Mountaineering

Ecuador Avenue of Volcanoes Triple

Ecuador · Ecuadorian Andes

Link Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, and Cayambe in one multi-day mountain challenge.

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Route overview

Most itineraries use Latacunga, Cayambe, and Riobamba as the key access bases for Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, and Cayambe, with summit days linked by transfers rather than one continuous trail. Arrivals from the UK usually begin with london -> quito, then private overland loop before the route moves on between the mountain bases.

Why travellers choose this trip

This trip links Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, and Cayambe in one itinerary. Typical departures run over 9-12 days with acclimatisation progression, using bases around Latacunga, Cayambe, and Riobamba. It suits fit climbers with previous altitude or mountaineering experience looking for three clear summit days, varied terrain, and a real sense of travel between mountain regions.

Three named summits, multiple mountain bases, and a route that lets you experience very different terrain and mountain atmosphere within one trip.

Route stages

Stage 1

Chimborazo summit day from Latacunga

Latacunga to Latacunga

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12h

Summit day focused on Chimborazo, with timing and route choice shaped by weather, access rules, and team pace.

Stage 2

Cotopaxi summit day from Cayambe

Cayambe to Cayambe

Distance
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Ascent
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Time
12h

Summit day focused on Cotopaxi, with timing and route choice shaped by weather, access rules, and team pace.

Stage 3

Cayambe summit day from Riobamba

Riobamba to Riobamba

Distance
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Ascent
Varies
Time
12h

Summit day focused on Cayambe, with timing and route choice shaped by weather, access rules, and team pace.

Mountains summited on this trip

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