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God Chimborazo
“GOD CHIMBORAZO”
Our tour begins in Riobamba city, with our vehicle, equipment and guide, we´ll head the
Chimborazo, the highest mountain in Ecuador (6310mts). During the tour, our bilingual guide will explain the flora, fauna and culture of the región Puruhuá.
Chimborazo, the highest mountain in Ecuador (6310mts). During the tour, our bilingual guide will explain the flora, fauna and culture of the región Puruhuá.
We will cross the towns of San Juan,Rumipamba, San Pablo, arriving at the entrance of the protected area, locatedat 4500 mts. From here we will appreciate unique species founded only in this
environment as: vicuñas, alpacas, llamas (different kind of camels), andeaneagles and "chuquirahua" the Andes´ flower. We get the first shelter (4800mts) (14763ft)., from here, we start a trek for about 1:30 hours towards the Whymper refuge (5000mts) ) (16404ft)., having a nice drink (mate de coca) at our arriving. The adrenaline starts at our descent, our specialized biking guide will prepare the bikes and the rest of equipment to begin the highest down hill biking in Ecuador. The first 8km are on the ground and then it changes to asphalt (24km),until we reach the town of San Juan. Lunch in a typical restaurant at this town. Back to Riobamba.
environment as: vicuñas, alpacas, llamas (different kind of camels), andeaneagles and "chuquirahua" the Andes´ flower. We get the first shelter (4800mts) (14763ft)., from here, we start a trek for about 1:30 hours towards the Whymper refuge (5000mts) ) (16404ft)., having a nice drink (mate de coca) at our arriving. The adrenaline starts at our descent, our specialized biking guide will prepare the bikes and the rest of equipment to begin the highest down hill biking in Ecuador. The first 8km are on the ground and then it changes to asphalt (24km),until we reach the town of San Juan. Lunch in a typical restaurant at this town. Back to Riobamba.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Ø Physical Level: Easy
Ø Distance: 32 km descent dirt road 7.5 km and 24.5 km on
pavement
Ø Maximum height: 5000 meters Refugio Whymper (16.405
feet)
Ø Minimum height: San Juan 3200 meters
(10,500 feet)
Ø Total time: 5 to 6 hours
Included:
- Private transportation for people and bikes
- Naturalist bilingual and biking guide (licensed for protected areas)
- (English/French)
- Bike (24 speed, mountain gears, disc breaks, all shimano)
- Equipment (Helmet, Wind gloves, knee and elbow pads, balaclava)
- Mechanical support for bikes and first aid kit
- Patent of Tour Operator (required for protected areas permission)
- Lunch