This is an excellent peak to hike/climb. At 5,130m it is a worthy summit to tick off. It is quite easy and non technical. Quite feasible to do it with just ice axe and crampons. The views of Cotopaxi from the summit are superb. There is also a spartan unmanned hut on the col between Sur and Norte to make the summit day and easier one.

Christian Schneider

October 24, 2020

Hiking

Regular accompaniment of hungry foxes included. Illinois Sur alternatively as a crisp glacier tour to the technically easier (T3 maximum) Norte.

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Martin

February 20, 2023

Hiking

Great view of the surrounding volcanoes and the "lowlands" (which is still at 3000m altitude).

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