it may not be the tallest mountain globally, it is recognized as the farthest point on the Earth’s surface from its center.
Things to do around Chimborazo mountain
Hiring a private driver to the Chimborazo mountain ensures not only a more interesting but also a safer experience. The adventure kicks off at the reserve entrance. As the road winds through the high paramo, gaining altitude with every turn, the views of the surrounding countryside become increasingly stunning on a clear day.
Carrel refuge
The current Carrel Refuge is a large parking lot. Hikers can have access to the trail that heads to the Edward Whimper Refuge. However, If you don’t plan on hiking further, walk up the trail about 30 meters (100 feet) to the memorial monument and enjoy the view of Chimborazo.
Hike to Edward Wimpher Refuge
The trail from the Carrel Refuge to the Edward Whimper Refuge is only a few hundred feet in distance and rises only 60 meters (200 feet) in altitude. However, it is a difficult trek, even for those in good shape.
For those who are in a good shape, consider hiking uphill past the refuge to a small, high alpine lake formed by glacial melt. Pay attention to the warning signs. Well, this glacier may appear solid, but it may experience small avalanches of small rocks and ice. Above all, on warm days
Places to stay
The only place to stay within walking distance of the main entrance to the reserve is Chimborazo Lodge. In fact, this lodge has become popular with a wide variety of guests. Many of them are mountaineers and their purpose is to acclimatize. Others are birdwatchers, that is to say, they are looking for the Ecuadorean Hillistar, which can be found on the property. Finally, nature lovers come to relax, enjoy the scenery or appreciate the llamas and alpacas.