Riding Chimborazo Magic Sceneries

“RIDING CHIMBORAZO MAGIC ESCENERIES”

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 guide will explain the flora, fauna and culture of the region Puruhuá.

We get the first shelter (4800mts), from here, we start a trek for about 1:30 hours towards the Whymper refuge (5000mts), 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 until we get the Chimborazo´s entrance. From here we continue by car for about 15 minutes until we arrive at the indigenous village of San Luis, which is the starting point of the second bike section (about 50 km.) We start our cycling gently downhill, passing several traditional communities where horses still are a very common way of transport. Further on you will enjoy the spectacular landscape with green valleys, giant rock formations and small waterfalls. After a final stretch on a quiet road you will arrive at Ambato (2600 m. / 8.531 ft.), capital of the Tungurahua province. From here you can either return with us to Riobamba or continue your trip to Baños, Latacunga or Quito.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Ø  Level: easy

Ø  Distance (biking): 58 km, 40 km on asphalt and 18 km on dirt road

Ø  Dowhnill:  56 km approximately

Ø  Maximum height: Whymper hut, 5000 meters (16,405 feet)

Ø  Minimum height: Ambato city 2600 meters (8,531 feet)

Ø  Total time: 6 to 7 hours

Included:

ü  Private transportation for people and bikes

ü  Naturalist bilingual and biking guide (licensed for protected areas) (English / French)

ü  Patent of Tour Operator (required for protected areas permission)

ü  Bike (24 speed, mountain gears, disc breaks, all shimano)

ü  Equipment (Helmet, Wind gloves, knee and elbow pads, balaclava)

ü  Mechanical support for bikes and first aid kit

ü  Water during the trip

ü  Box Lunch